Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Colorado Rapids prepare to host Portland Timbers on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 22:30, this USA: Major League Soccer fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Colorado Rapids, currently 14th in the standings with 0 points from 1 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been unknown, with in their last five matches. They've shown no recent defensive data available.

Portland Timbers, sitting 6th with 3 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Colorado Rapids and Portland Timbers have favored Portland Timbers, with Portland Timbers claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). This fixture has generally favored Portland Timbers in recent years.

Portland Timbers's last outing came against Columbus Crew, where they secured a 3-2 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Pantemis, Fory, Surman, Bye, Mora, Chara, Antony, Guerra, Velde. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Colorado Rapids are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Colorado Rapids and Portland Timbers are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Colorado Rapids's fixtures have averaged 4.7 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 100% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Portland Timbers's games average 3.1 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 57% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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