Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids 3/22/25 Prediction MLS Picks

Portland Timbers will visit Colorado Rapids on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids Prediction. We will examine:

Colorado Rapids recent form and player performance

Portland Timbers recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving Colorado Rapids

Recent betting trends and streaks involving Portland Timbers

Recent betting trends in games played between the Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids game

Colorado Rapids Preview

Colorado has 8 points this season and are tied with two more teams in the second place of the Western Conference. Colorado in undefeated this season with a 2-0-2 record, while just one draw at home. Colorado is coming off a 1-2 road victory against San Jose Earthquakes, for their second straight win. Over is 3-2 in their last 5 games this season.  

Colorado is averaging 1.50 goals per game, which is tied for 4th in the Western conference, while allowing 1.00 goals per game, which is tied for 5th in the West. Rafael Navarro Leal is the top scorer for Colorado this season with 3 total goals.

Portland Timbers Preview

Portland has 4 points this season and are tied with two more teams in the 10th place of the Western Conference. Portland has a 1-2-1 record this season and have lost their only road game this season. Portland is coming off a 1-1 home draw against the LA Galaxy. Under is 3-0 in their last 3 games.

Portland is averaging 0.75 goals per game, which is the tied for 12th in the Western Conference, while allowing 1.75 goals per game, which is tied for 9th in the West. Three players lead Portland’s offense this season with one goal apiece.

Why Colorado Rapids will win

• Portland is winless in its last eight MLS away games.
• Colorado has won three of its last four MLS home games following a win.
• The home team has won five of the last six MLS games between Colorado and Portland.
• The favorite has won 17 of Colorado’s last 25 MLS games.
• Colorado has won three of its last four MLS games as a home favorite following a win.

Why Portland Timbers will win

• Portland is undefeated in its last four MLS games as an underdog following a draw.
• Three of Portland’s last four MLS games as an away underdog have resulted in a draw.
• Colorado has lost three of its last four MLS home games.

Total Points Facts

• The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has hit in eight of Colorado’s last nine MLS games as a favorite.
• The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has hit in eight of Colorado’s last nine MLS games as a home favorite.
• The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has hit in seven of Portland’s last eight MLS games as an away underdog.
• The ‘Under 2.5 Goals’ market has hit in each of Portland’s last four MLS night games as an underdog.

Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids Prediction

Portland was 2-1 against Colorado last season, with each team winning at home. Colorado won their only meeting at home with a 2-1 score. Portland is 4-1-1 in their last 6 overall meetings, but Colorado is 3-1-1 in their last 5 meetings in Colorado. Over is 4-0 in their last 4 overall meetings, but under is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings in Colorado.

In this Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids Prediction, Colorado is coming as a -125 home favorite. Colorado is rightfully favored, as they have more points this season and have both a better offense and defense. They have also been dominating Portland in Colorado, so I expect them to take care of business at home and get away with another win. Take the Colorado Rapids on the moneyline in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Colorado Rapids ML