Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Jul 2026
Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake Predictions
Portland at 0.0 look like an attractive bet on the Asian Handicap when they meet Salt Lake. Backing the hosts at -139 means a nice payout if they win and our stake returned if they only draw the game.
Read our in-depth Portland vs Salt Lake betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake Preview
Portland Timbers take on Real Salt Lake at Providence Park, with kick-off set for 22:30 on Saturday 25 July.
Portland Timbers played Dallas at home in their last game. It was a 2-2 draw at Providence Park. The Oregon club had most of the ball enjoying 62% possession and four shots on target, while Kevin Kelsy and Felipe Mora scored one goal apiece.
Real Salt Lake lost their previous game. Away from home, they suffered a 3-1 defeat against Los Angeles FC at BMO Stadium. Pablo Mastroeni's team had six shots on goal and enjoyed 71% possession, while Lukas Engel found the net.
Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 2-0 RSL Victory
RSL won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 2-0 home victory was recorded against Portland at America First Field. RSL have four wins from the past 10 H2H games, with three draws and three Portland victories also happening.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Real Salt Lake |
15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 27 | 22 | 5 | 27:22 | 26 |
| 21 |  Portland Timbers |
16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 29 | 31 | -2 | 29:31 | 18 |
Portland have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 13.2 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. Marti Cifuentes' side have averaged 54.3% possession and 4.7 corners per game, conceding 1.6 goals and 5.2 corners from 15.0 attempts and 6.6 shots on goal.
Top goalscorer is Kevin Kelsy on 8 goals, while Cole Bassett has bagged 3 and Kristoffer Velde 2. David Da Costa is the leading assists maker on 5.
RSL have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.8 goals from 16.1 attempts and 6.3 shots on goal. The Utah outfit average 54.2% possession, 4.4 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against them, while conceding 1.5 goals from 11.7 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.
Zavier Gozo is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, while Sergi Solans and Diego Luna both have 4. Zavier Gozo and Sergi Solans are the top assist makers with 3 in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Portland Timbers predicted lineup (4-3-3): James Pantemis (GK), Brandon Bye, Finn Surman, Kamal Miller, Jimer Fory, Cole Bassett, José Caicedo, David Costa, Ariel Lassiter, Kevin Kelsy, Antony.
Real Salt Lake predicted lineup (3-4-3): Rafael Cabral (GK), DeAndre Yedlin, Philip Quinton, Lukas Engel, Zavier Gozo, Noel Caliskan, Stijn Spierings, Juan Manuel Sanabria, Morgan Guilavogui, Sergi Solans, Diego Luna.
Main Match Prediction
Taking Portland 0.0 at -139 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward. We get a nice return if they manage to win and the hosts could end up having the edge in this MLS match.
The latest MLS team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
According to the odds, there’s a 58.1% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Salt Lake
A potentially entertaining bet is going for Portland to win by a 2-1 scoreline. At odds of +650, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.
Player Prop Picks
David Costa (Portland) can be backed to record at least one shot on goal at +115. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.
Cole Bassett (Portland) has racked up two goals in his past five MLS games. There are odds of +300 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.
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Corners Prediction
There’s been an average 6.20 Portland corners in their past 5 games, while Real Salt Lake have conceded more than 4.5 corners in three consecutive matches. We recommend backing the -156 that Portland are able to cover the line, with this Team Corners bet landing a handsome potential return.
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Bet Builder Tips
There’s everything to like about this bet builder including Portland with an Asian Handicap of 0.0, both teams to find the net as well as Portland to rack up over 4.5 corners.
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Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookies have priced up the Full-Time Result betting odds and Portland Timbers are +133 to land a MLS victory, while Real Salt Lake are +170 to win. The draw is trading at +280 should you think the clash will end all square.
As the name suggests, the Half-Time Result market is settled at the break. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Portland at +170, RSL at +200 or the draw at +150.
If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -270 for the BTTS Yes option.
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Favourite Felipe Mora is available at +480 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.
Stats: MLS matches only
Portland have clocked up four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 2.00.
Salt Lake have not won in the past five away matches. Pablo Mastroeni's team have clocked up six losses, three draws and one win in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 2.00.
The most recent Providence Park meeting saw Portland claim a 3-1 win over RSL. In the past 10 H2H games at Providence Park, we have seen seven Portland wins, one RSL victory and two draws.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Timbers Home Stats |
4-3-3 | 4.10 | 2.10 | 2.00 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 2 | |
| Real Salt Lake Away Stats |
1-3-6 | 3.20 | 1.20 | 2.00 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Major League Soccer: 23/07 Portland Timbers 2 FC Dallas2
- Major League Soccer: 17/07 Seattle Sounders 1 Portland Timbers5
- Major League Soccer: 24/05 Portland Timbers 1 SJ Earthquakes3
- Major League Soccer: 18/05 Inter Miami 2 Portland Timbers0
- Major League Soccer: 14/05 CF Montréal 2 Portland Timbers2
- MLS: 02/05 2026 Salt Lake 2 Portland 0
- MLS: 23/10 2025 Portland 3 Salt Lake 1
- MLS: 17/07 2025 Portland 0 Salt Lake 1
- MLS: 15/05 2025 Salt Lake 0 Portland 0
- MLS: 22/09 2024 Salt Lake 3 Portland 3
- MLS: 14/07 2024 Portland 3 Salt Lake 0
- MLS: 31/08 2023 Portland 2 Salt Lake 1
- MLS: 18/05 2023 Salt Lake 0 Portland 0
- U.S. Open Cup: 11/05 2023 Portland 3 Salt Lake 4
- MLS: 09/10 2022 Salt Lake 3 Portland 1
Portland Timbers League Stats
Real Salt Lake League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 6.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 6.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 54.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 54.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Portland Timbers this season are Kevin Kelsy (8), Kristoffer Velde (4), Cole Bassett (3)
- Top Assistors for Portland Timbers this season are David Da Costa (5), Brandon Bye (2), Cole Bassett (2)
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Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on Portland vs RSL, check the team news first. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with the latest injury news.
Portland Timbers Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Real Salt Lake Predicted Lineup 3-4-3
Portland Timbers Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Real Salt Lake Predicted Lineup 3-4-3
Previous Portland Timbers Lineups
Previous Real Salt Lake Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Portland Timbers Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Marti Cifuentes
Real Salt Lake Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 16 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 33:11 | 39 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 42:30 | 34 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 37:16 | 32 |
| 4 | SJ Earthquakes | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 34:19 | 32 |
| 5 | Los Angeles FC | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 30:18 | 30 |
| 6 | Chicago Fire | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 29:19 | 26 |
| 7 | Real Salt Lake | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 27:22 | 26 |
| 8 | NE Revolution | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 22:18 | 26 |
| 9 | FC Dallas | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 32:24 | 26 |
| 10 | Seattle Sounders | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 19:19 | 24 |
| 11 | Houston Dynamo | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 20:24 | 23 |
| 12 | FC Cincinnati | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 40:40 | 23 |
| 13 | NYCFC | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 27:22 | 22 |
| 14 | Charlotte FC | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 26:25 | 22 |
| 15 | St. Louis | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 22:23 | 22 |
| 16 | Minnesota Utd | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 19:24 | 22 |
| 17 | NY Red Bulls | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 26:35 | 22 |
| 18 | LA Galaxy | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 23:28 | 20 |
| 19 | Colorado Rapids | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 26:24 | 19 |
| 20 | D.C. United | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 22:26 | 19 |
| 21 | Portland Timbers | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 29:31 | 18 |
| 22 | Orlando City | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 27:44 | 17 |
| 23 | San Diego | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 30:28 | 17 |
| 24 | Austin FC | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 22:32 | 17 |
| 25 | Columbus Crew | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 22:25 | 16 |
| 26 | Toronto FC | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 22:29 | 16 |
| 27 | CF Montréal | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 22:32 | 15 |
| 28 | Sporting KC | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 18:40 | 14 |
| 29 | Atlanta United | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 16:26 | 12 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 21:31 | 10 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2 | NE Revolution | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 17:7 | 22 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21:4 | 21 |
| 4 | Real Salt Lake | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18:8 | 21 |
| 5 | Los Angeles FC | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 18:9 | 19 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20:11 | 18 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 24:17 | 16 |
| 8 | Houston Dynamo | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 9:7 | 16 |
| 9 | Chicago Fire | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 16:9 | 15 |
| 10 | Austin FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12:7 | 14 |
| 11 | SJ Earthquakes | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 16:10 | 13 |
| 12 | St. Louis | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14:9 | 13 |
| 13 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 14 | Seattle Sounders | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 15 | San Diego | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23:15 | 12 |
| 16 | Colorado Rapids | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 16:9 | 12 |
| 17 | Inter Miami | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 19:15 | 12 |
| 18 | NYCFC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 19:13 | 11 |
| 19 | Portland Timbers | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 16:13 | 11 |
| 20 | CF Montréal | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10:7 | 11 |
| 21 | Columbus Crew | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10:8 | 11 |
| 22 | Toronto FC | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 17:18 | 11 |
| 23 | NY Red Bulls | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 24 | Orlando City | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14:13 | 10 |
| 25 | Minnesota Utd | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 26 | LA Galaxy | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11:14 | 9 |
| 27 | Sporting KC | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11:15 | 8 |
| 28 | D.C. United | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11:16 | 8 |
| 29 | Atlanta United | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:14 | 7 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6:7 | 6 |
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