Sporting Kansas City vs Portland Timbers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Apr 2025

Expect Goals in Sporting vs Timbers

There’s a strong argument for backing Over 2.5 in the Total Goals market at -150 based on the information to hand. We’re expecting at least three goals to be scored in the clash between Sporting KC and Portland.

Teams’ Last Clash Saw 2-1 Timbers Win

Sporting Kansas City were winners last time out. Landing a 2-0 home triumph against St. Louis City at Children's Mercy Park. The Wiz had 51% possession and recorded seven shots on target, with Dejan Joveljic scoring both goals.

Portland Timbers played Austin FC on the road in their previous game. It was a 0-0 draw at Q2 Stadium. Phil Neville's team had six shots on goal and enjoyed 56% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Portland triumphed in the last clash between the pair. Landing a 2-1 home win when playing Sporting at Providence Park. We’ve seen the past 10 H2H games involve five Portland wins. There have also been three draws and two Sporting victories.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	Portland Timbers	24	10	7	7	33	32	1	33:32	37
24	Sporting KC	24	6	6	12	36	45	-9	36:45	24

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Sporting KC have 1 win, 8 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts. Kerry Zavagnin's side have averaged 55.9% possession and 5.0 corners per game, with the opposition getting 2.0 goals from 3.7 shots on goal, 7.8 attempts and 3.8 corners.

Dejan Joveljic leads the way with 4 goals, Daniel Salloi has 2, with Erik Thommy and two others on 1. Manu Garcia and Jacob Davis have been top assistors with 2.

Portland have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, averaging 4.6 shots on goal, 8.2 attempts and 1.0 goals. The Oregon club average 48.2% possession, 4.2 corners taken and 6.7 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 10.2 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal.

Antony has recorded 5 goals, Felipe Mora 2, with Kevin Kelsy and David Da Costa both managing 1. Santiago Moreno and Felipe Mora have clocked up 2 assists each in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sporting KC confirmed lineup (4-3-3): John Pulskamp (GK), Khiry Shelton, Jansen Miller, Joaquin Fernandez, Logan Ndenbe, Jacob Davis, Jacob Bartlett, Manu Garcia, Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov, Dejan Joveljic, Daniel Salloi.

Portland Timbers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): James Pantemis (GK), Juan Mosquera, Finn Surman, Kamal Miller, Ian Smith, Diego Chara, David Ayala, Santiago Moreno, David Da Costa, Antony, Kevin Kelsy.

Sporting Kansas City vs Portland Timbers Prediction & Betting Tips

Let’s play Over 2.5 goals to be scored at tasty odds of -150 for this MLS showdown. There’s every chance that the two sides will deliver a return and we think this is a value wager.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Sporting Kansas City vs Portland Timbers league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 SKC games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 SKC games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Portland games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Portland games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 60% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sporting KC 2 - 1 Portland

Sporting KC are available to back at +650 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Corners Prediction

Sporting KC Over 5.5 Corners -125

Sporting KC have been awarded an average of 6.50 corners in the past ten home games, while Portland have yielded a corner average of 6.70 in their previous ten matches. There’s a chance to go over the Sporting Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -125 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sporting KC

Total

8.80 5.00 3.80

Home

9.80 6.50 3.30

Away

9.80 5.00 4.80

Portland

Total

10.90 4.20 6.70

Home

12.60 6.00 6.60

Away

9.00 4.10 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+110

Under 10.5

-150

Sporting KC Corners

Over 5.5

-138

Under 5.5

-100

Portland Corners

Over 3.5

-150

Under 3.5

+110

Most Corners

1

-278

X

+600

2

+240

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Sporting Kansas City vs Portland Timbers Odds

The bookies betting odds have Sporting Kansas City as -118 favourites for this MLS clash, implying that they are 54% likely to win the match. Portland Timbers are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +290.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds.

The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all MLS matches and you can back Sporting Kansas City at -250 and Portland Timbers at +175.

Full-Time Result

1

-118

X

+275

2

+290

Half-Time Result

1

+140

X

+137.5

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-450

12

-400

X2

-110

Draw No Bet

1

-250

2

+175

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-114

2 Hcp +0.5

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+125

Over 2.5

-163

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+125

Sporting Kansas City vs Portland Timbers Lineups & Team News

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