Sporting Kansas City are back once again in action and their new opponent is Portland Timbers. Both clubs will go head-to-head for the first time in this campaign and the game will be hosted at the Children's Mercy Park. Sporting Kansas had a win in their last game and are now looking to build a consistent run, while Portland Timbers keep searching for a win after suffering losses in their last 3 games.
Sporting Kansas' last 5 league games ended in 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat while Portland Timbers had 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats.
At the moment, Sporting Kansas are 6th on the western conference table with 9 points in 6 matches while Portland Timbers are 8th with 7 points in 6 matches.
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Sporting Kansas City are hoping to build a consistent run from this coming game against Portland Timbers. The odds seem to be solidly behind them to achieve that considering the fact that they are by far the better team.
Sporting played away from home in the last round against Toronto FC and they came out with a comfortable 3-1 win at the end of the game. All 3 goals were scored in the second half of the match. Rémi Walter's goal was first in the 57th minute, followed by Jacob Davis’ in the 84th minute and finally Alenis Vargas’ in the 83rd minute. Sporting Kansas hoped to walk away with a clean sheet but they conceded in the 97th minute. According to stats, Sporting Kansas had 38% possession, 5 shots on target and 4 corner kicks. Then they created 3 big chances, missed 2 and hit the woodwork once.
All indicators point to a win for Sporting Kansas City and it would be a disappointment if they get anything less.
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers have hit a brick wall so early in the season and the effects might be catastrophic as the season progresses. The Timbers have lost 3 games in 6 already this season, with all 3 defeats coming in their last 3 games in succession. So, the Portland Timbers are under fire to turn things around as quickly as possible.
The Timbers were defeated in their visit to the BC Place last week. They lost to Vancouver Whitecaps in that match by 3-2 scoreline. The Whitecaps had a 2-goal lead at the end of first half. And in the second half, Portland Timbers managed to level the scoreline as Evander and Felipe Mora both scored in the 52nd and 77th minutes. Unfortunately they couldn't get a point at the end as they conceded the third goal in the 87th minute to end the game in a defeat. According to stats, Portland Timbers had 56% possession, 4 shots on target and 0 corner kicks. They created 2 big chances and missed 1.
Portland Timbers are definitely anxious to get a win and they are going to put up a fight for it in the coming game.
Head to Head
According to the h2h, the last 20 meetings between Sporting Kansas and Portland Timbers showed, Portland Timbers recorded 8 wins, while Sporting Kansas City recorded 6 wins and 6 matches ended in a draw.
Analysis and Predictions
Sporting Kansas City has the advantage and all the indicators are pointing towards a win for them, but they won't find it easy against Portland Timbers. The Timbers are at a very critical point and they need a win so badly, so it might be dangerous to write them off already.
Sporting Kansas are without a clean sheet in the last 11 meetings. Both teams scored in 8 of the last 10 meetings and Portland Timbers scored first in 4 of the last 5 meetings.
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