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Seated in the 10th spot, the Timbers (2W-3L-6D; 12 points) will face Sporting KC (2W-6L-3D; 9 points), who are positioned in the 12th seat as of today. Kick off is at Providence Park at 7:00 PM PT on Saturday. They may have recently had a combination of winning results, coupled with losing ones, but Portland Timbers, go into this matchup with home advantage.
The most recent encounter between Portland Timbers and Sporting Kansas City in the MLS occurred in February 3, 2022 and the match resulted in a stalemate between the two. Portland Timbers have a record of 3-1-6 in their last 10 matchups against Sporting Kansas City. In the last 10 times they’ve played one another, Portland Timbers’ goals have totaled 13 in comparison to Sporting Kansas City’s 13.
Picks, Predictions, and Betting Preview for the Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City MLS Match on May 14 2022
Where: Providence Park (Portland, Oregon)
When: 7:00 PM PT on Saturday, May 14, 2022
Betting on Portland Timbers
Record: 2-3-6 | League Standing: 10
Portland Timbers enters into this game seated in the 10th spot with a record of two wins, three losses, and six draws over 11 games. The club has recently recorded a mix of both successful results, coupled with some losing performances and have netted a total of 11 so far. This has principally been due to the vigor demonstrated by Jaroslaw Niezgoda, who has three goals, and Yimmi Chara who has three. The squad has conceded 16. In their most recent match, Portland Timbers shared the points with New York Red Bulls 1-1.
Absences and Injuries
Portland Timbers will be without Felipe Mora, Diego Gutierrez, and George Fochive.
Betting on Sporting Kansas City
Record: 2-6-3 | League Standing: 12
Sporting Kansas City have a tally of nine points so far this campaign and will maximize every opportunity in front of them. They tied with New York City FC 0-0 last Sunday and to date, the squad has logged two wins, six losses, and three draws in 11 matches. When they have done well, it’s largely been because of performances from Johnny Russell and Daniel Salloi. Can the pair usher Sporting Kansas City to success here?
Absences and Injuries
Sporting Kansas City will be missing Nicolas Isimat-Mirin, Alan Pulido, and Gadi Kinda.
Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City | Moneyline, Over/Under and Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Portland Timbers (-105) at FanDuel
Portland Timbers are the favorite team according to the betting market. The club has not had an efficient start to the month with a recent win percentage of 20% in their last 10 games (two wins, three losses and five draws). Sporting Kansas City, on the other side, have a win percentage of 20% in their last 10 games (two wins, five losses and three draws).
Over/Under Pick: Under 2.5 Total Goals (-115) at BetMGM
Portland Timbers have averaged 10 goals over their last 10 matches. Sporting Kansas City have registered an average of six goals over their last 10 matches for comparison.
Spread Pick: Portland Timbers -0.5 Goals (+102) at MyBookie.ag
Portland Timbers will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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