Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Jul 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake

Portland Timbers host Real Salt Lake in this MLS match at Providence Park, with kick-off set for 10:30 on Thursday 17 July. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Get With RSL to Battle Hard

We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering Salt Lake +0.25 at 1.95 against Portland. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.

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No Goals When Teams Last Met

Portland Timbers were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Energizer Park, St. Louis City claimed a 2-1 win. Phil Neville's men recorded 47% possession and managed four shots on target, with David Da Costa getting the goal.

Real Salt Lake claimed a home victory in their previous league game. A 1-0 triumph against Houston Dynamo at America First Field made it back-to-back MLS wins. The Claret-and-Cobalt had five shots on goal and 47% possession, with William Agada firing the winner shortly before half-time.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Portland have not lost any of the past five games against RSL, with the last clash seeing a 0-0 draw played out at America First Field. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in four Portland wins, four draws and two RSL successes.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
15	Portland Timbers	29	11	9	9	38	39	-1	38:39	42
20	Real Salt Lake	29	10	4	15	31	41	-10	31:41	34

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4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts. Portland have had 54.6% possession and 4.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.1 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.8 corners.

The three top scorers are David Da Costa, Antony and Santiago Moreno, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Santiago Moreno and David Da Costa have been top assistors with 3.

RSL have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.1 goals from 10.0 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 50.5% possession, 5.3 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 9.3 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been William Agada, Johnny Russell, Zavier Gozo and Diego Luna, with 2 goals apiece. Alexandros Katranis and Diego Luna have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Portland Timbers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Maxime Crepeau (GK), Juan Mosquera, Finn Surman, Dario Zuparic, Jimer Fory, Diego Chara, David Ayala, Santiago Moreno, Felipe Mora, Omir Fernandez, Kevin Kelsy.

Real Salt Lake confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rafael Cabral (GK), Bode Hidalgo, Justen Glad, Brayan Vera, Sam Junqua, Noel Caliskan, Pablo Ruiz, Diogo Goncalves, Zavier Gozo, Diego Luna, William Agada.

Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the key Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best corners pick, correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

Salt Lake have a good chance of winning this MLS clash and we’ll wager them on the Asian Handicap. Take the visitors at 1.95 with a +0.25 goal start in then expectation that they can perform well.

Team news can have a significant impact on the betting odds, and we factor this in alongside recent form and the latest MLS stats when making our football predictions.

Key Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by RSL in 4 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by RSL in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by RSL in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in 2 consecutive games against RSL.

RSL +0.25 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Portland 1 - 2 Salt Lake

We’re betting on Salt Lake to secure a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of 9.50 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Portland Over 4.5 Corners

The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Portland in four consecutive home matches, with Real Salt Lake conceding over 4.5 corners in their past three away games. We think it’s achievable that Portland will cover the Team Corners line and odds of 1.67 can be landed.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Portland

Total

9.50 4.70 4.80

Home

11.50 5.70 5.80

Away

8.20 3.60 4.60

Salt Lake

Total

9.90 5.30 4.60

Home

9.50 5.50 4.00

Away

9.30 3.80 5.50

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Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake 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.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest Timbers Victory

The bookies have priced up the draw at 3.50 on the Full-Time Result, with Portland Timbers available to back at betting odds of 2.35. Real Salt Lake are 2.85 to win this MLS clash.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Portland are 1.71, while RSL are alternatively priced at 2.02.

The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at 1.45.

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Felipe Mora Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Those interested in Felipe Mora to find the net anytime can get 2.70, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of 5.80.

Portland Unbeaten at Home in Past Ten Games

Portland are unbeaten over their previous ten games at Providence Park. Phil Neville's men have six wins and four draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Salt Lake have failed to win in their last six matches on their travels. The Claret-and-Cobalt have five losses, three draws and two victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Portland beat RSL 3-0 when the teams last met at Providence Park. The previous 8 H2H meetings at Providence Park have featured six Portland victories 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		6-4-0	2.70	1.70	1.00	5	5	8	2
Real Salt Lake Away Stats		2-3-5	2.40	1.00	1.40	4	6	7	3

• 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

Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake Lineups & Team News

The Portland vs RSL team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with the latest injury news.

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