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
Key match information
Colorado Rapids play Portland Timbers in MLS (United States). The match date is 28 February 2026 at 22:30. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Colorado Rapids: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Portland Timbers: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Colorado Rapids scores 1.67 and concedes 1.60 goals per match. Portland Timbers scores 1.80 and concedes 1.93. League average: 3.31 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Colorado Rapids 60%, Portland Timbers 67%. Over 2.5: Colorado Rapids 60%, Portland Timbers 67%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Portland Timbers has higher xG: 1.46 vs 1.31. Colorado Rapids: 11.1 shots per match, Portland Timbers: 12.7.
Match halves
Colorado Rapids: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.93. Portland Timbers: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.80.
Goals by minute
Colorado Rapids: 0-15 (5 goals). Portland Timbers: 16-30 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.31 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Colorado Rapids | Portland Timbers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.38 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Portland Timbers is 133% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Colorado Rapids · 1.4 pts / match - Portland Timbers
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.
Portland Timbers is 8% better for: goals scored per match.
1.67 goals / match - Colorado Rapids · 1.8 goals / match - Portland Timbers
Colorado Rapids is 21% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.6 goals / match - Colorado Rapids · 1.93 goals / match - Portland Timbers
Colorado Rapids scores in 73% of matches (11 of 15 matches), while Portland Timbers keeps a clean sheet in 7% (1 of 15 matches).
Portland Timbers scores in 73% of matches (11 of 15 matches), while Colorado Rapids keeps a clean sheet in 20% (3 of 15 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Colorado Rapids
Over / Under — Portland Timbers
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Colorado Rapids is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.27 pts / match - Colorado Rapids · 1.2 pts / match - Portland Timbers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Colorado Rapids - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Portland Timbers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +6 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goli). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Colorado Rapids
Portland Timbers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 3.27 | 3.31 | ▲ 3.73 |
| Both teams scored | • 60% | 61% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 60% | 63% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 22% | ▼ 7% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 77% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 80% | ▼ 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
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 1.67 goals per game on average and Portland Timbers 1.80. The MLS average is 3.31 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Colorado Rapids's matches and 67% of Portland Timbers's.
What form are Colorado Rapids and Portland Timbers in?
Over the last 5 games Colorado Rapids have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Portland Timbers 2-1-2 (1.40 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.