MLS: Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers – Prediction, Stats & Odds

Get ready for some top-notch MLS action in the game between Colorado Rapids and Portland Timbers, with the latest team stats, expert betting tips, and the hottest odds.

This Tuesday, the Colorado Rapids will take on the Portland Timbers. Both teams head to Dick’s Sporting Goods Park determined to break their respective winless streaks. The Rapids have unfortunately missed out on three points in nine consecutive matches, while the Timbers are on a mission to avoid their fifth straight game without a victory.

In the Western Conference, Colorado currently ranks 14th with 14 points, while Portland is sitting in 12th place, eight points ahead. It’s worth noting that the Timbers dominated the last MLS meeting between these two teams, winning 3-0 at Providence Park last season.

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Colorado Rapids Form

Despite a solitary draw point in their last three matches, the Colorado Rapids have shown grit and determination. Their match against Orlando City may have ended in a 2-0 defeat, but they bounced back with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against LA Galaxy. Unfortunately, they couldn’t maintain their momentum and came up empty-handed against St. Louis City, who ran out as 2-0 winners. The Rapids are winless in their last six home games, drawing and losing three times apiece. They conceded seven goals and only scored four times.

Portland Timbers Form

In the last three games, Portland Timbers had a string of tough matches. They lost 1-2 against Chicago Fire FC, drew 1-1 with New York City FC, and suffered a crushing 4-1 defeat against Minnesota United. Unfortunately, their away record has been less than stellar, with just one win from the last six games in Major League Soccer. Although the Timbers managed to secure three draws, they were defeated twice and outscored by their opponents nine goals to four.

Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers Stats

Based on statistics from the last few matches these teams have played in all tournaments, here are some facts that may be helpful for betting on the upcoming game between Colorado Rapids and Portland Timbers.

Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers⁣ – In-form players

Sam Nicholson, who has only scored once recently in Major League Soccer, will be eager to hit the target again. Meanwhile, Portland Timbers will look to Franck Boli to inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents. Boli has scored three goals in his last six Major League Soccer games.

Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers Betting Tips

Full-time result

The Colorado Rapids may have only won one of their last 10 games at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, but they’re a force to be reckoned with, having drawn five and lost four. Meanwhile, the Portland Timbers have been struggling on the road, with just one win in their last 10 away games, accompanied by four draws and five defeats.

Both teams to score

In the last ten games, Colorado Rapids managed to score the first goal in only four of them. Meanwhile, Portland Timbers only scored the opening goal in two out of their last ten away games. And here’s an interesting fact: Colorado Rapids have not been able to score in their past four consecutive games!

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Colorado Rapids’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Portland Timbers, who managed to score 0.8 times in those matches.

Match predictions: Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers

In conclusion, the impending game between Colorado Rapids and Portland Timbers appears to present a favorable betting prospect.

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