Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids prediction & analysis
84%
Footrivo pick
Portland Timbers or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.19 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.25Odds
1
Value bet: Portland Timbers to win @ 1.85 – our chance 61% vs 54% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultPortland Timbers to win ✗61% · @1.85
Double chancePortland Timbers or draw ✓84% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗62% · @1.53
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗84% · fair 1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.15
Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids preview and prediction
The match
Colorado Rapids travel to Providence Park in the Major League Soccer on Sunday 18 October (03:30 WAT) to face Portland Timbers. Portland Timbers are 7th with 46 points from 34 games (in the top half), while Colorado Rapids sit 12th on 43 points (in the bottom half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Portland Timbers's last 5: LDLLL Most recently they lost to Los Angeles Galaxy 0–2 away. They average 1.2 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Colorado Rapids's last 5: DDLDL Most recently they drew with Minnesota United FC 2–2 at home. They average 1.5 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Colorado Rapids arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.0 points a game against 0.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 2.2 for Portland Timbers and 1.1 for Colorado Rapids. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score in 62% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Safer route: Portland Timbers or draw (84%) at 1.25.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.53.
Value angle: Portland Timbers to win at 1.85 – 61% on our numbers against 54% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Portland Timbers or draw – a 84% chance at odds of 1.25, above our fair price of 1.19, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Portland Timbers 2–1 Colorado Rapids. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Portland Timbers61%fair 1.63 · @1.85
Draw23%fair 4.39 · @3.50
Colorado Rapids16%fair 6.26 · @3.50
3.26Expected goals
2.19Portland Timbers xG
1.07Colorado Rapids xG
62%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
2–09%
1–19%
1–08%
3–17%
3–07%
From our goals model: Portland Timbers 2.2 – 1.1 Colorado Rapids expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Portland Timbers to win✗
61%
1.63
1.85 ▲
Double chance
Portland Timbers or draw✓
84%
1.19
1.25 ▲
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
62%
1.60
1.53
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
84%
1.20
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
63%
1.58
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
59%
1.70
–
Half-time result
Portland Timbers ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.15
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Portland Timbers / FT Portland Timbers✗
41%
2.46
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.15
–
Form
Portland Timbers – last 6
LDLLLD
15 Oct
@ Los Angeles Galaxy
0–2
L
11 Oct
@ Sporting Kansas City
3–3
D
27 Sep
@ San Jose Earthquakes
1–3
L
20 Sep
vs Atlanta United FC
0–1
L
13 Sep
@ FC Dallas
1–2
L
10 Sep
vs St. Louis City
2–2
D
1.2Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Colorado Rapids – last 6
DDLDLW
15 Oct
vs Minnesota United FC
2–2
D
11 Oct
vs San Jose Earthquakes
1–1
D
27 Sep
@ Los Angeles Galaxy
2–3
L
20 Sep
vs Seattle Sounders
3–3
D
17 Sep
vs St. Louis City
0–3
L
13 Sep
vs CF Montreal
1–0
W
1.5Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids.
What is the prediction for Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids?
Our pick is Portland Timbers or draw with a 84% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids?
On our numbers Portland Timbers have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Colorado Rapids 16%.
How many goals will there be in Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids?
Our predicted score is Portland Timbers 2–1 Colorado Rapids, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids?
Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 03:30 (West Africa Time) at Providence Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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