Here we focus on the Colorado vs Portland clash.
Colorado vs Portland Game Winner
Two sides in the bottom three of the Western Conference face each other here at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
Colorado are currently bottom with just 14 points from 20 league games. Rapids are also yet to win in nine attempts at home. Scoring just five goals in the process.
Despite their lowly position Portland are only three points off the final play off place. The Timbers have only won one of their 11 road games. Conceding 21 goals along the way.
Neither team can be backed with confidence here which makes the draw the obvious way to start our predictions for this match.
Handicap Predictions
In a game which is very close to call it makes sense to take the handicap which keeps the draw onside. In this instance that means backing Portland on the +0 Asian Handicap.
Our bet is a winner if the Timbers win of course but if the scores are level on the final whistle we receive a full refund of our stake.
Correct Score Prediction
Four of Colorado’s home league games have ended goalless already this season. That comes from just nine outings in their own stadium a 44% strike rate. Add to that three of Portland’s last five MLS road trips have ended 0-0.
Another 0-0 here looks a great pick based on those stats.
1×2 Predictions
Both teams combine for just one win and a total of nine draws from their 20 respective home and away games this campaign. Meaning we have to side with the draw in this one for our picks.
Over/Under Predictions
The Rapids have failed to score in six of their last nine MLS fixtures. Including in each of their last four games. Their nine home ties have produced a total of just 14 goals at an average of 1.56.
Goalscoring has also been an issue for Portland. They’ve won just one of their last nine matches and failed to score more than once in each. The longest such sequence in the club’s history.
Six of Colorado’s nine home games have seen no more than two goals. Five of Portland’s 11 away games have seen two or fewer goals scored. A combined 11 of 20 makes under 2.5 goals the play here at the odds.
Our Analysis of Colorado vs Portland Game
Colorado have lost only two of the last 14 regular-season meetings with Portland when having home advantage. However, they have a recent poor record when playing on Independence Day (July 4th). Winning three of their last 14 attempts but without a victory in any of the last six.
Both sides are very much out of form. Combing for just one win across each of their last nine games. Portland beat FC Dallas on the 12th of June.
If there is to be a match-winner in Colorado vs Portland it is likely to be the Timbers’ Franck Boli.
Top Scorers Predictions for Colorado vs Portland Game
Boli was his side’s scorer in the 4-1 loss to Minnesota United on Sunday. The 29-year-old has now scored four of Portland’s last five goals. Scoring in four of his last seven appearances.
No Timbers player other than Boli or Evander have scored in any of their last 10 league games. I’m siding with Frank Boli in my tips for this clash.
A Rapid Return to Form for Colorado?
Checking out the various betting sites ahead of this game they have made Colorado the favourite to win. However, that cannot be based on form across the season with the Rapids yet to record a home win to date.
Home advantage is often a strong factor in the MLS and is the main reason we see Colorado at the shortest odds of the three outcomes here.
Last results of the teams
Colorado have seen two 0-0 draws and two 2-0 defeats across their last four fixtures. After three close games, drawing 0-0 against San Jose and 1-1 at home to New York City with a 2-1 home defeat to Chicago in between. Portland collapsed at the weekend losing 4-1 at Minnesota.
Colorado vs Portland Game Odds
Colorado to Win at 6/5 with Bet9ja
Draw at 12/5 with Bet9ja
Portland to Win at 43/20 with Bet9ja
