Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders: Stats, Preview, and Head-to-Head
Match preview
The Portland Timbers will host the Seattle Sounders in a highly anticipated match. Both teams are in the top half of the Western Conference standings and will be looking to solidify their playoff positions.
The Timbers have been in good form of late, winning three of their last five matches. They will be looking to continue their winning ways against their rivals from Seattle.
The Sounders have also been in good form, winning two of their last three matches. They will be looking to get back to winning ways after a disappointing draw in their last match.
Head-to-head
The Timbers and the Sounders have a long and storied rivalry. The two teams have met 50 times in all competitions, with the Timbers holding a slight edge with 19 wins to the Sounders' 18.
The two teams played to a 1-1 draw in their last meeting in the regular season. The Timbers won the most recent meeting in the playoffs, defeating the Sounders 2-1 in the Western Conference semifinals.
Key stats
* The Timbers are 6-2-2 at home this season. * The Sounders are 3-3-4 on the road this season. * The Timbers have scored 22 goals this season, while the Sounders have scored 20. * The Sounders have conceded 15 goals this season, while the Timbers have conceded 17.Lineups
The Timbers are expected to field a strong lineup for this match. Diego Valeri, Sebastian Blanco, and Jeremy Ebobisse will all be looking to make an impact in the attack.
The Sounders are also expected to field a strong lineup. Nicolas Lodeiro, Raul Ruidiaz, and Jordan Morris will all be looking to make a difference in the attack.
Prediction
This is a tough match to call. Both teams are in good form and will be looking to get a win. The Timbers have the home advantage, but the Sounders have a slightly better record on the road this season.
I predict that the match will be a close one, but I think the Timbers will ultimately win 2-1.
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