Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 May 2025

Timbers Primed to Win

We can back Portland at -138 to get the better of Sporting KC and this looks like a standout price. The Full-Time Result market gives us the chance to grab a slice of value for this selection.

Teams’ Last Battle Saw 4-2 Timbers Victory

Portland Timbers were beaten in their last game. On their travels, they suffered a 4-1 loss against San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park. The Oregon club boasted 56% possession and recorded five shots on target, with Felipe Mora scoring the goal.

Sporting Kansas City claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 1-0 win occurred against LA Galaxy at Children's Mercy Park. Kerry Zavagnin's team had just 28% possession, with an own goal proving to be decisive.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Portland have claimed victories in the last two clashes against Sporting. The most recent was a 4-2 away victory at Children's Mercy Park following a 2-1 home win at Providence Park. The past 10 H2H games have seen five Portland triumphs, two Sporting wins and three draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Portland Timbers	21	9	6	6	31	30	1	31:30	33
23	Sporting KC	22	6	5	11	35	41	-6	35:41	23

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5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 9.2 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. Portland have had 49.6% possession and 4.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.5 goals from 10.5 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal, while earning 5.6 corners.

Felipe Mora leads the way with 5 goals, while Kevin Kelsy and Antony have scored 4 and 3 respectively. Antony is the top assists maker on 5.

Sporting KC have 3 victories, 6 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.7 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 7.7 attempts. The Missouri side have averaged 52.0% possession, 4.4 corners taken and 4.8 corners against, while conceding 2.0 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts.

The leading goalscorers have been Dejan Joveljic on 5, Daniel Salloi with 4 and Erik Thommy 2. Manu Garcia has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Portland Timbers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Maxime Crepeau (GK), Juan Mosquera, Finn Surman, Kamal Miller, Claudio Bravo, Joao Ortiz, David Ayala, Santiago Moreno, David Da Costa, Antony, Felipe Mora.

Sporting KC confirmed lineup (4-3-3): John Pulskamp (GK), Andrew Brody, Jansen Miller, Robert Voloder, Tim Leibold, Manu Garcia, Jacob Bartlett, Nemanja Radoja, Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov, Dejan Joveljic, Daniel Salloi.

Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re confident in the chances of Portland when they line up in this MLS clash, with our selection making lots of appeal. Take the odds of -138 that the favourites claim a victory.

Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City league stats:

• Portland have won 10 of their last 19 games at home.
• SKC have lost 16 of their last 19 games on the road.
• SKC have lost 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• SKC have lost their last 2 games against Portland.

Timbers to Win Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 57.9% prospect of winning. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Portland 3 - 1 Sporting KC

A 3-1 win in favor of Portland can be backed at odds of +950. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Felipe Mora to Score +165

Felipe Mora (Portland) has found the net in three straight MLS games on home soil. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +165 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Felipe Mora Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+148

First

+390

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -110

There has been six straight Sporting KC away games where 9.5 Total Corners has not been covered, while it has been three  consecutive Portland matches where the same thing has happened. On this basis, we can take odds of -110 that this Total Corners bet falls short of the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Portland

Total

10.20 4.60 5.60

Home

12.70 5.60 7.10

Away

9.40 4.50 4.90

Sporting KC

Total

9.20 4.40 4.80

Home

10.60 5.70 4.90

Away

9.30 4.70 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-110

Portland Corners

Over 5.5

+120

Under 5.5

-163

Sporting KC Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-138

Most Corners

1

-147

X

+575

2

+140

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Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Timbers Made Favourites by the Bookies

With a 61% chance of winning, Portland Timbers are favourites to win this MLS match and they’re available at betting odds of -154 with the bookies. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Sporting Kansas City are trading at +375.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite.

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Full-Time Result

1

-154

X

+310

2

+375

Half-Time Result

1

+110

X

+160

2

+350

Double Chance

1X

-549

12

-450

X2

+120

Draw No Bet

1

-350

2

+250

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-125

2 Hcp +0.75

+105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+170

Over 2.5

-225

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+150

Jonathan Rodríguez Favourite to Find the Net First

Jonathan Rodríguez is priced at +340 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +115 to find the net anytime.

Jonathan Rodríguez (Portland)

First

+115

Anytime

+340

Felipe Mora (Portland)

First

+148

Anytime

+390

Antony Alves Santos (Portland)

First

+195

Anytime

+550

Santiago Moreno (Portland)

First

+245

Anytime

+650

Stephen Afrifa (SKC)

First

+265

Anytime

+700

Daniel Salloi (SKC)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Erik Thommy (SKC)

First

+460

Anytime

+1200

David Ayala (Portland)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Khiry Shelton (SKC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Zac McGraw (Portland)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Logan Ndenbe (SKC)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Memo Rodríguez (SKC)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Jake Davis (SKC)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Portland vs Sporting team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

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