Major League Soccer game guide: Colorado Rapids versus Portland Timbers

It should be mentioned that Portland Timbers play their home matches on artifical turf, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on grass. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Portland Timbers on grass are 6 victories, 7 draws and 13 defeats from 26 games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 31-50. You can compare this with overall results below.

Portland Timbers have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1900 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

It's no vacation for neither Colorado Rapids nor Portland Timbers as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

Colorado Rapids form and stats

The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the Major League Soccer this season. Colorado Rapids have only managed 0 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses from their games here at Dick's Sporting Goods Park Field 20. Colorado Rapids are slowly digging their own grave here at Dick's Sporting Goods Park Field 20 with the depressing streak of not having won a home league game in nine attempts.

Bassett was the last player to score a league goal for Colorado and it's becoming a more and more distant memory as Colorado Rapids haven't scored in 360 minutes.

No payout for Colorado Rapids in their previous match, an away game at Saint Louis City that ended in defeat 0-2.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Colorado have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 7 matches with the results: Won 2, drawn 1 and lost 4.

Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Major League Soccer game versus Dallas in only four days. This game is also played here at Dick's Sporting Goods Park Field 20.

Colorado Rapids have scored {5 league goals} here from 9 matches, not a lot. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 0 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Colorado Rapids has at home met teams with this table position (low), three times. It has ended with less than 2.5 goals 2 of 3 times.

Portland Timbers form and stats

Portland Timbers have only collected 7 points from their away games in the Major League Soccer, after 1-4-6 (11 played).

There might be some fixture complaints from Portland as they are again playing away from home after losing on the road in their previous game, 1-4 against Minnesota United. Portland Timbers goalkeeper Ivačič could enjoy a wonderful day's work vs Minnesota United, but in spite of making seven saves the loss could not be stopped.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Portland playing away and similar expectations, we found 7 relevant matches. Results were 1 Portland Timbers win, 3 draws and 3 defeats.

Many goals are not expected from the visiting Portland Timbers as they have only managed to score 9 times from 11 away games in the league. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Portland Timbers have conceded 21 goals in these games. When Portland is visiting a side on the bottom half, 2 of 2 matches have ended with three or more goals. These are matches against Sporting KC, Minnesota United, LA Galaxy and Portland Timbers.

Head 2 Head

Head-to-head totals (for the previous ten meetings): Colorado Rapids won three games, three matches ended with a tie and Portland Timbers got four wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: five / five. The games between these sides sometimes lean towards being aggressive, having seen 7 red cards from the last ten encounters.

Top Goalscorers

F. Boli 6 goals

E. da Silva Ferreira 5 goals

L. Abubakar 2 goals

Colorado Rapids missing players

Portland Timbers missing players