MLSSun 18 Oct, 05:30 EATProvidence Park

Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids prediction

Portland TimbersHome57%to win
2.10 : 1.24expected goalsDraw 22%
Colorado RapidsAway21%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 1.5 goals1.22

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip82%
Over 1.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.222 units
Bold tip41%
Portland Timbers to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 2.461 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids is Portland Timbers to win, with a 57% chance. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.22.

Portland recent form-3%Colorado recent form-1%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
Portland TimbersLLLDW
  • Lat San Jose Earthquakes1-3
  • Lv Atlanta United FC0-1
  • Lat FC Dallas1-2
  • Dv St. Louis CITY SC2-2
  • Wv Minnesota United FC5-4
Colorado RapidsLDWDL
  • Lat LA Galaxy2-3
  • Dv Seattle Sounders FC3-3
  • Wv CF Montréal1-0
  • Dat Austin FC1-1
  • Lat Columbus Crew0-3

In numbers, Portland red and Colorado green

1.3Points per game1.2
1.9Goals scored per game0.9
1.8Goals conceded per game1.3
5%Clean sheets40%

Last meetings

  • Colorado Rapids2-0Portland Timbers

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
PortlandColorado
20Games played20
7Wins7
4Draws3
9Losses10
37Goals scored19
35Goals conceded26
1.9Scored per game0.9
1.8Conceded per game1.3
5W 2D 3LHome record6W 1D 3L
2W 2D 6LAway record1W 2D 7L
5%Clean sheets40%
75%Both teams scored35%
75%Over 2.5 goals40%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

MLS
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
10. Portland Timbers279513-3321.19
8. Colorado Rapids27113130361.33

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Key players

Top of each side this season
Portland Timbers
  • Kristoffer Velde
    Kristoffer VeldeTop scorer · F
    8 goals
  • Kristoffer Velde
    Kristoffer VeldeMost assists · F
    9 assists
  • James Pantemis
    James PantemisKeeper · G
    111 saves
Colorado Rapids
  • Paxten Aaronson
    Paxten AaronsonTop scorer · M
    7 goals
  • Paxten Aaronson
    Paxten AaronsonMost assists · M
    8 assists
  • Nico Hansen
    Nico HansenKeeper · G
    45 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals85%1.17
Over 2.5 goals65%1.54
Over 3.5 goals43%2.33
Both teams to score63%1.59
Portland or draw79%1.27
Colorado or draw43%2.31
Portland win and over 2.542%2.38
Colorado win and over 2.515%6.72

Most likely scores

1-19.8%
2-19.7%
2-07.8%
1-06.9%
3-16.8%

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Where to bet on Portland v Colorado

Our top pick is Over 1.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids: Portland Timbers are favourites
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Portland Timbers 57%, the draw 22% and Colorado Rapids 21%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Portland Timbers took 4 points from their last 5 games and Colorado Rapids took 5 from 5. Colorado Rapids come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Portland Timbers won 5 of their last 10 games at home. Colorado Rapids won 1 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Portland Timbers score 1.9 goals a game and let in 1.8. Colorado Rapids score 0.9 and let in 1.3. Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 of Portland Timbers games and 8 of Colorado Rapids games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 1 meeting, Portland Timbers won 0 and Colorado Rapids won 1 with 0 draws. The last one ended Colorado Rapids 2, Portland Timbers 0.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Over 1.5 goals has a 82% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Portland Timbers form

Portland Timbers have 7 wins, 4 draws and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 37 goals scored and 35 conceded. At home they have 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, D, W, newest first.

Colorado Rapids form

Colorado Rapids have 7 wins, 3 draws and 10 losses in their last 20 games, with 19 goals scored and 26 conceded. Away from home they have 1 win, 2 draws and 7 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, D, W, D, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 1 time in our records. Portland Timbers won 0, Colorado Rapids won 1 and 0 games ended level. Last time out it finished Colorado Rapids 2, Portland Timbers 0.

Our call

We expect Portland Timbers to score about 2.1 goals and Colorado Rapids about 1.2. That points to Portland Timbers to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.22. Our bold bet is Portland Timbers to win and Over 2.5 at 2.46.

Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids?

Our prediction for Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids is Portland Timbers to win, with a 57% chance. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.22.

What is the score prediction for Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 2-1 and 2-0. We expect Portland Timbers to score 2.1 goals and Colorado Rapids 1.2.

Will both teams score in Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids?

Both teams to score has a 63% chance. Both sides scored in 15 of Portland Timbers last 20 games and 7 of Colorado Rapids last 20.

How are Portland Timbers playing?

Portland Timbers have 7 wins, 4 draws and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 37 goals scored and 35 conceded. At home they have 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, D, W, newest first.

How are Colorado Rapids playing?

Colorado Rapids have 7 wins, 3 draws and 10 losses in their last 20 games, with 19 goals scored and 26 conceded. Away from home they have 1 win, 2 draws and 7 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, D, W, D, L, newest first.

What happened when Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids last met?

It ended Colorado Rapids 2, Portland Timbers 0. In the last 1 meeting Portland Timbers won 0 and Colorado Rapids won 1.

What is the best bet for Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids?

Over 1.5 goals at 1.22, with a 82% chance.

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