- 19 September 2024, Seattle Sounders vs San Jose Earthquakes, 2-2, Draw
- 15 September 2024, Seattle Sounders vs Sporting Kansas City, 2-0, Win
- 07 September 2024, Columbus Crew vs Seattle Sounders, 0-4, Win
- 01 September 2024, Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders, 1-0, Lose
- 24 August 2024, Minnesota United FC vs Seattle Sounders, 2-3, Win
- 19 September 2024, Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy, 4-2, Win
- 15 September 2024, Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers, 2-1, Lose
- 01 September 2024, Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders, 1-0, Win
- 25 August 2024, Portland Timbers vs St Louis City SC, 4-4, Draw
- 21 July 2024, Los Angeles Galaxy vs Portland Timbers, 3-2, Lose
In the MLS match-up between Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers on the 3rd of September 2023, the encounter ended in a 2-2 draw, with both teams exhibiting a staunch performance. However, there are revealing indicators and statistical factors that better illuminate the complexion of the game, providing useful insight for football bettors.
Seattle Sounders came out strong in the first half with two early goals in the 10th and 29th minutes, providing a sturdy lead early on in the match. The Sounders also displayed an aggressive style of play, committing 18 fouls and earning two yellow cards throughout the match, potentially impacting the game's rhythm and disrupting the Timbers' game plan.
Despite this strong start, the Sounders seemed to lose their momentum in the second half. They conceded two goals in the 62nd and 69th minutes, illustrating a defensive lapse that saw the Portland Timbers claw back to level the match. The Timbers demonstrated discipline in terms of their offside count, having none compared to Sounders two offsides.
While the number of corner kicks earned can often reveal the offensive pressure applied by a team, both teams had close figures in this respect (Sounders with 5 and Timbers with 3). However, the Timbers were more clinical, capitalizing on their slightly fewer opportunities to turn the match around in the second half.
Additionally, the Timbers were notably more disciplined with fewer fouls (14 compared to Sounders' 18). Despite this, the Timbers earned more yellow cards (3 compared to Sounders' 2), suggesting that the fouls they committed were more severe. Notably, the Sounders were given a red card which likely handicapped their ability to maintain their lead, further highlighting the significance of discipline as a determining factor in soccer games.
In conclusion, while the Seattle Sounders demonstrated commanding attack in the first half, they failed to maintain control of the game with their lack of discipline resulting in fouls and a red card which opened an avenue for the astute Portland Timbers side who were able to capitalize on the Sounders' shortcomings and level the score.
This football match serves as a resounding reminder to bettors of the potency of discipline and defensive solidity within soccer, affirming that initial offensive thrust and early leads can be insufficient when not matched with consistent defensive prowess and discipline.
Form Guide
Draw | 2-2 | Seattle Sounders vs San Jose Earthquakes | |
Win | 2-0 | Seattle Sounders vs Sporting Kansas City | |
Win | 0-4 | Columbus Crew vs Seattle Sounders | |
Lose | 1-0 | Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders | |
Win | 2-3 | Minnesota United FC vs Seattle Sounders |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 3
- GOALS
- 11:5
- GOALS / MATCH
- 2.2
- Seattle Sounders has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 11:5, scoring 2.2 goals average
Win | 4-2 | Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy | |
Lose | 2-1 | Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers | |
Win | 1-0 | Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders | |
Draw | 4-4 | Portland Timbers vs St Louis City SC | |
Lose | 3-2 | Los Angeles Galaxy vs Portland Timbers |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 2
- GOALS
- 12:11
- GOALS / MATCH
- 2.4
- Portland Timbers has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 12:11, scoring 2.4 goals average
Seattle Sounders H2H Portland Timbers
Away game | Seattle Sounders | 0 | 1 | Portland Timbers | Home game | MLS | |
Away game | Seattle Sounders | 2 | 1 | Portland Timbers | Home game | MLS | |
Home game | Seattle Sounders | 2 | 2 | Portland Timbers | Away game | MLS | |
Home game | Seattle Sounders | 0 | 0 | Portland Timbers | Away game | MLS | |
Away game | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 4 | Portland Timbers | Home game | MLS |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 5:8
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.00
- Seattle Sounders lost twice in head-to-head matches
- Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 5:8; average goals per match – 1.00
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