Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers: match statistics
Portland Timbers clearly surpass Colorado Rapids in terms of form and results. The visitors started the season with a victory (1-0-0), scoring 3 goals and conceding only 2, while the hosts lost their only match (0-0-1) without scoring a single goal. Analysis of the last 5 matches confirms Portland's advantage with 1.4 points per match and 'wldlw' form compared to Colorado's mere 0.4 points with a 'ldldl' streak. The visitors scored 9 goals in the last 5 meetings against just 4 for the hosts, indicating significantly better offensive efficiency. Although both teams have had defensive issues in recent matches, Portland presents better disposition and effectiveness, giving them a real chance of achieving an away victory.
Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Colorado Rapids played against Portland Timbers in MLS (United States). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Colorado Rapids has 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Portland Timbers has 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Colorado Rapids scores 0.00 goals per game and allows 2.00. Portland Timbers scores 3.00 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 2.94 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 0% of Colorado Rapids's games and 100% of Portland Timbers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 0% and 100%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Portland Timbers has the higher season xG average, 1.45 to 1.07 per game. Colorado Rapids takes 8.0 shots per game, while Portland Timbers takes 12.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Colorado Rapids leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.00 goals per game after halftime. Portland Timbers leads at halftime in 0% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Colorado Rapids's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (0 goals). For Portland Timbers, it is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 2.94 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 59% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Portland Timbers clearly surpass Colorado Rapids in terms of form and results. The visitors started the season with a victory (1-0-0), scoring 3 goals and conceding only 2, while the hosts lost their only match (0-0-1) without scoring a single goal. Analysis of the last 5 matches confirms Portland's advantage with 1.4 points per match and 'wldlw' form compared to Colorado's mere 0.4 points with a 'ldldl' streak. The visitors scored 9 goals in the last 5 meetings against just 4 for the hosts, indicating significantly better offensive efficiency. Although both teams have had defensive issues in recent matches, Portland presents better disposition and effectiveness, giving them a real chance of achieving an away victory.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Colorado Rapids | Portland Timbers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 50% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.00 | 0.50 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Colorado Rapids scores in 0% of games (0 of 1 meczów), while Portland Timbers keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).
Portland Timbers scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Colorado Rapids keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Colorado Rapids
Over / Under - Portland Timbers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Colorado Rapids - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Portland Timbers - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 0% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 4.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 100% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Colorado Rapids
Portland Timbers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Colorado Rapids | Liga | Portland Timbers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.94 | ▲ 5.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 47% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 59% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 26% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 76% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 94% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers?
The MLS match finished Colorado Rapids 2:0 Portland Timbers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers?
Colorado Rapids score 0.00 goals per game on average and Portland Timbers 3.00. The MLS average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Colorado Rapids's matches and 100% of Portland Timbers's.
What form are Colorado Rapids and Portland Timbers in?
Over the last 5 games Colorado Rapids have a 0-0-1 record (0.00 points per game) and Portland Timbers 1-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.