Portland Timbers will host Colorado Rapids at Providence Park in the early hours of Thursday, 29 May, in a match between two playoff chasers in Major League Soccer (MLS).
The Western Conference clash puts together the two sides who currently occupy the final two automatic playoff positions in the division, which should mean we're in for a tight contest.
Ahead of kick-off, check out our Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids prediction below.
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Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids prediction: A low-scoring affair at Providence Park
Key Stats
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in each of Portland Timbers' last five matches in all competitions.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in five of Colorado Rapids' last six MLS matches.
- Antony has more MLS assists (eight) than any other player so far this season.
Correct score prediction: Portland Timbers 1-0 Colorado Rapids
Both teams are in the midst of a stretch of games where goals have been far from commonplace at both ends of the pitch. Therefore, it would be a huge shock if this match were a goal fest. Portland have the edge due to the fact that Colorado have picked up just one point from their last four matches on the road.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds stacked against Colorado
- HOME: 13/20 (1.65) – 60.6%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids odds indicate that this should be a comfortable night for the hosts, which is slightly at odds with the league table, which suggests this should be a 50/50 match. Ladbrokes has given Portland a 60.6% chance of winning the match, while Colorado Rapids have been given just a 25% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Portland
This has been a fixture that has been kind to Portland in recent times, with the Timbers winning four of their last five matches against Colorado. The Rapids did record a win over Portland at the back end of the 2024 season, though, so they do have recent success of their own in this fixture. The most recent clash, in March 2025, finished 3-0 to Portland.
USA MLS 23/03/25
Colorado Rapids
Portland Timbers
USA MLS 15/09/24
Colorado Rapids
Portland Timbers
Leagues Cup 02/08/24
Portland Timbers
Colorado Rapids
USA MLS 25/02/24
Portland Timbers
Colorado Rapids
USA MLS 24/09/23
Portland Timbers
Colorado Rapids
Portland Timbers preview: Neville battling both injury and form issues
Portland Timbers manager Phil Neville will be without four first-team players for this one as his side looks to end its four-match winless streak. Diego Chara, Zac McGraw, James Pantemis and Jonathan Rodriguez are all in the treatment room, and none of them will return in time to face the Rapids.
Predicted lineup: Creapeau (GK), Mosquera, Surman, Zuparic, Fory, Ayala, Paredes, Alves, Costa, Fernandez, Mora
USA MLS 11/05/25
W
Sporting Kansas City
0
Portland Timbers
1
USA US Open Cup 07/05/25
W
Tacoma Defiance
2
Portland Timbers
3
USA MLS 04/05/25
L
San Jose Earthquakes
4
Portland Timbers
1
USA MLS 28/04/25
W
LA Galaxy
2
Portland Timbers
4
USA MLS 20/04/25
D
Los Angeles FC
3
Portland Timbers
3
Colorado Rapids preview: Armas to go in unchanged
Like his opposite number this weekend, Chris Armas, who was once an assistant manager at Manchester United, has no reason to change anything after back-to-back MLS wins. Due to various injury issues, four players won't be available to him: Cole Basstet, Zack Steffan, Rafael Navarro, and Ali Fadal.
Predicted lineup: Defreitas-Hansen (GK), Cannon, Maxso, Murphy, Travis, Atencio, Larraz, Ku-DiPietro, Yapi, Harris, Mihailovic
USA MLS 11/05/25
L
San Jose Earthquakes
2
Colorado Rapids
0
USA MLS 03/05/25
L
DC United
2
Colorado Rapids
1
USA MLS 27/04/25
D
Seattle Sounders
1
Colorado Rapids
1
USA MLS 20/04/25
D
Houston Dynamo
2
Colorado Rapids
2
USA MLS 13/04/25
W
San Diego FC
2
Colorado Rapids
3
Player to watch: Antony
No player in Major League Soccer has recorded more assists than Portland Timbers' Antony this season. The Brazilian is the man who gives Phil Neville's side a bit of X Factor and could be the difference maker between them making the playoffs this season and missing out like they did last season. If he can add more goals to his game, then he will be a real force to be reckoned with.