| Moneyline Pick | Portland Timbers (+129) |
| Player Prop | Kevin Kelsy to score anytime |
| Same Game Parlay | Both teams to score + Under 4.5 total goals + Over 10.5 corners (+275) |
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Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders Main Match Info
- Date and Time: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 10:45 PM EDT
- Venue: Providence Park
- Location: Portland, Oregon, United States
- Last H2H match: Seattle Sounders 1-5 Portland Timbers (July 16, 2026, 2026 MLS regular season)
Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders Moneyline Prediction
- Moneyline Pick: Portland Timbers
- Odds: +129 (Tonybet)
The Timbers and Sounders will add another chapter in their Cascadia Cup rivalry, one of the most exciting in MLS. The two clubs met just two weeks ago, shortly after the 2026 FIFA World Cup break, at Lumen Field in Seattle, and Portland cruised to a 5-1 victory over a depleted Seattle squad. The Sounders are once again dealing with several absences, but that doesn’t tell the whole story.
The Timbers are riding a three-game unbeaten run (W2, D1) following their 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake. Their offence has been deadly lately, as they’ve scored at least two goals in each of their three outings since the break. As for the Sounders, they’ve been slumping badly and are coming off a 1-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union, which extended their losing skid to five games.
It’s difficult to overlook the Timbers in this matchup. They’re in better form, have a healthier squad, and benefit from home-field advantage. If this clash is anything like the previous meeting between these two sides earlier this month, Portland have every chance of coming out on top again against Seattle, who are winless in their last five road outings across all competitions (D1, L4).
Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders Player Prop
- Prop Bet: Kevin Kelsy to score anytime
Kevin Kelsy exited the previous game against Real Salt Lake with a minor injury, but he’s expected to be available for this match. Given that Vincent Janssen is not ready to start and Felipe Mora departed for Atlético San Luis in Liga MX, Kelsy should be Portland’s go-to scoring option.
Gracias por todo, Pipe 💚
We have transferred Felipe Mora to Liga MX side, Atlético de San Luis.
📰 | https://t.co/lqlmfvCxKn pic.twitter.com/Wn7migBN9g
— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) July 30, 2026
The Venezuelan striker leads the Timbers in scoring this season with eight goals.
Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders Same Game Parlay
- SGP: Both teams to score + Under 4.5 total goals + Over 10.5 corners
- Odds: +275 (Tonybet)
We’re backing both teams to find the back of the net, as matches between Portland and Seattle tend to be intense. BTTS has landed in three of their last five meetings, though an overly high-scoring game might not be on tap. Four of the last five H2H contests have seen under 2.5 goals, while seven of the last eight have stayed under 4.5 goals.
We’re also backing the corner total to go over 10.5. The Sounders allow 5.9 corners per game, the third-highest mark in the league, while one of the two teams that sits above them is the Timbers with 6.2 corners conceded. Both Portland and Seattle average 10.5 or more total corners per match this season as well.
Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders Team News
Portland Timbers Team News
Kevin Kelsy left the last game injured, but he’s expected to be available for selection. He remains the team’s only true striker option, with Vincent Janssen still not ready to start and Felipe Mora having departed the club.
📰 | The club announced today that defender Juan Mosquera underwent successful surgery on his left ankle and knee. We wish him a speedy recovery! 💚
More here: https://t.co/9r07zfbBrV pic.twitter.com/2PBIITVnYn
— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) July 29, 2026
Portland will be without Juan Mosquera, who underwent season-ending knee and ankle surgery and is expected to miss about 10 months. Zac McGraw (back) and Gage Guerra (abdomen) also remain sidelined.
Seattle Sounders Team News
Seattle head into this rivalry match severely depleted. Confirmed absences include Pedro de la Vega (knee) and Jordan Morris (muscular), two of their best attacking options. Nikola Petkovic and Ryan Sailor are out with knee issues, while Jackson Ragen is suspended because of yellow-card accumulation.
2026 MLS All-Star Game ✅ pic.twitter.com/HYcLHQ17G0
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) July 30, 2026
The injury concerns don’t end there. Kim Kee-Hee is doubtful with a muscular problem, while Cristian Roldan (muscular) and Alex Roldan (hip) are also expected to miss out. In other words, Seattle will be without several key contributors at both ends of the pitch.
Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders: Where to Watch (Canada)
- No TV broadcast available
- Stream on MLS Season Pass
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