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As the Colorado Rapids prepare to host the Portland Timbers on February 28, 2026, both teams come into this clash with contrasting recent form. The Rapids, struggling to find their rhythm, have not secured a win in their last match, which raises concerns about their attacking efficiency and defensive solidity. In contrast, the Timbers have shown signs of resurgence, winning 2 of their last 4 games, highlighting their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and maintain a resilient defensive structure.
Tactically, Colorado may look to leverage their home advantage by controlling possession and pressing high to disrupt Portland’s build-up play. However, they will need to improve their finishing to convert chances into goals. The Timbers, possessing a versatile attack, will likely aim to exploit spaces left by the Rapids through quick transitions and counter-attacks.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.23 for the Rapids and 2.9 for the Timbers, indicating a closely contested match. Given the recent trends and home advantage, the Rapids will need to step up their game to contend effectively against a Timbers side that has shown more consistency. A tightly fought encounter appears to be on the cards, making any predictions tentative at best.
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| Colorado 42.3% |
Draw 25.6% |
Portland 32.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Outrights of MLS Colorado Rapids: 1.46% Portland Timbers: 1.46%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.2 | 3.7 | 2.87 | |
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2.28 | 3.7 | 2.98 | |
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2.29 | 3.81 | 3.02 | Watch and Bet |
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2.2 | 3.5 | 2.8 | |
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2.23 | 3.78 | 2.9 |
Latest Results
| 22.02.26 Seattle Sounders FC – Colorado Rapids – 2:0 23.01.26 Nashville SC – Colorado Rapids – 3:1 18.10.25 Colorado Rapids – Los Angeles FC – 2:2 04.10.25 Real Salt Lake – Colorado Rapids – 1:0 27.09.25 Colorado Rapids – Minnesota United – 1:1 |
21.02.26 Portland Timbers – Columbus Crew – 3:2 14.02.26 Chicago Fire – Portland Timbers – 3:4 07.02.26 Portland Timbers – DC United – 0:0 23.01.26 Los Angeles Galaxy – Portland Timbers – 1:0 09.11.25 San Diego FC – Portland Timbers – 4:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 28.05.25 Portland Timbers – Colorado Rapids – 2:1 22.03.25 Colorado Rapids – Portland Timbers – 0:3 14.09.24 Colorado Rapids – Portland Timbers – 2:1 01.08.24 Portland Timbers – Colorado Rapids – 4:0 24.02.24 Portland Timbers – Colorado Rapids – 4:1 |
Standings
2026
Western Conference
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | San Diego FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 5 | 3 |
| 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Dallas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Portland Timbers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | Houston Dynamo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Minnesota United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Austin FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | St. Louis City | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Real Salt Lake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 14 | Colorado Rapids | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 0 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Nashville SC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | FC Cincinnati | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | New York Red Bulls | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | DC United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | New York City | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Charlotte | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Toronto FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
| 8 | Columbus Crew | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
| 9 | Chicago Fire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 10 | Orlando City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 11 | Philadelphia Union | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 12 | Atlanta Utd | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
| 13 | New England Revolution | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | -3 | 0 |
| 14 | Inter Miami | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 0 |
| 15 | CF Montreal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:5 | -5 | 0 |
MLS Outrights
1. Inter Miami: 5.55 (13.15%)
2. Los Angeles FC: 6.05 (12.07%)
3. Vancouver Whitecaps: 10.2 (7.16%)
4. San Diego FC: 13 (5.62%)
5. Cincinnati: 15 (4.87%)
6. New York City: 17 (4.29%)
7. Columbus Crew: 17 (4.29%)
8. Philadelphia Union: 17 (4.29%)
9. Los Angeles Galaxy: 17 (4.29%)
10. Seattle Sounders: 19 (3.84%)
11. Orlando City: 26 (2.81%)
12. Nashville SC: 26 (2.81%)
13. New York Red Bulls: 29 (2.52%)
14. Charlotte FC: 34 (2.15%)
15. Chicago Fire: 34 (2.15%)
16. Minnesota United: 34 (2.15%)
17. Charlotte Eagles: 34 (2.15%)
18. Houston Dynamo: 41 (1.78%)
19. Real Salt Lake: 41 (1.78%)
20. FC Dallas: 50 (1.46%)
21. Colorado Rapids: 50 (1.46%)
22. Portland Timbers: 50 (1.46%)
23. Atlanta United: 50 (1.46%)
24. Toronto FC: 50 (1.46%)
25. San Jose Earthquakes: 50 (1.46%)
26. Austin: 50 (1.46%)
27. DC United: 65 (1.12%)
28. CF Montreal: 65 (1.12%)
29. St. Louis City: 65 (1.12%)
30. Sporting Kansas City: 65 (1.12%)
31. New England Revolution: 65 (1.12%)
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