Seattle Sounders FC vs Portland Timbers Prediction, 10/19/2024 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Guy Bruhn - 10/18/2024

Game: Seattle Sounders FC vs Portland Timbers

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Lumen Field in Seattle, WA

TV: AppleTV

The Sounders (16-8-9) host the Portland Timbers (12-10-11) at Lumen Field on Saturday. The goalkeepers who are expected to start will be Stefan Frei for Seattle and James Pantemis for Portland.

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The Sounders have allowed 34 goals while conceding 1.03 goals per 90, and opponents have recorded 123 shots on target against them. They have amassed 13 shut outs, which puts them at a % of 39.4% on the year. Seattle has recorded 50 yellow cards on the year and also 7 red cards. The Sounders sit at 16th when talking about goals expected with 48.0, and their expected goals against are sitting at 37.1. This season, this squad sports an average of 1.70 pts per contest (56 points) and also are ranked 22nd in MLS with 30 assists. This team's goal differential is at 16 by way of 50 goals earned as well as 34 goals given up. Seattle Sounders FC has amassed 88 SVs and they have earned a save percentage of 75.6 so far this year.

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The Timbers are averaging 1.39 points per fixture while recording 50 assists and 3 red cards. Portland has compliled a clean sheet rate of 18.2% the season as well as 67 yellow card warnings. Portland is 9th when talking about goals allowed with 55, and their difference in goals is at 9. This year, Portland has a save percentage of 61.9 (139 shots on target against), and also are ranked 16th in MLS with 46 points. The club's goals against per 90 min is at 1.67 in addition to 85 saves, and they have a total of 6 shut outs. The Portland Timbers have amassed 64 goals and this team's expected goals on the campaign is at 53.3.

The man protecting the net for Seattle is Stefan Frei. Frei (174-95-135 mark in his career) has accounted for 116 clean sheets, which gives him a 28.6% shutout rate. The goalie hailing from Switzerland has had 1,764 shots attempted at him in 405 starting assignments. His goals allowed per 90 mins is 1.24 (499 goals given up) and he has a save percentage of 73.4. Frei has played for 36,280 minutes and has 1,271 saves during his career.

James Pantemis is expected to look after the goal for Portland. So far in his pro soccer career, Pantemis has surrendered 71 goals while tallying 147 saves in 56 starting assignments. He has surrendered 1.44 goals per 90 mins while he holds a record of 24-13-19. He is the owner of a save percentage of 68.4 and his clean sheet rate is 25.0%. Pantemis has accumulated 14 clean sheets and has defended 215 shots against him in 5,073 career mins.

Jordan Morris is a player who could help decide the outcome for Seattle. The forward representing the United States has 66 goals in 15,555 mins played. Morris has been in the starting lineup in 177 matches in his pro soccer career and accounts for 0.38 G/90. He has totaled 24 assists while earning 0 yellow card warnings during his career.

Portland features Santiago Moreno, who gives opposing coaches headaches. The forward from Colombia has been on the field for 9,652 professional minutes and he has scored 22 goals. He is currently averaging 0.21 G/90 and has been a starter in 113 outings in his pro soccer career. He has collected 3 yellow cards during his career and has helped on a goal 30 times.

Who will win tonight's MLS game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Portland

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