Portland Timbers - Colorado Rapids

The Facts

• A balanced mid-table encounter with both sides eager to climb into upper positions (ranked 10th and 9th in the Promotion - MLS Playoffs - 1/16 - finals).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Portland won 3.
• Portland has struggled for results with multiple recent losses (last 5 matches: 0 wins).
• Colorado has struggled for form in recent encounters (last 5 matches: 0 wins).
• Recently, Portland has faced a series of away games on the road.
• Recently, Colorado has enjoyed a sequence of home fixtures.
• A closely fought contest is anticipated, with Portland holding a narrow advantage.
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Portland has recorded 10 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses, with a goal aggregate of 36:25 (averaging 1.8:1.3 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Portland against this opponent, the record stands at 7 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, with 24:10 goals (averaging 2.4:1 per game).