Very strong pick · fair odds 1.21 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.25Odds
1
Value bet: Portland Timbers to win @ 1.85 – our chance 60% vs 54% implied by the price (edge +11%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultPortland Timbers to win ✗60% · @1.85
Double chancePortland Timbers or draw ✓83% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗63% · @1.53
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗84% · fair 1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.15
Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 18 October the Major League Soccer brings Portland Timbers against Colorado Rapids at Providence Park. Kick-off: 03:30 WAT. In the table, Portland Timbers are 7th, upper half, on 46 points after 34 matches; Colorado Rapids are 12th (lower half) with 43. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Portland Timbers, last 5: LDLLL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Los Angeles Galaxy, away. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Colorado Rapids, last 5: DDLDL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Minnesota United FC, at home. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Colorado Rapids, collecting 1.0 points per game to 0.3 for Portland Timbers.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Portland Timbers 2.2 xG, Colorado Rapids 1.1 xG – a total near 3.3. That is an open game on paper: 63% for three or more goals, 63% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Portland Timbers 60%, draw 23%, Colorado Rapids 17%.
Lower-risk option: Portland Timbers or draw (83%) at 1.25.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.53.
Price worth noting: Portland Timbers to win @1.85 – the bookmaker implies 54%, our ratings say 60%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Portland Timbers or draw (83%, odds 1.25 – longer than our fair 1.21, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Portland Timbers 2–1 Colorado Rapids. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Portland Timbers60%fair 1.67 · @1.85
Draw23%fair 4.33 · @3.50
Colorado Rapids17%fair 5.86 · @3.50
3.26Expected goals
2.16Portland Timbers xG
1.10Colorado Rapids xG
63%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
1–19%
2–09%
1–08%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Portland Timbers 2.2 – 1.1 Colorado Rapids expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Portland Timbers to win✗
60%
1.67
1.85 ▲
Double chance
Portland Timbers or draw✓
83%
1.21
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
63%
1.59
1.53
Draw no bet
Portland Timbers (draw no bet)
78%
1.29
–
Asian handicap
Portland Timbers -0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
61%
1.63
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
84%
1.20
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
63%
1.58
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
59%
1.70
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
–
First team to score
Portland Timbers to score first✗
64%
1.57
–
Half-time result
Portland Timbers ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.20
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Portland Timbers / FT Portland Timbers✗
40%
2.53
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.15
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Recent results
Portland Timbers – last 6
LDLLLD
15 Oct
@ Los Angeles Galaxy
0–2
L
11 Oct
@ Sporting Kansas City
3–3
D
27 Sep
@ San Jose Earthquakes
1–3
L
20 Sep
vs Atlanta United FC
0–1
L
13 Sep
@ FC Dallas
1–2
L
10 Sep
vs St. Louis City
2–2
D
1.2Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Colorado Rapids – last 6
DDLDLW
15 Oct
vs Minnesota United FC
2–2
D
11 Oct
vs San Jose Earthquakes
1–1
D
27 Sep
@ Los Angeles Galaxy
2–3
L
20 Sep
vs Seattle Sounders
3–3
D
17 Sep
vs St. Louis City
0–3
L
13 Sep
vs CF Montreal
1–0
W
1.5Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids.
What is the prediction for Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids?
Our pick is Portland Timbers or draw with a 83% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids?
On our numbers Portland Timbers have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Colorado Rapids 17%.
How many goals will there be in Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids?
Our predicted score is Portland Timbers 2–1 Colorado Rapids, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids?
Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 03:30 (West Africa Time) at Providence Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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