Portland Timbers vs Sporting KC: Predictions, odds, and how to watch 2021 MLS Week 8 today

2021 MLS returns this weekend with exciting matches like the one to be played at Providence Park between Portland Timbers and Sporting Kansas City. After dropping points in Week 7, these two sides will be looking to claim the win. Here, you'll find the match information, storylines, predictions, odds, and even how to watch it in the US.

Giovanni Savarese's team will be back at home after suffering a painful defeat in Philadelphia. The Timbers have struggled to find consistency so far, so this game will be important for them to start picking up victories regularly.

The visitors, on the other hand, will be also seeking the three points after being held by Austin FC in the previous round. Peter Vermes' squad has been proving to be a strong contender to the 2021 MLS Cup, but there's still a long way to go this season.

Portland Timbers vs Sporting KC: Match Information

Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021
Time: 10:30 PM (ET)
Location: Providence Park, Portland, Oregon

Portland Timbers vs Sporting KC: Time by State in the US

ET: 10:30 PM
CT: 9:30 PM
MT: 8:30 PM
PT: 7:30 PM

Portland Timbers vs Sporting KC: Storylines and Head-to-Head

Portland Timbers couldn't begin the 2021 MLS season as expected. They've been struggling to string together good results as they were beaten four times after seven matches. Giovanni Savarese's side has plenty of work to do, but it may receive good news soon.

Sebastian Blanco could be making his MLS return soon after being sidelined for a long while, and he could even take part in this tough game. Sporting Kansas City will travel to Portland hoping to get back to winning ways after dropping two points against Austin last weekend.

Peter Vermes' team, however, holds a four-game unbeaten run. These two sides have met 20 times and things were evenly matched so far. Both sides have claimed seven wins each and finished level in the other six games.

Portland Timbers vs Sporting KC: 2021 MLS Standings

After Week 7, Portland Timbers stand seventh in the Western Conference standings with nine points. On the other hand, Sporting Kansas City sit second with 17 points, just one shy from the leaders, Los Angeles Galaxy.

Portland Timbers vs Sporting KC: 2021 MLS Top Scorers

Felipe Mora is Portland Timbers' leading goalscorer after being on target twice, while Alan Pulido is Sporting Kansas City's top scorer with five goals so far.

How to watch or live stream Portland Timbers vs Sporting KC in the US

The game between Portland Timbers and Sporting Kansas City to be played at Providence Park on 2021 MLS Week 8 will be broadcast in the US by ESPN+, Fox 12 Plus, Bally Sports Kansas City, and SiriusXM FC.

Portland Timbers vs Sporting KC: Predictions and Odds

Bookmakers have already made their predictions and they believe the hosts are slight favorites to claim the three points. FanDuel has given Portland Timbers odds of +135, while Sporting Kansas City have +160, and a tie would result in a +250 payout.