The latest installment in one of MLS' most fierce rivalries takes place this weekend as Seattle Sounders host Portland Timbers.
Neither side has been at their best this season with the hosts sitting seventh in the table and their opponents down in 10th, yet with things extremely tight in the Western Conference both sides know a win could see them shoot up the standings.
Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers latest odds
The Sounders have won five of their eight home league matches this term and are clear favourites to notch another triumph at 5/6 (1.83) with bet365.
The Timbers though boast an excellent record in Seattle where they are unbeaten in their last four MLS visits, recording three wins and a draw.
An away win is offered at 16/5 (4.20) with the draw priced at 14/5 (3.80).
Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers first goal scorer
The hosts' Peruvian forward Raul Ruidiaz is the favourite to open the scoring at 4/1 (5.00) just ahead of teammate Fredy Montero who is available at 9/2 (5.50).
The visitors' top scorer this season is Jaroslaw Niezgoda and he is priced at 9/1 (10.00) to net first, while the Timbers' Sebsastian Blanco can be backed at 15/2 (8.50).
Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers preview
The north-west corner of the United States has long been home to some of the country's most passionate football supporters and this derby provides one of the best atmospheres in MLS.
It also usually provides plenty of entertainment with the most recent meeting back in January being the only time these sides have ever played out a goalless draw.
This season, the Timbers have been poor on the road winning just one of their 10 away matches, although they have netted in eight of those 10 games.
Seattle meanwhile are on a six-match scoring streak in front of their own fans and boast the best defensive record in the division, but against their rivals they have kept just one clean sheet in the last seven derbies.
Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers tips and predictions
Both teams to score is offered at 4/6 (1.65) while combining the selection with over 2.5 goals sees the odds rise to a healthy-looking evens (2.00).
Odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals at evens (2.0) for a 2pt stake with bet365
