Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 September

Portland Timbers

W W W D L

10th place in USA Major League Soccer

3-2

23/09/2023 22:30

Colorado Rapids

L D W L D

14th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids on 23 September 2023 (kick-off: 22:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids preview before placing your bet.

Portland Timbers will face Colorado Rapids in USA Major League Soccer on September 23, 2023 at 22:30.
Portland Timbers are currently 10th with 43 points after 34 matches.
Colorado Rapids sit 14th with 27 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.53.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

22:30

2023-09-23

Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids - Prediction & Odds

Portland Timbers

Colorado Rapids

2023-09-23 22:30

STANDINGS UP TO 23/09/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Cincinnati	69	34	20	9	5	57	39	18
02 Orlando City	63	34	18	9	7	55	39	16
03 Columbus Crew	57	34	16	9	9	67	46	21
04 Philadelphia Union	55	34	15	10	9	57	41	16
05 New England Revolution	55	34	15	10	9	58	46	12
06 Atlanta United	51	34	13	12	9	66	53	13
07 Nashville	49	34	13	10	11	39	32	7
08 New York Red Bulls	43	34	11	10	13	36	39	-3
09 Charlotte FC	43	34	10	13	11	45	52	-7
10 New York City FC	41	34	9	14	11	35	39	-4
11 Montreal Impact	41	34	12	5	17	36	52	-16
12 DC United	40	34	10	10	14	45	49	-4
13 Chicago Fire	40	34	10	10	14	39	51	-12
14 Inter Miami CF	34	34	9	7	18	41	54	-13
15 Toronto FC	22	34	4	10	20	26	59	-33
01 St. Louis City	56	34	17	5	12	62	45	17
02 Seattle Sounders	53	34	14	11	9	41	32	9
03 Los Angeles FC	52	34	14	10	10	54	39	15
04 Houston Dynamo	51	34	14	9	11	51	38	13
05 Real Salt Lake	50	34	14	8	12	48	50	-2
06 Vancouver Whitecaps	48	34	12	12	10	55	48	7
07 FC Dallas	46	34	11	13	10	41	37	4
08 FC Kansas City	44	34	12	8	14	48	51	-3
09 San Jose Earthquakes	44	34	10	14	10	39	43	-4
10 Portland Timbers	43	34	11	10	13	46	58	-12
11 Minnesota United FC	41	34	10	11	13	46	51	-5
12 Austin FC	39	34	10	9	15	49	55	-6
13 Los Angeles Galaxy	36	34	8	12	14	51	67	-16
14 Colorado Rapids	27	34	5	12	17	26	54	-28

Head To Head

12/07/2023 21:10

Colorado Rapids

0 - 0

Portland Timbers

MLS

25/06/2022 22:35

Portland Timbers

3 - 0

Colorado Rapids

MLS

30/04/2022 21:00

Colorado Rapids

2 - 0

Portland Timbers

MLS

25/11/2021 17:35

Colorado Rapids

0 - 1

Portland Timbers

MLS

23/10/2021 21:00

Colorado Rapids

2 - 0

Portland Timbers

MLS

15/09/2021 22:00

Portland Timbers

2 - 2

Colorado Rapids

MLS

Colorado Rapids

50%

Draw

33%

Portland Timbers

17%

Portland Timbers Last 6 matches

20/09/2023 22:30

Portland Timbers 2 - 1 San Jose Earthquakes

MLS

17/09/2023 20:55

Austin FC 1 - 2 Portland Timbers

MLS

09/09/2023 22:30

Portland Timbers 2 - 0 Los Angeles FC

MLS

02/09/2023 22:30

Seattle Sounders 2 - 2 Portland Timbers

MLS

30/08/2023 22:30

Portland Timbers 2 - 1 Real Salt Lake

MLS

26/08/2023 22:30

Portland Timbers 2 - 3 Vancouver Whitecaps

MLS

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Colorado Rapids

20/09/2023 21:30

Colorado Rapids 1 - 2 Seattle Sounders

MLS

16/09/2023 21:30

Colorado Rapids 2 - 1 New England Revolution

MLS

02/09/2023 21:30

Real Salt Lake 2 - 0 Colorado Rapids

MLS

30/08/2023 20:40

Minnesota United FC 3 - 0 Colorado Rapids

MLS

23/08/2023 22:40

Los Angeles FC 4 - 0 Colorado Rapids

MLS

31/07/2023 23:40

Toluca 4 - 1 Colorado Rapids

NCAL Cup

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Portland Timbers

Colorado Rapids

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.79

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored

Avg. per game

0.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.74

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

20 (59%)14 (41%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

13 (38%)21 (62%)

Portland Timbers

Recent matches

Colorado Rapids

Under /Over

(74%)25 9(26%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(65%)22 12(35%)

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(32%)11 23(68%)

Under /Over

(50%)17 17(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(35%)12 22(65%)

/Yes

(68%)23 11(32%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)15 19(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Portland Timbers

Colorado Rapids

Shots

Portland Timbers

Total shots

11.24 avg / game

Blocked

89 total

Avg. 3.07

Colorado Rapids

Total shots

9.91 avg / game

Blocked

72 total

Avg. 2.32

Portland Timbers Pass Colorado Rapids

Total passes

11801

Avg. 347 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

45%

Total passes

12551

Avg. 369 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Portland Timbers

Played games

Colorado Rapids

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.26

3.85

131

Corners

153

4.50

19.82

674

Throw-ins

601

17.68

0.94

Offsides

1.06

2.68

GK saves

102

3.00

Portland Timbers

DISCIPLINARY

Colorado Rapids

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.21

2.24

0.00

0.12

12.79

435

Fouls

385

11.32

15.38

523

Tackles

392

11.53

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How We Build the Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids on 23 September 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USA Major League Soccer fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Portland Timbers's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Colorado Rapids's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USA Major League Soccer Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USA Major League Soccer standings and the USA Major League Soccer form table to understand exactly where Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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