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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Portland Timbers take on an impressive Colorado Rapids side in an important encounter at the DSG Park on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers Preview
Colorado Rapids are in fourth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The Rapids edged FC Dallas to a narrow 3-2 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Portland Timbers, on the other hand, are in eighth place in the league table and have been inconsistent this season. The Timbers defeated Seattle Sounders by a 1-0 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Portland Timbers have a good recent record against Colorado Rapids and have won 15 out of the last 32 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Colorado Rapids' 10 victories.
- Portland Timbers have managed to win three matches on the trot against Colorado Rapids for only the second time in their history, with neither team being able to put together a run of four consecutive victories in this fixture.
- Colorado Rapids have won each of their last two matches in the regular season of MLS by a 3-2 scoreline and have scored at least three goals in three consecutive league games.
- Portland Timbers have managed to keep six clean sheets in their last 15 matches in all competitions.
Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers Prediction
Colorado Rapids have punched above their weight this season and several impressive players in their squad going into this game. The Rapids have a poor recent record against Portland Timbers and will look to make amends in this fixture.
Portland Timbers have a good squad at their disposal and will need to be at their best this weekend. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw on Saturday.
Prediction: Colorado Rapids 2-2 Portland Timbers
Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Portland Timbers to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Rafael Navarro to score - Yes
