Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids Prediction & Stats | MLS | 18/10

The encounter between Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids is set to kick off at 03:30 on Sunday, 18/10.

This MLS fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

Draw

Why we predict a draw

We expect the match between Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids to end in a draw.

Both teams appear evenly matched, and we expect a balanced contest where neither side fully dominates. A draw looks like a likely outcome after 90 minutes.

Key Betting Insights

Portland Timbers

• Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
• Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
• 5 matches against Colorado Rapids ended in a draw

Colorado Rapids

• Scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches
• 5 matches against Portland Timbers ended in a draw
• Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches

Draw: 11/4

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Match Result

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Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	11/10	11/4	15/8	4/9	6/4
	6/5	11/4	7/4	4/11	11/8
	11/10	11/4	15/8	1/2	6/4
	11/10	11/4	9/5	4/9	7/5

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Portland Timbers Preview

Portland Timbers has completed 28 fixtures in the MLS, securing 9 wins, 6 draws, and 13 losses — an average of 1.18 points per game. In the MLS, the team has scored 51 goals (1.82 per game) and conceded 54 (1.93 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Portland Timbers has played 28 matches, scoring 51 goals (1.82 per match) and conceding 54 (1.93 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Portland Timbers

Goals Scored: 51

Goals Conceded: 54

Average Goals Scored: 1.82

Average Goals Conceded: 1.93

Wins: 9

Goal Difference: -3

Date	Game	Result
11/10	Sporting KC 3 - 3 Portland Timbers	D
27/09	San Jose Earthquakes 3 - 1 Portland Timbers	L
20/09	Portland Timbers 0 - 1 Atlanta United FC	L
13/09	Dallas 2 - 1 Portland Timbers	L
10/09	Portland Timbers 2 - 2 St. Louis City	D

Portland Timbers to win the match: 11/10

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Colorado Rapids Preview

Across 28 MLS matches, Colorado Rapids has posted 11 victories, 4 stalemates, and 13 defeats, averaging 1.32 points per fixture. In those games they scored 39 (1.39 per match) and conceded 39 (1.39 per match).

During the whole 2026 campaign, Colorado Rapids has earned 11 wins from 28 matches across all competitions, scoring 39 goals (1.39 per match) and conceding 39 (1.39 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Colorado Rapids

Goals Scored: 39

Goals Conceded: 39

Average Goals Scored: 1.39

Average Goals Conceded: 1.39

Wins: 11

Goal Difference: 0

Date	Game	Result
15/10	Colorado Rapids 2 - 2 Minnesota United	D
11/10	Colorado Rapids 1 - 1 San Jose Earthquakes	D
27/09	LA Galaxy 3 - 2 Colorado Rapids	L
20/09	Colorado Rapids 3 - 3 Seattle Sounders	D
13/09	Colorado Rapids 1 - 0 CF Montréal	W

Colorado Rapids to win the match: 15/8

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Statistical Insights for Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Portland Timbers

USA - MLS

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D L L L D	0.4
Home	L D W L W	1.4
Away	D L L D L	0.4

Colorado Rapids

USA - MLS

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D D L D W	1.2
Home	D D D W W	1.8
Away	L D L L L	0.2

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Home Win

6/5

45.87%

Draw

11/4

26.18%

Away Win

7/4

36.23%

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Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Portland Timbers

7

last 5 matches

Colorado Rapids

9

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Colorado Rapids scored +29% more goals than Portland Timbers in the last 5 matches.

Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids goals scored count, last 5 matches

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Sporting KC

3

San Jose Earthquakes

1

Atlanta United FC

0

Dallas

1

St. Louis City

2

2

Minnesota United

1

San Jose Earthquakes

2

LA Galaxy

3

Seattle Sounders

1

CF Montréal

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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Portland Timbers

11

last 5 matches

Colorado Rapids

9

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Portland Timbers conceded +22% more goals than Colorado Rapids in the last 5 matches.

Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids goals conceded count, last 5 matches

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Sporting KC

3

San Jose Earthquakes

3

Atlanta United FC

1

Dallas

2

St. Louis City

2

2

Minnesota United

1

San Jose Earthquakes

3

LA Galaxy

3

Seattle Sounders

0

CF Montréal

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Key metrics

Corners

Portland Timbers

29

last 5 matches

Colorado Rapids

28

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Portland Timbers received +4% more corners than Colorado Rapids in the last 5 matches.

Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids corners count, last 5 matches

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Sporting KC

1

San Jose Earthquakes

9

Atlanta United FC

5

Dallas

5

St. Louis City

9

7

Minnesota United

6

San Jose Earthquakes

6

LA Galaxy

4

Seattle Sounders

5

CF Montréal

Key metrics

Cards

Portland Timbers

5

last 5 matches

Colorado Rapids

10

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Colorado Rapids received +100% more cards than Portland Timbers in the last 5 matches.

Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids cards count, last 5 matches

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Sporting KC

1

San Jose Earthquakes

1

Atlanta United FC

2

Dallas

0

St. Louis City

1

2

Minnesota United

1

San Jose Earthquakes

3

LA Galaxy

2

Seattle Sounders

2

CF Montréal