Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders: Preview, How to Watch It & Lineups | OneFootball

The MLS is back, baby, and we are in focus mode for this second part of the regular season.

This time, we wrap up the night with the final match on the schedule: the Portland Timbers vs. the Seattle Sounders.

It will be a tough test for the Timbers, who are looking to climb out of the bottom half of the Western Conference standings.

Meanwhile, the Sounders will be aiming to pick up three points to close the gap on the conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps.

For this encounter, Seattle Sounders present an extended list of unavailable footballers such as Yeimar Gómez Andrade, Pedro de la Vega, Kim Kee-hee, Nikola Petković, Alex Roldan, Cristian Roldan, Ryan Sailor (questionable).

On the other hand, the Timbers' unavailable list has Omir Fernandez, Gage Guerra, Juan Mosquera, and Kristoffer Velde.

With this being said, join us for this Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders preview. In this article, we will discuss the latest news, provide information on how to watch the game, and present the predicted formation.

Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders: Preview, How to Watch It on TV, & Prediction Lineups

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Predicted lineups for Sounders vs The Timbers

Seattle Sounders:

Portland Timbers:

Where to watch Sounders vs The Timbers

The encounter between these two teams will start at 10:30 p.m. at the Lumen Field in Seattle

This match is available to watch live on Apple TV. Remember, all MLS games can only be watched through Apple TV.

Score Prediction

Looking at this matchup on paper, the Sounders should control possession for most of the game, although the scoreline is likely to remain close.

Portland has done a solid job of closing down central spaces quickly, but they often leave the flanks exposed, allowing opposing fullbacks and wingers to exploit those areas.

On the other hand, Seattle has defensive issues of its own.

Their biggest weakness has been the lack of consistency in central defense, especially against quick and agile forwards who attack space.

Many times, the Sounders have struggled to track runners and cover gaps, something the Timbers could certainly take advantage of.

Ultimately, the outcome of this match will likely hinge on which team can make the most of their opportunities in the attacking third.