Sporting Kansas City (2-6-5) travel to face off against Portland Timbers (3-7-4) on Sunday, May 26th. This match will be played at Providence Park in Portland, OR. Both Sporting Kansas City and Portland Timbers will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous matches. The match is scheduled for 10:30 PM ET.
Sporting Kansas City vs Portland Timbers
Sporting Kansas City Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
In their last match, Sporting Kansas City took on Austin FC, falling by a score of 3-2. This match was played on the road, with the money line payout for a Sporting Kansas City win being +225. The five combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 2.5 goals.
Three of Sporting Kansas City’s 17 total shots found the target, with Johnny Russell and Jake Davis each scoring on their only shot on goal. Erik Thommy finished the match with six shots but wasn’t able to convert any of his chances.
On the defensive end, Sporting Kansas City allowed three goals on Austin FC’s seven total shots on goal. Tim Melia finished the match with four saves, and as a defensive unit, Sporting Kansas City blocked six shots while intercepting five passes.
Heading into their match against the Portland Timbers, Sporting Kansas City is looking to snap a four-match losing streak. Overall, they are 2-6-5, which has them in 13th place in the Western Conference. Their record on the road is 1-3-2, while they are 1-3-3 at home. Over their last five matches, they are 0-4-1. Following this match, they will return home to take on Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Thursday, May 30th.
Portland Timbers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Portland Timbers will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Minnesota United. This match took place on their opponent’s pitch, and they went into the match with a money line payout of +310. The three combined goals were just short of the over/under goal line of 3.5 goals.
Portland’s attack took a total of 11 shots, five of which were on target. Jonathan Rodriguez was the most active offensive player for the Timbers, scoring on his only shot on goal and taking two shots overall.
On the defensive end, the Timbers allowed a total of 20 shots and four shots on goal. Maxime Crepeau finished with four saves, and as a defensive unit, the Timbers intercepted 10 passes and blocked five shots.
Through 14 matches, the Portland Timbers have a record of 3-7-4, which has them sitting in 11th place in the Western Conference. Their record at home is 2-2-2, while on the road they have just one win in eight matches. Over their last four matches, they have just one win, which came against the 14th-ranked San Jose Earthquakes. Following this match, they will head out on the road to take on Austin FC on Thursday, May 30th.
Sporting Kansas City Offense Breakdown
Heading into this match, Sporting Kansas City has been averaging 1.5 goals per match, which is 10th in the league. Erik Thommy is the team’s top scorer, as he has found the back of the net four times this season. He is 30th in the league in goals scored. William Agada has 12 shots on goal, which is 32nd in the league, and he has scored three times. Dániel Sallói is the team’s leader in assists, as he has three on the season, which is 26th in the league. His four goals are 141st in the league.
Portland Timbers Offense Breakdown
The Portland Timbers have been one of the most efficient offenses in MLS this season, ranking fourth in the league with 1.8 goals per match. Felipe Mora has been their top scorer, finding the back of the net six times, which is 16th in MLS. Jonathan Rodríguez has been their leader in shots on goal, and he has scored five times this season, which is 28th in the league. Evander has been their leader in assists, and he has also scored five times this season.
Sporting Kansas City Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against the Portland Timbers, Sporting Kansas City’s defense is struggling, as they are 24th in goals allowed per match at 1.8. Over their last three matches, they have given up an average of 2.0 goals per match. They will be facing a Portland offense that is 4th in goals scored. Keeper Tim Melia is 27th in clean sheets with just one on the season. He is also 7th in saves with 43.
Portland Timbers Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match with Sporting Kansas City, the Portland Timbers’ defense is currently 26th in goals allowed per match (2.1) and 25th in blocked shots. They are also 22nd in interceptions and 28th in fouls. Keeper Maxime Crépeau is 17th in saves and has yet to record a clean sheet this season. Over their last seven matches, they have given up two goals in five of those matches. This includes matches against the 6th and 7th ranked offenses in the MLS.
Sporting Kansas City vs Portland Timbers Prediction
Given the way these two have been performing on offense this season, we have this one ending in a 2-2 draw, with the payout at +290. Our projections are giving Portland’s Jonathan Rodriguez the best chance to score a goal in the match. As for Sporting KC, look for William Agada to find the net. Coming into the match, Portland is one of the top shooting teams in the MLS, and they are also facing a Sporting KC defense that is 24th in goals allowed.
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Last updated:May 24, 2024 Portland Timbers, Sporting Kansas City