What is our Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers prediction?
Colorado Rapids
2 - 1
Portland Timbers
Our prediction for this match: Colorado Rapids 2 - 1 Portland Timbers
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Colorado Rapids and Portland Timbers meet in a clash between two sides showing contrasting early-season signals, with 2-1 our predicted outcome. Colorado opened the campaign with a disappointing 2–0 loss to Seattle Sounders, despite posting 1.45 expected goals on average last season. Their home numbers, however, remain encouraging: 2.00 points per game, 100% BTTS, and 2.00 goals scored at altitude. The hosts are almost at full strength, with midfielder Ali Fadal the only absentee.
Portland, on the other hand, are boosted by a dramatic 3–2 win over Columbus Crew, but their away form is alarming—0.20 points per game and just 0.40 goals scored. Injuries further complicate matters, with Da Costa, Fernández, and McGraw all ruled out. The Timbers concede 1.80 goals per away match and failed to score in 60% of their road games last season, making this a difficult assignment in Colorado.
Historically, Portland have edged the matchup with 15 wins from 33, but the Rapids' strong home metrics suggest a more balanced contest this time. As both teams averaged 3.20 total goals last season, we are tempted to bet on Over 2.5 goals, alongside BTTS and Over 1.5 goals first half.
This MLS match will be played on Saturday, 28 February 2026 at 21:30.
- League
- MLS
- Kick-off
- Sat 28 Feb 2026, 21:30UK time
Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | ||
| Correct Score: Colorado Rapids 2-1 Portland Timbers | 17/2 | |
| Double Chance: 1X | 4/11 | |
| Draw No Bet: Colorado Rapids | 8/13 | |
| Half Time/Full Time: Colorado Rapids / Colorado Rapids | 5/2 | |
| Asian Handicap: Colorado Rapids 0 | 3/5 | |
| European Handicap: Colorado Rapids +1 | 4/11 | |
| Player bets | ||
| Anytime Goalscorer: Leal Rafael Navarro | 13/10 | |
| First Goalscorer: Leal Rafael Navarro | 5/1 | |
| To be Booked: Jimer Fory | 7/4 | |
| Goals | ||
| Both Teams to Score: Yes | 1/2 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals | 1/6 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals | 4/7 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals | 8/15 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals | 2/9 | |
| Colorado Rapids Clean Sheet: No | 1/4 | |
| Corners | ||
| Total Corners: 9 - 11 | 8/5 | |
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View OfferColorado Rapids Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwllwldldl | 1.10 |
| Home | wwdd | 2.00 |
| Away | wlllll | 0.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 3.25 | 3.17 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 2.00 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.90 | 1.25 | 2.33 |
| BTTS | 70% | 100% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.45 | 1.71 | 1.29 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.77 | 1.57 | 1.90 |
Portland Timbers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lddllwldlw | 0.90 |
| Home | dlwdw | 1.60 |
| Away | ldlll | 0.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 4.20 | 2.20 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 2.00 | 0.40 |
| Conceded | 2.00 | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.45 | 1.71 | 1.20 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.78 | 1.76 | 1.79 |
Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Colorado Rapids (33%)
33 Matches
Portland Timbers (45%)
Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers Past Results
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