The Rapids are taking on Portland Timbers at DSG Park on the 15th of September. Will Sunday’s game go according to Chris Armas’ plans or will Phil Neville’s boys be the winners away from home? The answer to this question and many more can be found in the following Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers betting tips below.
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Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers prediction: Ton of goals at DSG Park
Key Stats
- We saw over 3.5 goals in three back-to-back Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers head-to-heads.
- Portland Timbers scored 55 goals and have the best goalscoring tally in the Western Conference right now.
- Coach Phil Neville has a tremendous 2-0-0 record against this opponent.
Correct score prediction: Colorado Rapids 2-3 Portland Timbers
One of the last three official meetings had 2-3 on the scoreboard after the referee’s final whistle. We don’t see why Sunday’s clash can’t end the same way, given how good the visitors’ attack has been lately. We trust our Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers prediction will succeed, as coach Neville’s team has the best attacking record in the Western Conference.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rapids have their chances
- HOME: +110 – 46.4%
- DRAW: +275 – 24.0%
- AWAY: +210 – 31.6%
*These Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers odds are subject to change
As you can see for yourselves, the expected winners at DSG Park are coach Armas’ players, as they have a whopping 46.4% win probability before the kick-off. On the other hand, the visitors from Portland only stand a 31.6% chance of scooping the three points.
Last five H2Hs: Two years of bad luck for Rapids
If you want to see how the two teams did in recent games, check out these Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers statistics and match facts.
Leagues Cup 02/08/24
Portland Timbers
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USA MLS 25/02/24
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USA MLS 24/09/23
Portland Timbers
Colorado Rapids
USA MLS 13/07/23
Colorado Rapids
Portland Timbers
USA MLS 05/07/23
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Colorado Rapids team news and form: Rapids unrecognizably good
Credit where credit is due – the Rapids have been performing quite well this season. They were at the bottom of the pit during the 2023 MSL campaign, but right now, coach Armas’ players managed to reach 4th place.
Predicted lineup: Steffen (GK), Travis, Maxso, Abubakar, Rosenberry, Larraz, Ronan, Mihailovic, Lewis, Harris & Navarro
USA MLS 03/10/24
L
LA Galaxy
3
Colorado Rapids
1
USA MLS 29/09/24
L
Minnesota United FC
3
Colorado Rapids
0
USA MLS 22/09/24
W
Toronto FC
0
Colorado Rapids
2
USA MLS 19/09/24
L
Sporting Kansas City
4
Colorado Rapids
1
USA MLS 15/09/24
W
Portland Timbers
1
Colorado Rapids
2
Portland Timbers team news and form: Mosquera the savior
Seeing as Mosquera scored a 55th-minute winner in the match against Seattle Sounders, we believe he will play against the Rapids as well. The visitors don’t have too many injury or suspension issues to deal with. Therefore, they should get the right result at DSG Park.
Predicted lineup: Crepeau (GK), Mosquera, Zuparic, Miller, Bravo, Chara, Ayala, Antony, Moreno, Evander & Toye
USA MLS 03/10/24
L
Austin FC
1
Portland Timbers
0
USA MLS 29/09/24
D
Vancouver Whitecaps
1
Portland Timbers
1
USA MLS 22/09/24
D
Real Salt Lake
3
Portland Timbers
3
USA MLS 19/09/24
W
LA Galaxy
2
Portland Timbers
4
USA MLS 15/09/24
L
Colorado Rapids
2
Portland Timbers
1
Player to watch: Felipe Mora
As we said earlier in our Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers predictions, the visitors have the best attacking record in the Western Conference. With 13 goals since the start of the season, Mora is bound to get some recognition. Experts believe he will make an appearance at DSG Park as well.
Second player to watch: Evander
It’s interesting to see a midfielder with as many goal contributions as Evander. Since the start of the 2024 MLS campaign, Evander managed to score 12 goals and supply teammates with 13 assists.
