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The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Portland Timbers take on Seattle Sounders at the Providence Park on Sunday. Both teams have struggled this season and will need to improve their recent form in this fixture.
Portland Timbers are in 12th place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have not been at their best over the past year. The Timbers slumped to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Charlotte FC in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Seattle Sounders, on the other hand, are in 11th place in the league table at the moment and have improved after a slow start to their season. The Sounders defeated Louisville City FC on penalties in the US Open Cup this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders Head-to-Head
Portland Timbers have a good record against Seattle Sounders and have won 19 out of the 45 matches between the two teams. Seattle Sounders have managed 17 victories against the Timbers and will look to cut the deficit this weekend.
Portland Timbers form guide: L-L-D-D-D
Seattle Sounders form guide: W-D-W-L-L
Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders Team News
Portland Timbers
Marvin Loria is the only injury concern for Portland Timbers and has been ruled out due to his knee surgery.
Injured: Marvin Loria
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Seattle Sounders
Yeimar Gomez, Braudillo Rodrigues, and Nathan are injured and will not feature in this game. Pedro de la Vega is further along in his recovery and could play a part this weekend.
Injured: Yeimar Gomez, Braudillo Rodrigues, Nathan
Doubtful: Pedro de la Vega
Suspended: None
Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders Predicted XI
Portland Timbers Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Crepeau; Mosquera, K. Miller, McGraw, Bravo; Paredes, Ayala; Moreno, Williamson, Evander; Antony
Seattle Sounders Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Frei; Roldan, Gomez-Andrade, Ragen, Tolo; Paulo, Atencio; Vargas, Rusnak, Morris; Ruidiaz
Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders Prediction
Seattle Sounders have struggled this season but have managed to improve in recent weeks. Raul Ruidiaz scored a brace last week and will look to replicate his feat this weekend.
Portland Timbers have also been in poor form so far and will need to arrest their slump in the coming weeks. Seattle Sounders are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Portland Timbers 1-2 Seattle Sounders
