Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake: Team Comparison
Portland TimbersvsReal Salt Lake 
Comparing Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake across the metrics that matter, the model leans toward Portland Timbers — a 40% win probability once the bookmaker margin is stripped out. The draw sits at 23%. Below, the head-to-head numbers show where that edge comes from.
The detail backs this up: Real Salt Lake carry the stronger recent form, Portland Timbers project for more goals (1.58 xG), Portland Timbers have the better head-to-head record. Read together, these are the factors separating the two sides — not a single number but the weight of several pointing the same way.
| Portland Timbers | Metric | Real Salt Lake |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Strength rating | 57 |
| 40% | Win probability | 36% |
| L D L L L | Recent form | W W L D L |
| 2 | Head-to-head wins | 2 |
| 1.58 | Expected goals | 1.32 |
Comparison based on odds, recent form and head-to-head data. For information only — not betting advice. 18+.
Who is more likely to win, Portland Timbers or Real Salt Lake?
The model favours Portland Timbers at 40%, with the draw at 23%.