Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

MLS Betting Preview: Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers

Colorado Rapids host Portland Timbers at DSG Park, with kick-off set for 16:30 on Saturday 28 February.

We’re happy to side with Colorado 0.0 on the Asian Handicap when they take on Portland. At odds of -164, we get a return if the hosts win and there’s the insurance of money back if the game is drawn.

Colorado Rapids were beaten in their last game. On their travels, they suffered a 2-0 loss against Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field. Matt Wells' side had three shots on target and boasted 57% possession.

Portland Timbers won their previous game which was at home. It was a 3-2 victory against Columbus Crew at Providence Park. The Oregon team recorded 46% possession and totalled six shots on goal, while Felipe Mora, Antony and Ariel Lassiter found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Portland have beaten Colorado in the last two encounters. The most recent was a 2-1 home victory at Providence Park following a 3-0 away win at DSG Park. In the previous 10 H2H matches, we have seen six Portland victories, three Colorado wins and one draw.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
15	Colorado Rapids	6	3	0	3	13	10	3	13:10	9
26	Portland Timbers	6	1	1	4	9	15	-6	9:15	4

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Colorado have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts. The Rapids have averaged 51.7% possession and 6.0 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.9 goals from 5.1 shots on goal, 10.4 attempts and 6.8 corners.

Darren Yapi is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Rafael Navarro has 3 and Paxten Aaronson 2. Rafael Navarro has made the most assists with 2.

Portland have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.5 goals from 9.3 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. Phil Neville's men average 42.9% possession, 5.0 corners awarded and 6.4 corners against them, while conceding 2.2 goals from 9.6 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal.

Felipe Mora has top scored with 3, while Kristoffer Velde and Kamal Miller are next best on 2. Antony and Ariel Lassiter have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Colorado Rapids confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Zack Steffen (GK), Reggie Cannon, Rob Holding, Lucas Herrington, Jackson Travis, Paxten Aaronson, Hamzat Ojediran, Joshua Atencio, Dante Sealy, Rafael Navarro, Alex Harris.

Portland Timbers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): James Pantemis (GK), Brandon Bye, Finn Surman, Alex Bonetig, Jimer Fory, Diego Chara, Cole Bassett, Antony, Felipe Mora, Kristoffer Velde, Gage Guerra.

Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the key Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best corners pick, correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

Colorado are available at odds of -164 and that can be taken with confidence when it comes to Asian Handicap 0.0 for this MLS game. We believe the home team can claim a victory.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent MLS stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers league stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Colorado in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in any of their last 5 games on the road.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in 3 consecutive games on the road.

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 62.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Colorado 2 - 1 Portland

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Colorado winning 2-1. Odds of +600 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Darren Yapi to Score +190

Darren Yapi (Colorado) has netted two goals in his past four MLS home matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +190.

Latest Darren Yapi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+190

First

+525

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Corners Prediction

Colorado Over 5.5 Corners +105

It’s been an average of 6.80 corners for Colorado in their past 5 matches, with Portland conceding over 5.5 corners in the last five games. The latest stats suggest that it’s worth backing Colorado to cover the Team Corners line, with +105 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Colorado

Total

12.80 6.00 6.80

Home

10.80 6.30 4.50

Away

12.40 4.70 7.70

Portland

Total

11.40 5.00 6.40

Home

10.60 5.50 5.10

Away

10.50 5.00 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-143

Colorado Corners

Over 5.5

-108

Under 5.5

-132

Portland Corners

Over 4.5

-108

Under 4.5

-133

Most Corners

1

-143

X

+650

2

+143

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Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Some will want to go ahead and back Colorado Rapids at +117 to win this MLS encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 46% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. For those wanting to back Portland Timbers, you will find +195 about this outsider.

For those wanting an alternative, Colorado are +165 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Portland being priced up at +235 and the draw is +143.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -217 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+117

X

+275

2

+195

Half-Time Result

1

+165

X

+143

2

+235

Double Chance

1X

-263

12

-385

X2

-152

Draw No Bet

1

-167

2

+115

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-114

2 Hcp +0.25

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+143

Over 2.5

-182

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-217

No

+155

Favourite Rafael Navarro is now available at +390 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Rafael Navarro (Colorado)

First

+135

Anytime

+390

Darren Yapi (Colorado)

First

+190

Anytime

+525

Felipe Mora (Portland)

First

+195

Anytime

+575

Antony Alves Santos (Portland)

First

+240

Anytime

+700

Dante Sealy (Colorado)

First

+280

Anytime

+800

Paxten Aaronson (Colorado)

First

+290

Anytime

+850

Ariel Lassiter (Portland)

First

+290

Anytime

+850

Kristoffer Velde (Portland)

First

+360

Anytime

+1050

Cole Bassett (Portland)

First

+370

Anytime

+1050

Jimer Fory (Portland)

First

+480

Anytime

+1400

Connor Ronan (Colorado)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Joao Ortiz (Portland)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Josh Atencio (Colorado)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Colorado haven’t tasted defeat in five consecutive matches at DSG Park. Matt Wells' side have managed five victories, three losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Portland haven’t tasted victory in eight consecutive matches on the road. The Oregon team have recorded six defeats, three draws and one victory in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.50 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Portland beat Colorado 3-0 when they last met at DSG Park. We’ve seen the previous 7 H2H meetings at DSG Park involve three Colorado victories. There have also been two draws and two Portland triumphs.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Colorado Rapids Home Stats		5-2-3	2.50	1.50	1.00	5	5	5	5
Portland Timbers Away Stats		1-3-6	1.90	0.50	1.40	3	7	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers Lineups & Team News

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