Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Colorado Rapids SC vs Portland Timbers, MLS 2024 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2024
Colorado Rapids SC
2 – 1
Full Time
Portland Timbers
Sun 15 Sep 2024 · 01:30 UTC Dick's Sporting Goods Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Calvin Harris 65' Y
Y 78' Diego Chara
Darren Yapi 90' R

Overview

Match Preview

Colorado Rapids SC vs Portland Timbers — MLS at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 27 60
2 Internacional CF Miami 27 46
3 New England Revolution 27 46
4 Charlotte FC 27 43
5 Chicago Fire FC 26 42
6 Philadelphia Union 27 39
7 Orlando City SC 27 34
8 New York City FC 27 33
9 FC Cincinnati 26 33
10 New York Red Bulls 26 33
11 D.C. United SC 26 30
12 Columbus Crew SC 27 29
13 Toronto FC 27 29
14 Atlanta United FC 27 27
15 Montreal Impact FC 27 24
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 26 50
17 FC Dallas 27 47
18 San Jose Earthquakes 27 45
19 St. Louis City 26 44
20 Houston Dynamo 27 44
21 Los Angeles FC 28 41
22 Colorado Rapids SC 27 36
23 Los Angeles Galaxy 28 36
24 Seattle Sounders FC 26 35
25 San Diego FC 27 32
26 Portland Timbers 27 32
27 Real Salt Lake 27 32
28 Austin FC 27 31
29 Minnesota United FC 27 29
30 Sporting Kansas City 26 21

Head-to-Head

5
4
7
Colorado Rapids SC 16 games · Avg 3.1 goals Portland Timbers
Last 5 meetings
2024-09-15 Colorado Rapids SC 2–1 Portland Timbers 2024-02-25 Portland Timbers 4–1 Colorado Rapids SC 2023-09-24 Portland Timbers 3–2 Colorado Rapids SC 2023-07-13 Colorado Rapids SC 0–0 Portland Timbers 2022-06-26 Portland Timbers 3–0 Colorado Rapids SC

Recent Form

Colorado Rapids SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Sep Portland Timbers H 2–1 W
01 Sep FC Dallas A 3–2 W
21 Jul Real Salt Lake H 3–2 W
18 Jul Los Angeles Galaxy A 2–3 L
14 Jul New York Red Bulls H 1–1 D
08 Jul St. Louis City H 4–1 W
Portland Timbers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Sep Colorado Rapids SC A 1–2 L
01 Sep Seattle Sounders FC H 1–0 W
25 Aug St. Louis City H 4–4 D
21 Jul Los Angeles Galaxy A 2–3 L
14 Jul Real Salt Lake H 3–0 W
08 Jul Nashville SC H 4–1 W

Season Stats

Colorado Rapids SC Portland Timbers
#22 Position #26
36 Points 32
27 Played 27
11 / 3 / 13 W / D / L 9 / 5 / 13
38 Scored 48
38 Conceded 51
+0 GD -3
1.33 PPG 1.19
41% Win % 33%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Colorado Rapids SC this season
4% Clean Sheets
Portland Timbers this season

Colorado Rapids SC are 22nd (36 pts). Portland Timbers are 26th (32 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Colorado Rapids SC
0-15
4/2
16-30
5/5
31-45
3/4
46-60
6/1
61-75
3/7
76+
5/10
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Portland Timbers
0-15
4/9
16-30
7/9
31-45
5/8
46-60
5/4
61-75
7/–
76+
10/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Colorado Rapids SC
Paxten Aaronson 7 G 6 A
Portland Timbers
Kevin Kelsy 9 G 2 A
Kristoffer Velde 8 G 5 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Colorado Rapids SC is hosting Portland Timbers for another epic battle.
  • 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 14' Jonathan Lewis is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 19' Portland Timbers seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 24' David Ayala does the damage! The net is bulging and Portland Timbers surge ahead!
  • 29' It looks surprising Portland Timbers does not make any changes. Diego Chara has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 34' With 0 assists to his name this season, Andreas Maxso is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Colorado Rapids SC.
  • 39' Portland Timbers is showing some good football. However, Portland Timbers are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 44' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 49' Colorado Rapids SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 54' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 59' Rafael Navarro is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Portland Timbers tonight.
  • 64' Both keepers have barely been tested. Colorado Rapids SC and Portland Timbers are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 65' The referee has no hesitation. Calvin Harris is booked for Colorado Rapids SC — card on 65.
  • 69' Felipe Mora is replacing Antony for the Portland Timbers side.
  • 71' What a moment for Rafael Navarro! That strike on 71 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 73' The supporters are chanting for Darren Yapi. He replaces Jonathan Lewis on 73 minute.
  • 78' Diego Chara is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
  • 79' Fresh legs for Portland Timbers! Mason Toye comes on to replace Jonathan Rodriguez.
  • 84' Lalas Abubakar needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
  • 89' Portland Timbers are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 90' Darren Yapi was booked on 90.
  • 90' Colorado Rapids SC ring the changes. Rafael Navarro has done his job and it is now time for Jasper Loffelsend to step up.
  • Full Time. Colorado Rapids SC beats Portland Timbers

Lineups

Colorado Rapids SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Armas

Portland Timbers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Phil Neville

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Antony 5
Diego Valeri 4
Sebastian Blanco 3
Diego Rubio 3
Diego Valeri 2
Felipe Mora 2
Jonathan Lewis 2
Samuel Armenteros 2

Head to Head

2024-09-15 Colorado Rapids SC 2–1 Portland Timbers 2024-02-25 Portland Timbers 4–1 Colorado Rapids SC 2023-09-24 Portland Timbers 3–2 Colorado Rapids SC 2023-07-13 Colorado Rapids SC 0–0 Portland Timbers 2022-06-26 Portland Timbers 3–0 Colorado Rapids SC

Colorado Rapids SC Form

2024-09-15 Colorado Rapids SC 2–1 Portland Timbers W 2024-09-01 FC Dallas 2–3 Colorado Rapids SC W 2024-07-21 Colorado Rapids SC 3–2 Real Salt Lake W 2024-07-18 Los Angeles Galaxy 3–2 Colorado Rapids SC L 2024-07-14 Colorado Rapids SC 1–1 New York Red Bulls D 2024-07-08 Colorado Rapids SC 4–1 St. Louis City W

Portland Timbers Form

2024-09-15 Colorado Rapids SC 2–1 Portland Timbers L 2024-09-01 Portland Timbers 1–0 Seattle Sounders FC W 2024-08-25 Portland Timbers 4–4 St. Louis City D 2024-07-21 Los Angeles Galaxy 3–2 Portland Timbers L 2024-07-14 Portland Timbers 3–0 Real Salt Lake W 2024-07-08 Portland Timbers 4–1 Nashville SC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.92 Colorado Rapids SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61 Portland Timbers xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 68% + Over 2.5 goals 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Colorado Rapids SC46% Draw24% Portland Timbers30%
Actual: Colorado Rapids SC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.53
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 67%
33%
± 3.5 46%
54%
± 4.5 28%
72%

Double Chance

Colorado Rapids SC or Draw
70%
Draw or Portland Timbers
54%
Colorado Rapids SC or Portland Timbers
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Colorado Rapids SC34% Draw40% Portland Timbers26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.4%
3 – 1
5.3%
1 – 0
5%
0 – 0
4.3%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 1
4.1%
0 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
3.8%

Asian Handicap — Colorado Rapids SC

Handicap Colorado Rapids SC covers Push Portland Timbers covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 13% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 19% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 16% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
Portland Timbers keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.