Portland Timbers (11-9-7) travel to face off against Colorado Rapids SC (13-9-5) on Saturday, September 14th. This match will be played at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Denver, CO. Both club’s come into this one having won their previous match. The match starts at 9:30 PM ET.
Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids SC
Portland Timbers Is Coming Off A Win
The Portland Timbers will be looking to build off their 1-0 win over the Seattle Sounders. This match took place on their home pitch, but they went into the game at +118 on the money line and the over/under line was set at 2.5 goals.
Portland’s offense didn’t do a lot of work, taking just 12 shots and five shots on goal. They were led by Juan David Mosquera, who scored on his only shot attempt. Evander finished the match without an assist but did have two shots and one shot on goal.
Maxime Crepeau picked up a clean sheet in the match vs. the Sounders, and he also finished with two saves. As a defensive unit, the Timbers intercepted 16 passes and blocked one shot. Seattle finished with a total of 13 corner kicks.
The Portland Timbers are looking to continue their strong play as they take on the Colorado Rapids SC on the road. So far this season, the Timbers have gone 11-9-7, putting them in 8th place in the Western Conference. They have been much better at home, going 8-2-4, compared to just 3-7-3 on the road. Over their last five matches, Portland has gone 3-1-1, with their only loss coming against the top-ranked Los Angeles Galaxy. Following this match, they will return home to take on the Galaxy once again on Thursday, September 19th.
Colorado Rapids SC Is Coming Off A Win
The Colorado Rapids will be looking to build off their last performance, which came on the road against FC Dallas. Heading into that match, they were the heavy underdog at +195. The two clubs combined for five goals, surpassing the over/under line of 2.5 goals.
Colorado’s offensive attack was led by Rafael Navarro, who scored two times on his three total shots. Navarro’s second goal for the match ended up being the game-winner for the Rapids. Overall, the club took eight shots on goal and scored three times.
On the defensive end, Colorado’s Zack Steffen was able to come up with three saves on FC Dallas’ five shots on goal. Dallas finished the match with three corners and took a total of 20 shots. Steffen’s overall record on the year is now 1-1.
The Colorado Rapids SC are in the midst of a two-match winning streak as they prepare to take on the Portland Timbers at home. Overall, they are 13-9-5 and sit in 4th place in the Western Conference. They have been strong at home, going 8-2-3, and have been favored in 12 matches, going 7-2-3 in those contests. Following this match, they will hit the road to take on Sporting Kansas City on September 19th. Over their last four matches, they have gone 2-1-1, with their only loss coming against the 1st place Los Angeles Galaxy.
Portland Timbers Offense Breakdown
The Portland Timbers have been one of the most dangerous offensive teams in the MLS this season, averaging 2.0 goals per match, which is third in the league. Felipe Mora has been their top scorer, finding the back of the net 13 times, which is 12th in the MLS. Jonathan Rodríguez has also been a key contributor, leading the team in shots on goal and finding the back of the net 13 times. Evander has been the team’s top playmaker, leading the team in assists and ranking second in the MLS. Overall, the Timbers have been successful in getting shots on goal, but they have struggled in the corner kick department, ranking 24th in the league.
Colorado Rapids SC Offense Breakdown
The Colorado Rapids SC are currently 6th in the MLS in goals per match, averaging 1.9 goals per match. They have scored more than their season average in three straight matches. Rafael Navarro is their top scorer, as he has found the back of the net 13 times this season, which is 10th in the league. He also leads the team in shots on goal, which is 6th in the MLS. Djordje Mihailović is their leader in assists, as he has seven on the season, which is 15th in the league. He is also 2nd on the team in goals scored.
Portland Timbers Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against the Colorado Rapids, the Portland Timbers’ defense is coming off a shutout performance against the Seattle Sounders, who are 18th in scoring. However, they did give up four goals to St. Louis City SC, who is 19th in scoring. On the season, they are 21st in goals allowed, giving up 1.7 goals per match. They are also 19th in blocked shots and 12th in interceptions. Keeper Maxime Crépeau is 40th in clean sheets and 29th in saves.
Colorado Rapids SC Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against the Portland Timbers, the Colorado Rapids’ defense is 20th in MLS, allowing 1.7 goals per match. Over their last three matches, they have given up an average of 2.3 goals per match. On the season, they are 18th in blocked shots and interceptions. Keeper Zack Steffen is 16th in clean sheets and 11th in saves.
Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids SC Prediction
Even though both teams come in with top-10 scoring offenses, our projections have this one ending in a 2-2 draw with a payout of +300. Taking a look at our projections, we have Portland’s Jonathan Rodriguez as the top projected goal scorer for the match. As for Colorado, Jon Lewis has been given the best odds to score. When it comes to shooting percentage, both clubs are in the top-10 in the MLS, so look for this one to be an evenly matched contest.
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Last updated:September 10, 2024 Colorado Rapids SC, Portland Timbers