Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 18/10

Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids have a track record that never disappoints football fans.

The two teams meet this 18/10 (Sunday), at Providence Park, at 03:30, and the MLS 2026 gets another chapter of this rivalry.

In their last 5 across all competitions, Portland Timbers have won 0 time(s) and score 1 goals per match. Meanwhile, Colorado Rapids have won 1 time(s). Portland Timbers have a 45.45% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids.

Overview Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids

Portland Timbers are favourites, with odds of 2.2 and a 45.45% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Portland Timbers, with 17 win(s) against 12 for Colorado Rapids. The odds for a Colorado Rapids Soccer Club win are 3.333 and a draw is 8.

In the Major League Soccer, Portland Timbers have 9 win(s), 6 draw(s) and 14 defeat(s), with 51 goal(s) scored and 56 conceded. The top scorer is Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez, with 9 goal(s). On the other side, Colorado Rapids have 11 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 13 defeat(s), with 41 goal(s) scored and 41 conceded. Rafael Navarro Leal is the top scorer with 17 goal(s).

In the last 3 clashes between Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids, the first half had 0 or 1 goal.

Portland Timbers are winless in 6 matches in the competition.

Portland Timbers have conceded goals in their last 18 matches in the competition.

Colorado Rapids are winless in 4 matches in the competition.

Colorado Rapids have conceded goals in their last 4 matches in the league.

Head-to-head between Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids

In 36 clashes, Portland Timbers have the advantage over Colorado Rapids: 17 win(s) against 12 and 7 draw(s). The most recent was on 28/02/2026, in the MLS. Colorado Rapids won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

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Portland Timbers: current form

Portland Timbers are going through a difficult patch: 4 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.

See the numbers in the Major League Soccer 2026:

• 9 win(s), 6 draw(s), 14 defeat(s)
• Performance: 1.14 point(s) per match
• 51 goals scored (1.76 per match)
• Top scorer: Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez (9 goal(s))

Colorado Rapids: current form

For the visitors, Colorado Rapids have played 29 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.

See their performance:

• 11 win(s), 5 draw(s), 13 defeat(s)
• Performance: 1.31 point(s) per match
• 41 goals scored (1.41 per match)
• Top scorer: Rafael Navarro Leal (17 goal(s))

Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids key players

In the MLS, Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez carries Portland Timbers's attack with 9 goal(s).

The playmaker is David Costa, leading in assists with 7. In the whole season, Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez has 9 goal(s).

On the other side, Rafael Navarro Leal is the name that frightens the most for The Pids with 17 goal(s) in the MLS.

In terms of playmaking, Paxten Aaronson leads in assists with 8. In the whole season, Rafael Navarro Leal has accumulated 17 goal(s).

Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids statistics in the MLS

Portland Timbers have an average of 10.45 corners and 1.79 cards per match. Colorado Rapids have 9.24 corners and 2.83 cards. The statistics for Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids are in the table below.

Portland Timbers

Home

LDLLL

VS

Colorado Rapids

Away

DDLDW

OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 1.14
  PPG
  1.31
• 31%
  Wins
  38%
• 34%
  First to Score
  62%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.76
  Scored/game
  1.41
• 1.93
  Conceded/game
  1.41
• 1.54
  xG
  1.39
• 1.79
  xGA
  1.27

Trends

• 76%
  Both Score
  48%
• 3%
  Clean Sheet
  31%
• 21%
  Failed to Score
  24%

Correct score prediction for Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids

The favoritism in the odds points to Portland Timbers. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Portland Timbers 1-0 Colorado Rapids. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids

Check out where to watch the live match between Colorado Rapids and Portland Timbers:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids

The line-ups for Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Portland Timbers line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Colorado Rapids Soccer Club line-up

The Colorado Rapids starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids

Match: Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids

Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026

Date: 18/10/2026

Time: 03:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: Providence Park

Broadcast: none scheduled

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