Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City predictions, May 09, 2026

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On May 9, 2026, the Portland Timbers will host Sporting Kansas City in a high-stakes MLS matchup at Providence Park. The Timbers come into this fixture with a marginal edge, having secured two wins in their last five outings. Their offensive unit has shown resilience, often capitalizing on home advantage, which could pose challenges for the visiting side.

In contrast, Sporting Kansas City finds themselves in a troubling slump, failing to clinch a victory in their last five matches. This underperformance may stem from inconsistent offensive production and defensive vulnerabilities that teams have exploited. The odds suggest that bookmakers favor Portland with a home win priced at 1.53, while Sporting Kansas City is an outsider at 5.32.

Our model indicates a 47.9% probability of a home win, coupled with a 15.5% chance of a draw and a 23.1% likelihood of an away victory. The predicted scoreline of 2:1 reflects both teams’ recent form, with Portland’s home strength likely tipping the scales. Nonetheless, in soccer, outcomes can be unpredictable, and both teams will be keen to assert their playing style come match day.

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Portland 62%

Draw 20.2%

Kansas City 17.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

Outrights of MLS Portland Timbers: 0.69% Sporting Kansas City: 0.52%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.52	4.76	5.37
	1.55	4.7	5.4
	1.55	4.83	5.61	Watch and Bet
	1.5	4.4	5
	1.52	4.73	5.31

Latest Results

02.05.26 Real Salt Lake – Portland Timbers – 2:0 25.04.26 San Diego FC – Portland Timbers – 1:2 18.04.26 Minnesota United – Portland Timbers – 2:0 11.04.26 Portland Timbers – Los Angeles FC – 2:1 04.04.26 Vancouver Whitecaps – Portland Timbers – 3:2

02.05.26 Sporting Kansas City – Seattle Sounders FC – 1:1 25.04.26 Chicago Fire – Sporting Kansas City – 5:0 17.04.26 Vancouver Whitecaps – Sporting Kansas City – 3:0 14.04.26 Colorado Springs Switchbacks – Sporting Kansas City – 3:0 11.04.26 Sporting Kansas City – San Jose Earthquakes – 1:3

Facts

We will watch a tense game between outsiders (ranked 12 and 15).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Portland won 3.

In recent matches, Portland has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Kansas City has suffered multiple defeats recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).

Recently, Portland has had a series of away games.

In this match, Portland is considered a favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Portland won 9 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 34:29. (average 1.7:1.5).

Including home matches between the teams, Portland won 7 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 18:6. (average 1.8:0.6).

Latest Head To Head

10.05.25 Portland Timbers – Sporting Kansas City – 1:0 13.04.25 Sporting Kansas City – Portland Timbers – 2:4 25.05.24 Portland Timbers – Sporting Kansas City – 2:1 07.04.24 Sporting Kansas City – Portland Timbers – 3:3 28.05.23 Sporting Kansas City – Portland Timbers – 4:1

Standings

Main

Western Conference

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	San Jose Earthquakes	11	9	1	1	26:7	19	28
2	Vancouver Whitecaps	10	8	1	1	26:6	20	25
3	Los Angeles FC	11	6	3	2	19:8	11	21
4	Seattle Sounders	9	6	2	1	13:5	8	20
5	Minnesota United	11	6	2	3	14:16	-2	20
6	Real Salt Lake	10	6	1	3	19:14	5	19
7	FC Dallas	11	4	4	3	20:15	5	16
8	Houston Dynamo	10	5	0	5	13:18	-5	15
9	Colorado Rapids	11	4	1	6	22:19	3	13
10	Los Angeles Galaxy	11	3	4	4	16:17	-1	13
11	San Diego FC	11	3	3	5	19:19	0	12
12	Portland Timbers	10	3	1	6	13:21	-8	10
13	Austin FC	10	2	4	4	14:19	-5	10
14	St. Louis City	9	1	3	5	9:16	-7	6
15	Sporting Kansas City	10	1	2	7	8:26	-18	5

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Nashville SC	10	7	2	1	21:6	15	23
2	New England Revolution	10	6	1	3	18:12	6	19
3	Inter Miami	11	5	4	2	22:19	3	19
4	Chicago Fire	10	5	2	3	19:11	8	17
5	FC Cincinnati	11	4	3	4	22:25	-3	15
6	Charlotte	11	4	2	5	18:19	-1	14
7	Toronto FC	11	3	5	3	18:20	-2	14
8	New York City	10	3	3	4	19:16	3	12
9	Columbus Crew	11	3	3	5	16:16	0	12
10	DC United	10	3	3	4	11:15	-4	12
11	New York Red Bulls	11	3	3	5	16:27	-11	12
12	Atlanta Utd	11	3	1	7	12:18	-6	10
13	Orlando City	11	3	1	7	16:32	-16	10
14	CF Montreal	10	3	0	7	14:23	-9	9
15	Philadelphia Union	11	1	3	7	9:17	-8	6

MLS Outrights

1. Inter Miami: 5 (13.87%)

2. Los Angeles FC: 7 (9.91%)

3. Vancouver Whitecaps: 7 (9.91%)

4. Nashville SC: 13 (5.33%)

5. FC Cincinnati: 15 (4.62%)

6. San Jose Earthquakes: 15 (4.62%)

7. Cincinnati: 15 (4.62%)

8. New York City: 17 (4.08%)

9. San Diego FC: 17 (4.08%)

10. Seattle Sounders: 17 (4.08%)

11. Houston Dynamo: 26 (2.67%)

12. Orlando City: 26 (2.67%)

13. Minnesota United: 26 (2.67%)

14. Columbus Crew: 34 (2.04%)

15. Los Angeles Galaxy: 35.17 (1.97%)

16. Toronto FC: 36.83 (1.88%)

17. New England Revolution: 39.83 (1.74%)

18. New York Red Bulls: 41 (1.69%)

19. Real Salt Lake: 41 (1.69%)

20. Charlotte FC: 41 (1.69%)

21. Chicago Fire: 41 (1.69%)

22. Charlottenlund: 41 (1.69%)

23. Charlotte Eagles: 41 (1.69%)

24. FC Dallas: 50.33 (1.38%)

25. Philadelphia Union: 65.67 (1.06%)

26. DC United: 65.67 (1.06%)

27. Colorado Rapids: 80.33 (0.86%)

28. Atlanta United: 80.33 (0.86%)

29. Austin: 100 (0.69%)

30. Portland Timbers: 100.33 (0.69%)

31. St. Louis City: 100.33 (0.69%)

32. Austin FC: 101 (0.69%)

33. CF Montreal: 117 (0.59%)

34. Sporting Kansas City: 133.67 (0.52%)

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