Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Mar 2025
Expect a Generous Number of Goals
The stats imply that we’ll see a few goals when Colorado and Portland clash. If you think our pick is the right way to go, you can secure odds of -163 when it comes to betting Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market.
2-1 Win for Rapids in Last H2H Battle
Colorado Rapids have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest was away where San Jose Earthquakes were beaten 2-1 at PayPal Park. The Rapids managed four shots on target and had 40% possession, with Cole Bassett and Calvin Harris each scoring one goal.
Portland Timbers drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home at Providence Park against LA Galaxy. The Oregon team had 48% possession and four shots on goal, while Felipe Mora found the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last head-to-head saw Colorado land a 2-1 home victory over Portland at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. The past 10 H2H games have seen each team land four wins and there’s been two draws.
MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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11 | ![]() |
21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 31 | 30 | 1 | 31:30 | 33 |
16 | ![]() |
23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 27 | 33 | -6 | 27:33 | 29 |
2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 6.5 attempts. Colorado have had 44.1% possession and 3.7 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.3 goals from 7.1 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts, while being awarded 5.0 corners.
Top goalscorer Rafael Navarro has found the net 4 times, with Cole Bassett, Calvin Harris, Keegan Rosenberry and Oliver Larraz scoring 1 each. Oliver Larraz and Djordje Mihailovic have racked up the most assists with 2 each.
Portland Timbers – Last 10 League GamesPortland have won 1, lost 4 and drawn 5, with an average of 0.8 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts. There’s been an average of 47.1% possession, 4.6 corners awarded and 6.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.8 goals from 5.8 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts.
Antony has landed 3 goals, Jonathan Rodriguez 2, with Felipe Mora and two others scoring 1. David Da Costa, Evander Ferreira and Santiago Moreno have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Colorado Rapids confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Adam Beaudry (GK), Reggie Cannon, Andreas Maxsoe, Chidozie Awaziem, Keegan Rosenberry, Cole Bassett, Joshua Atencio, Oliver Larraz, Kevin Cabral, Rafael Navarro, Djordje Mihailovic.
Portland Timbers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): James Pantemis (GK), Eric Miller, Finn Surman, Kamal Miller, Jimer Fory, Diego Chara, David Ayala, Santiago Moreno, David Da Costa, Antony, Felipe Mora.
Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers Prediction & Betting Tips
There’s a strong argument for backing Over 2.5 Goals at attractive odds of -163 based on the information to hand. We’re expecting at least three goals to be scored in this MLS clash.
Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.
Key Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers league stats:
Over 2.5 Probability
The bookies are estimating that there is a 61.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
Those in search of a bigger price could include Over 2.5 Goals in a Result & Total Goals bet. This means you need three or more goals to be scored along with predicting the winning team.

Correct Score Prediction
We’re betting on Colorado to secure a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +650 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.
Corners Prediction
Portland have been awarded an average of 4.60 corners in the past 10 games, while Colorado have yielded a corner average of 5.40 in their previous 5 matches. The number of Portland corners might be larger than the line implies and that means a bet at odds of -120.






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Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers Odds
Colorado Rapids are the -150 favourites and that means a 60% chance of winning this MLS match according to the betting odds at the bookies. If you want to back the outsider for this match, Portland Timbers are available at +350.
For those expecting a high-scoring game, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price.
The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all MLS matches and you can back Colorado Rapids at -333 and Portland Timbers at +240.







- MLS: 15/09 2024 Colorado 2 Portland 1
- MLS: 25/02 2024 Portland 4 Colorado 1
- MLS: 24/09 2023 Portland 3 Colorado 2
- MLS: 13/07 2023 Colorado 0 Portland 0
- MLS: 26/06 2022 Portland 3 Colorado 0
- MLS: 01/05 2022 Colorado 2 Portland 0
- MLS: 25/11 2021 Colorado 0 Portland 1
- MLS: 24/10 2021 Colorado 2 Portland 0
- MLS: 16/09 2021 Portland 2 Colorado 2
- MLS: 05/11 2020 Portland 0 Colorado 1


- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 6.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 5.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 44.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 47.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Colorado Rapids this season are Rafael Navarro (3), Calvin Harris (1), Cole Bassett (1)
- Top Assistors for Colorado Rapids this season are Oliver Larraz (2), Djordje Mihailovic (1), Omir Fernandez (1)
Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers Lineups & Team News
You’ve found the right place for Colorado vs Portland team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.
We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest MLS squads.
Colorado Rapids Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Portland Timbers Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Colorado Rapids Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Portland Timbers Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Colorado Rapids Substitutes
- 11Omir Fernandez
- 14Calvin Harris
- 15Ali Fadal
- 19Ian Murphy
- 20Connor Ronan
- 27Kimani Stewart
- 34Michael Edwards
- 41Nicholas Defreitas
- 77Darren Yapi
Portland Timbers Substitutes
- 5Claudio Bravo
- 13Dario Zuparic
- 17Cristhian Paredes
- 18Zac McGraw
- 19Kevin Kelsy
- 23Ian Smith
- 25Trey Muse
- 29Juan Mosquera
- 80Joao Ortiz
Previous Colorado Rapids Lineups
Previous Portland Timbers Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Philadelphia | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 37:21 | 43 |
2 | San Diego | 22 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 46:30 | 42 |
3 | FC Cincinnati | 22 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 35:31 | 42 |
4 | Nashville SC | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 38:25 | 41 |
5 | Columbus Crew | 22 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 38:29 | 41 |
6 | Minnesota Utd | 22 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 39:25 | 40 |
7 | Inter Miami | 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 44:30 | 38 |
8 | Vancouver | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 35:25 | 38 |
9 | Orlando City | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 40:29 | 35 |
10 | Seattle Sounders | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 31:28 | 33 |
11 | Portland Timbers | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 31:30 | 33 |
12 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 35:24 | 32 |
13 | NYCFC | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 27:24 | 31 |
14 | NY Red Bulls | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 33:27 | 30 |
15 | Charlotte FC | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 36:36 | 29 |
16 | Colorado Rapids | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 27:33 | 29 |
17 | Chicago Fire | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 40:38 | 28 |
18 | SJ Earthquakes | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 42:37 | 28 |
19 | Austin FC | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 15:23 | 27 |
20 | Houston Dynamo | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 29:35 | 26 |
21 | Real Salt Lake | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 23:28 | 25 |
22 | NE Revolution | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 26:25 | 25 |
23 | Sporting KC | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 35:41 | 23 |
24 | FC Dallas | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 27:39 | 21 |
25 | Atlanta United | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 23:38 | 19 |
26 | D.C. United | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 18:41 | 19 |
27 | Toronto FC | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 24:29 | 18 |
28 | St. Louis | 22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 23:35 | 18 |
29 | LA Galaxy | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 24:43 | 15 |
30 | CF Montréal | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 19:41 | 15 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Los Angeles FC | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 20:6 | 25 |
2 | Columbus Crew | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 21:12 | 25 |
3 | Nashville SC | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 22:9 | 24 |
4 | Philadelphia | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 24:12 | 24 |
5 | NYCFC | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 19:10 | 24 |
6 | NY Red Bulls | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 25:10 | 23 |
7 | Charlotte FC | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 21:11 | 22 |
8 | Portland Timbers | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 18:14 | 22 |
9 | Seattle Sounders | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 21:9 | 21 |
10 | San Diego | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 22:11 | 21 |
11 | Minnesota Utd | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 23:13 | 21 |
12 | Vancouver | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 22:13 | 20 |
13 | Inter Miami | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 24:16 | 20 |
14 | FC Cincinnati | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18:14 | 20 |
15 | Colorado Rapids | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 17:16 | 20 |
16 | Orlando City | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 23:17 | 18 |
17 | Austin FC | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 8:8 | 17 |
18 | Real Salt Lake | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 13:10 | 16 |
19 | Atlanta United | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 17:15 | 15 |
20 | SJ Earthquakes | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 27:19 | 14 |
21 | St. Louis | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 14:16 | 13 |
22 | Houston Dynamo | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 14:19 | 13 |
23 | Sporting KC | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 19:23 | 12 |
24 | LA Galaxy | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13:16 | 11 |
25 | D.C. United | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9:18 | 11 |
26 | Chicago Fire | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11:14 | 10 |
27 | Toronto FC | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10:14 | 10 |
28 | NE Revolution | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10:13 | 8 |
29 | CF Montréal | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8:22 | 6 |
30 | FC Dallas | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 9:18 | 5 |

















