Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers Prediction: There will be little to separate both teams

Colorado Rapids’ struggles have continued up until this point and there’s currently no indication that they are turning their fortunes around. Colorado Rapids will face Portland Timbers in this game and even though a win looks unlikely, they are bound to get a lucky win sometime soon.

Portland Timbers have been searching for a win in their last 5 games in a row and might catch a lucky break here against this team. They are in poor form like the hosts, but they are a much better team and can take this chance to get back to winning ways.

The MLS table shows Colorado Rapids are at the bottom of the log with 14 points from 20 matches. While Portland Timbers are 25th with 22 points from 21 matches.

Colorado Rapids - LDLDL

Colorado Rapids have maintained their status as the poorest team in the division this season. Their current form shows they have not won in their last 10 matches in all competitions. In their 5 most recent games they had 3 defeats and 2 draws. They lost to Columbus Crew, Orlando City SC and Saint Louis City SC, while holding San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy to a draw.

Colorado Rapids’ home form has been equally poor as the table shows. They played 9 games at home and had 0 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats. Their last 5 home games ended in 2 draws and 3 defeats. They suffered back-to-back defeats against Philadelphia, Real Salt Lake and FC Cincinnati and then drew games against San Jose and LA Galaxy.

Colorado Rapids lost in their last game against Saint Louis City away from home. They conceded both goals in the 4th and 11th minute by Tim Parker and Jared Stroud. And the game ended that way at full time.

Team streak: no wins (10), no goals scored (4), less than 2.5 goals (6/7), less than 4.5 cards (6/7), less than 10.5 corners (7/9).

Portland Timbers - LDLDW

Portland Timbers are also going through a rough patch as the hosts and a win here is very crucial for them. They have failed to win in their last 4 games and had only 1 win in their last 9 games in a row. Their last 5 games ended in 2 draws and 2 defeats and 1 win. They won 1-0 against FC Dallas and then drew against San Jose Earthquakes and New York City , but lost to Chicago Fire and Minnesota United.

Their away form is also poor as the table reveals as they have won 1, drew 4 and lost 6 of their last 11 matches away from home. Their 5 most recent away games ended in 2 defeats and 3 draws. The defeats were against Sporting Kansas City and Minnesota United, while the draws were against Real Salt Lake, Seattle Sounders and San Jose Earthquakes.

In their last game, they lost 4-1 against Minnesota United away from home. They conceded 2 goals in the first half through Diego Chara (own goal) and Emmanuel Reynoso. And in the second half, they pulled one back through Franck Boli but then conceded two extra goals in the 74th and 77th minute from Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Emmanuel Reynoso before the end of the game.

Team streak: No wins (4), without a clean sheet (3), less than 10.5 corners (5/7).

Head to Head

Colorado Rapids and Portland Timbers have played 20 matches in the past. Portland Timbers won 9 matches, while Colorado Rapids won 6 and 5 matches ended in a draw.

Analysis and Betting Tips

According to analysis, Colorado Rapids have scored 14 goals and conceded 29 goals in 20 matches in the MLS. They have scored 0.7 goals per game and have a 7% conversion rate. They also create 1.8 big chances per game and take a total of 10.7 shots per game with 3.9 shots on target per game. They take an average of 4.3 corners per game and take up 48.1% possession on average. On the defense, they have 6 clean sheets and they conceded 1.5 goals per game.

According to analysis, Portland Timbers have scored 23 goals and conceded 31 goals in 21 matches in the MLS. They have scored 1.1 goals per game and have a 10% conversion rate. They also create 1.7 big chances per game and take a total of 11.5 shots per game with 4.1 shots on target per game. They take an average of 3.7 corners per game and take up 44.8% possession on average. On the defense, they have 6 clean sheets and they conceded 1.5 goals per game.

Betting Tips:

• Under 2.5 Goals at 1.86 Odds
• Draw FT at 3.45 Odds
• Correct Score 0-0 at 11 Odds