Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids: prediction, tips and stats
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Our tips
Tip in 3d 22hFor matches from 3 pm UK time we publish the tips at noon, for earlier ones 3 hours before kick-off.
The match in numbers
Goalsattack/defenceBTTS66%57%O2.564%55%|exp. goals 1.6 : 1.2
H2Hlast 5 meetings
- Colorado Rapids2:0Portland TimbersL
- Portland Timbers2:1Colorado RapidsW
- Colorado Rapids0:3Portland TimbersW
- Colorado Rapids2:1Portland TimbersL
- Portland Timbers4:1Colorado RapidsW
Portland Timbers's record: 3 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses3.2 goals per match
Cornersleague corners9.7league 10.0under 10.5: 62%Expected corners: 9.7 in this match, 10.0 on average in the league.In this league 57% of matches end under 10.5 corners.
Yellow cardsleague yellows4.0league 4.1under 4.5: 64%Expected yellow cards: 4.0 in this match, 4.1 on average in the league.In this league 60% of matches end under 4.5 yellow cards.Chance of a red card in this match: 16%.
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Prediction: result and goals
Marketbookmakers' odds with the margin removedAttack/defenceour attack and defence ratings of the teams
Expected goals
Market1.8 : 1.5total 3.3Attack/defence1.6 : 1.2total 2.9
Portland Timbers : Colorado RapidsMost likely scores
Market1-111%2-19%1-0—1-28%2-06%2-27%0-1—Attack/defence1-112%2-19%1-09%1-27%2-08%2-2—0-17%
MarketAttack/defence1-11-111%1-112%2-12-19%2-19%1-01-0—1-09%1-21-28%1-27%2-02-06%2-08%2-22-27%2-2—0-10-1—0-17%
| Outcome | Market | Attack/defence |
|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 85%78% | 78% |
| 12 – no draw | 76%75% | 75% |
| 1X – home team avoid defeat | 68%72% | 72% |
| Both teams to score: yes | 66%57% | 57% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 64%55% | 55% |
| Under 3.5 goals | 58%68% | 68% |
| X2 – away team avoid defeat | 56%53% | 53% |
| 1 – Portland Timbers win | 44%47% · Elo 45% | 47%· Elo 45% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 42%32% | 32% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 36%45% | 45% |
| Both teams to score: no | 34%43% | 43% |
| 2 – Colorado Rapids win | 32%28% · Elo 28% | 28%· Elo 28% |
| X – draw | 24%25% · Elo 27% | 25%· Elo 27% |
| Under 1.5 goals | 15%22% | 22% |
Attack vs defence
Portland Timbers attack vs Colorado Rapids defenceattack1500defence1520−20 pts to the attack
Colorado Rapids attack vs Portland Timbers defenceattack1438defence1466−28 pts to the attack
1500 = league average, +100 pts = 1.2x the goals scored (attack) or 1.2x fewer conceded (defence). A description of both teams' strength turned into goals, not a tip: the model knows nothing of line-ups or motivation.
Shots on target, fouls, offsides
Shots on targetleague average
Under 9.5 · 58%close to the league averageunderover 42%
We expect 9.0 in this match, 9.2 on average in the league.LineChance of overLeague
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.8.554%55%
9.542%44%
10.531%33%
11.521%25%
Each team on its own
Portland Timberswe expect 4.6, league average 5.1 · chance of over 5.5: 32%
Colorado Rapidswe expect 4.2, league average 4.1 · chance of over 4.5: 42%
Foulsleague average
Under 21.5 · 51%close to the league averageunderover 49%
We expect 21.7 in this match, 21.2 on average in the league.LineChance of overLeague
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.20.556%53%
21.549%46%
22.542%40%
23.536%35%
Each team on its own
Portland Timberswe expect 9.3, league average 10.8 · chance of over 10.5: 33%
Colorado Rapidswe expect 12.4, league average 10.5 · chance of over 10.5: 67%
Offsidesleague average
Over 3.5 · 71%likely more than usual in the leagueunder 29%over
We expect 4.9 in this match, 3.1 on average in the league.LineChance of overLeague
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.2.586%59%
3.571%39%
4.554%20%
5.537%11%
Each team on its own
Portland Timberswe expect 3.9, league average 1.7 · chance of over 1.5: 88%
Colorado Rapidswe expect 1.4, league average 1.5 · chance of over 1.5: 41%
Counts cover 90 minutes, extra time excluded. Bookmakers settle on the league's official statistics, which can differ from ours by one.
Worth knowing before kick-off
- Portland Timbers concede 2.1 goals per game
- Portland Timbers: 8 of 10 matches over 2.5 goals
- Portland Timbers played 3 days ago
- Colorado Rapids played 3 days ago
League form
League position
Western Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Colorado Rapids | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 39:39 | 37 |
| 10 | Portland Timbers | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 51:54 | 33 |
Frequently asked questions
Who will win Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids?
Portland Timbers are the favourites. Chances: Portland Timbers win 44%, draw 24%, Colorado Rapids win 32%. Chances from bookmaker odds with the margin removed.
How many goals will there be in Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids?
Expected goals: 3.3 (Portland Timbers 1.8, Colorado Rapids 1.5). Chance of over 2.5 goals: 64%. Most likely score: 1-1.
Will both teams score in Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids?
The chance that both teams score is 66%.
When is Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids?
The MLS match kicks off 18 October 2026, 03:30 (UK time).