Result ✓ Home win
Key points
Four important facts to determine the result of the game between Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids:
1. In the 2023 MLS season, Portland finished 8th in the Western Conference, while Colorado finished 9th, suggesting a relatively balanced match-up based on previous season performance.
2. Head-to-Head: Portland won one match against Colorado, with another ending in a draw in the 2023 season, potentially giving Portland a slight edge.
3. Portland's recent home form has been strong, with 4 wins out of 6 matches, while Colorado's away form has been poor, winning just 1 point from 6 matches, indicating potential advantage for Portland playing at home.
4. Both teams have shown vulnerabilities in defense, with Colorado conceding an average of 2 goals per game and Portland conceding an average of 2.3 goals per game, suggesting the potential for a high-scoring game with opportunities for both teams.
Recent form
In the recent games of the Portland Timbers, they have shown a mix of results with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. With a total of 12 goals scored and 14 goals conceded, their goal difference is -2. Scoring an average of 2 goals per game and conceding an average of 2.3 goals per game, the Timbers have been involved in high-scoring matches. Despite the losses, their victories have showcased their ability to secure important wins, accumulating points effectively.
W3 D1 L2
Goals scored: 12 (2 per game)
Goals conceded: 14 (2.33 per game)
Goal difference: -2
Points won: 10/18 (1.67 per game)
Both teams scored: 6 (100%)
The Colorado Rapids have had a mixed run of form in their recent Major League Soccer matches, managing just one win alongside two draws and three losses. They scored a total of 7 goals but conceded 12, resulting in a goal difference of -5. With an average of just over a goal per game and conceding an average of 2 goals per game, their points per game ratio has been impacted, and they will be looking to tighten up at the back to improve their results going forward.
W1 D2 L3
Goals scored: 7 (1.17 per game)
Goals conceded: 12 (2 per game)
Goal difference: -5
Points won: 5/18 (0.83 per game)
Both teams scored: 4 (67%)
Recent home/away form
In their recent home games, the Portland Timbers have shown a mix of results, with four wins and two losses. They have scored a total of 12 goals while conceding 10, resulting in a goal difference of +2. The Timbers have been particularly strong in front of their home crowd, scoring an average of 2 goals per game. They have been able to secure vital points, achieving a points per game average of 2.33. Notable wins include a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids and a solid 2-0 win against Los Angeles FC. Despite a couple of setbacks, Portland remains competitive and determined in their pursuit of success in the Major League Soccer.
W4 D0 L2
Goals scored: 12 (2 per game)
Goals conceded: 10 (1.67 per game)
Goal difference: 2
Points won: 12/18 (2 per game)
Both teams scored: 5 (83%)
The Colorado Rapids have been struggling in their recent away games, with a series of tough losses on the road. Over the last six matches, they have only managed to secure a single draw while suffering five defeats. They have scored a total of 4 goals but conceded a concerning 18 goals, resulting in a goal difference of -14. With an average of just 0.67 goals scored per game and an average of 3 goals conceded per game, along with a points per game ratio of 0.17, the Rapids will need to improve their defensive solidity and attacking prowess if they aim to turn their form around and start accumulating points on the road.
W0 D1 L5
Goals scored: 4 (0.67 per game)
Goals conceded: 18 (3 per game)
Goal difference: -14
Points won: 1/18 (0.17 per game)
Both teams scored: 3 (50%)
Head-to-head
The head-to-head statistics between the Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids indicate that in the last season (not specified precisely but likely pertaining to the 2023 MLS season), the two teams played each other in a total of 2 matches. As of the date provided (February 22, 2024), Portland Timbers were ranked 6th, while Colorado Rapids held the 14th position in the MLS. Sofascore, a live score and statistics platform, offers detailed data such as ball possession, shots, corner kicks, big chances created, cards, key passes, duels, and allows users to access the history of head-to-head matches between the two clubs.