MLS· Regular Season - 30· Providence Park
Portland Timbers
Colorado Rapids18 Oct
Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 18 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
2-1
Fair odds
1.57
Expected goals
1.9 - 1.4
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More Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Portland Timbers +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.14 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Colorado Rapids +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 72% | 1.39 | - |
| 1XPortland Timbers or Draw | 71% | 1.41 | 1.40 |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 65% | 1.54 | 1.44 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 57% | 1.76 | - |
| X2Colorado Rapids or Draw | 56% | 1.77 | 1.65 |
| 1Portland Timbers to win | 44% | 2.29 | 2.20 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 43% | 2.32 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 36% | 2.76 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 35% | 2.86 | 2.62 |
| 2Colorado Rapids to win | 29% | 3.46 | 3.00 |
| AH1 -1.5Portland Timbers -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 28% | 3.54 | - |
| XDraw | 27% | 3.64 | 4.00 |
| AH2 -1.5Colorado Rapids -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.23 | - |
Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 2.15 | 3.60 | 2.80 | - | - | 1.44 | 2.62 |
| Dafabet | 2.20 | 4.00 | 3.00 | - | - | - | - |
| Bet365 | 2.15 | 3.80 | 2.90 | 1.50 | 2.50 | 1.44 | 2.62 |
| Marathonbet | 2.18 | 3.82 | 2.82 | 1.42 | 2.49 | 1.41 | 2.64 |
| Betfair | 2.15 | 3.90 | 2.80 | 1.44 | 2.60 | - | - |
| BetVictor | 2.05 | 3.75 | 2.90 | 1.44 | 2.63 | 1.40 | 2.75 |
| Betano | 2.18 | 3.90 | 3.00 | 1.52 | 2.65 | 1.44 | 2.65 |
Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids preview & analysis
Match preview
Portland Timbers host Colorado Rapids in the MLS (Regular Season - 30) at Providence Park on Sunday, 18 October 2026, with kick-off at 02:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Portland Timbers are struggling for results, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 5 and conceding 11. Most recently they lost to Los Angeles Galaxy 0-2 away. They're 10th in the table with 33 points from 29 games. Colorado Rapids arrive in mixed form, with 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 12. Most recently they drew with Minnesota United FC 2-2 at home. They're 9th in the table with 38 points from 29 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Portland Timbers have won 4, Colorado Rapids have won 2 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 3.3 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Portland Timbers narrow favourites: Portland Timbers 44%, draw 27%, Colorado Rapids 29%. We expect around 3.3 goals (1.9 - 1.4 in expected goals), with 64% for over 2.5 and 65% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 64% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Portland Timbers 2-1 Colorado Rapids.
Recent form
Portland Timbers- 15 OctALos Angeles Galaxy0-2
- 11 OctASporting Kansas City3-3
- 27 SeptASan Jose Earthquakes1-3
- 20 SeptHAtlanta United FC0-1
- 13 SeptAFC Dallas1-2
Colorado Rapids- 15 OctHMinnesota United FC2-2
- 11 OctHSan Jose Earthquakes1-1
- 27 SeptALos Angeles Galaxy2-3
- 20 SeptHSeattle Sounders3-3
- 17 SeptHSt. Louis City0-3
Head to head
MLS table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 29 | 15 | 7 | 7 | +31 | 52 |
| 2 |  St. Louis City | 29 | 14 | 9 | 6 | +16 | 51 |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | +8 | 50 |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | +10 | 47 |
| 5 |  Houston Dynamo | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | +2 | 46 |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | +15 | 45 |
| 7 |  Seattle Sounders | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | +2 | 41 |
| 8 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | -9 | 39 |
| 9 | Colorado Rapids | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 38 |
| 10 | Portland Timbers | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | -5 | 33 |
| 11 |  Real Salt Lake | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | -5 | 33 |
| 12 |  San Diego | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 33 |
| 13 |  Minnesota United FC | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | -9 | 31 |
| 14 |  Austin | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | -17 | 31 |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 29 | 6 | 4 | 19 | -37 | 22 |
Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids: FAQ
What is the Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Portland Timbers 2-1 Colorado Rapids.
Who is the favourite to win Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids?
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Portland Timbers are favourites. Our model gives Portland Timbers a 44% chance of winning, Colorado Rapids 29%, and the draw 27%.
Will both teams score in Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids?
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We rate both teams to score at 65%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids kick off?
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Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids kicks off at 02:30 UTC on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at Providence Park, Portland.
