Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

Real Salt Lake

L W W L D

5th place in USA Major League Soccer

0-0

17/05/2023 23:10

Portland Timbers

W W W D L

10th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers on 17 May 2023 (kick-off: 23:10) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers preview before placing your bet.

Real Salt Lake will face Portland Timbers in USA Major League Soccer on May 17, 2023 at 23:10.
Real Salt Lake are currently 5th with 50 points after 34 matches.
Portland Timbers sit 10th with 43 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.86.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

23:10

2023-05-17

Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers - Prediction & Odds

Real Salt Lake

Portland Timbers

2023-05-17 23:10

STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Cincinnati	69	34	20	9	5	57	39	18
02 Orlando City	63	34	18	9	7	55	39	16
03 Columbus Crew	57	34	16	9	9	67	46	21
04 Philadelphia Union	55	34	15	10	9	57	41	16
05 New England Revolution	55	34	15	10	9	58	46	12
06 Atlanta United	51	34	13	12	9	66	53	13
07 Nashville	49	34	13	10	11	39	32	7
08 New York Red Bulls	43	34	11	10	13	36	39	-3
09 Charlotte FC	43	34	10	13	11	45	52	-7
10 New York City FC	41	34	9	14	11	35	39	-4
11 Montreal Impact	41	34	12	5	17	36	52	-16
12 DC United	40	34	10	10	14	45	49	-4
13 Chicago Fire	40	34	10	10	14	39	51	-12
14 Inter Miami CF	34	34	9	7	18	41	54	-13
15 Toronto FC	22	34	4	10	20	26	59	-33
01 St. Louis City	56	34	17	5	12	62	45	17
02 Seattle Sounders	53	34	14	11	9	41	32	9
03 Los Angeles FC	52	34	14	10	10	54	39	15
04 Houston Dynamo	51	34	14	9	11	51	38	13
05 Real Salt Lake	50	34	14	8	12	48	50	-2
06 Vancouver Whitecaps	48	34	12	12	10	55	48	7
07 FC Dallas	46	34	11	13	10	41	37	4
08 FC Kansas City	44	34	12	8	14	48	51	-3
09 San Jose Earthquakes	44	34	10	14	10	39	43	-4
10 Portland Timbers	43	34	11	10	13	46	58	-12
11 Minnesota United FC	41	34	10	11	13	46	51	-5
12 Austin FC	39	34	10	9	15	49	55	-6
13 Los Angeles Galaxy	36	34	8	12	14	51	67	-16
14 Colorado Rapids	27	34	5	12	17	26	54	-28

Head To Head

10/05/2023 22:30

Portland Timbers

3 - 4

Real Salt Lake

USA CUP

09/10/2022 17:15

Real Salt Lake

3 - 1

Portland Timbers

MLS

23/04/2022 22:05

Portland Timbers

0 - 0

Real Salt Lake

MLS

19/02/2022 21:15

Portland Timbers

3 - 0

Real Salt Lake

INT CF

04/12/2021 19:55

Portland Timbers

2 - 0

Real Salt Lake

MLS

03/11/2021 22:30

Real Salt Lake

1 - 3

Portland Timbers

MLS

Portland Timbers

50%

Draw

17%

Real Salt Lake

33%

Real Salt Lake Last 6 matches

13/05/2023 21:30

Real Salt Lake 0 - 3 Los Angeles FC

MLS

10/05/2023 22:30

Portland Timbers 3 - 4 Real Salt Lake

USA CUP

06/05/2023 20:30

Houston Dynamo 0 - 0 Real Salt Lake

MLS

29/04/2023 21:30

Real Salt Lake 0 - 0 Seattle Sounders

MLS

26/04/2023 22:00

Las Vegas Lights 0 - 0 Real Salt Lake

USA CUP

22/04/2023 21:30

Real Salt Lake 3 - 1 San Jose Earthquakes

MLS

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Portland Timbers

13/05/2023 22:30

Portland Timbers 3 - 1 Vancouver Whitecaps

MLS

10/05/2023 22:30

Portland Timbers 3 - 4 Real Salt Lake

USA CUP

06/05/2023 22:35

Portland Timbers 2 - 2 Austin FC

MLS

29/04/2023 20:30

St. Louis City 1 - 2 Portland Timbers

MLS

26/04/2023 22:30

Portland Timbers 3 - 1 Orange County Blues FC

USA CUP

22/04/2023 19:30

FC Cincinnati 2 - 1 Portland Timbers

MLS

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Played games

Real Salt Lake

Portland Timbers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.38

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.46

Scored

Avg. per game

1.35

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.71

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 37 matches

YesNo

28 (76%)9 (24%)

In last 37 matches

NoYes

26 (76%)8 (24%)

Real Salt Lake

Recent matches

Portland Timbers

Under /Over

(81%)30 7(19%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(74%)25 9(26%)

Under /Over

(35%)13 24(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

Under /Over

(51%)19 18(49%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)17 17(50%)

/Yes

(62%)23 14(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(68%)23 11(32%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Real Salt Lake

Portland Timbers

Shots

Real Salt Lake

Total shots

12.89 avg / game

Blocked

115 total

Avg. 3.19

Portland Timbers

Total shots

11.24 avg / game

Blocked

89 total

Avg. 3.07

Real Salt Lake Pass Portland Timbers

Total passes

14117

Avg. 382 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

11801

Avg. 347 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Real Salt Lake

Played games

Portland Timbers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.24

4.81

178

Corners

131

3.85

16.05

594

Throw-ins

674

19.82

2.08

Offsides

0.94

2.70

100

GK saves

2.68

Real Salt Lake

DISCIPLINARY

Portland Timbers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.05

2.21

0.05

0.00

11.00

407

Fouls

435

12.79

13.32

493

Tackles

523

15.38

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How We Build the Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers on 17 May 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USA Major League Soccer fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Real Salt Lake's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Portland Timbers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USA Major League Soccer Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USA Major League Soccer standings and the USA Major League Soccer form table to understand exactly where Real Salt Lake and Portland Timbers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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