- Matchup: Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Venue: Providence Park, Portland, OR
- Broadcast: Apple TV
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The Colorado Rapids (9-5-13) are set to visit Providence Park in Portland, OR, this Saturday to face off against the Timbers (11-3-13). The betting odds favor the Rapids at -128, while the Timbers are positioned at +106. The over/under for total goals in this match is set at 3. Anticipated goalkeepers for this matchup are James Pantemis for the Timbers and Nicholas Hansen for Colorado.
In terms of expected goals, the Timbers sit at 19th place with a total of 19.4 expected goals, while their anticipated goals against stand at 21.7. They have conceded 54 goals this season, averaging 2.00 goals against per 90 minutes, while facing 167 shots on target. Their current goal differential is -5, tallying 49 goals scored against 54 conceded, with just 1 clean sheet achieved, translating to a 3.7% clean sheet rate. Washington has racked up 113 saves, boasting a save percentage of 67.7% throughout the season. This year, the Timbers have received 45 yellow cards and 3 red cards while averaging 1.19 points per game (totaling 32 points) and ranking 10th in the league with 37 assists.
The Rapids are averaging 1.3 points per game and have produced 26 assists, alongside accumulating 5 red cards. Their clean sheet percentage stands at 33.3%, and they’ve accumulated 70 yellow cards. Defensively, Colorado ranks 9th in the league with 39 goals conceded, their goal differential resting at -2. This season, they have a save percentage of 66.7% (117 shots on target allowed), sitting at 15th in the MLS with a total of 36 points. They allow 1.44 goals per 90 minutes and have recorded 9 clean sheets, while achieving 78 saves this season and scoring a total of 37 goals, supported by an expected goals figure of 18.3.
James Pantemis is set to guard the goal for Portland. Throughout his career, Pantemis has accumulated 9,573 minutes on the field, recording 335 saves. He boasts a career record of 42 wins, 28 losses, and 36 draws, along with 21 shutouts, giving him a clean sheet rate of 19.7%. This Canadian goalkeeper has faced 487 shots in 106 starts, allowing 152 goals, thereby achieving a goals against rate of 1.43 per 90 minutes, coupled with a save percentage of 68.8%.
Nicholas Hansen will defend the goal for Colorado. Throughout his career, Hansen has conceded 37 goals and registered 80 saves over 28 starts. His current save percentage is 69.6%, with a clean sheet rate of 32.1%. He allows 1.32 goals per 90 minutes and has a career record of 10 wins, 6 draws, and 12 losses, including 9 clean sheets and 115 shots faced in 2,520 minutes of play.
Keep an eye on David Costa from Portland. This Portuguese midfielder has netted 20 goals over 10,224 professional minutes on the pitch. Costa has participated in 115 games, averaging 0.18 goals per 90 minutes, alongside contributing 25 assists for a total of 65 career points.
Colorado’s Darren Yapi is another key player to watch. The American forward boasts 38 career points, having assisted teammates 6 times and scoring 16 goals in 5,105 minutes of play. He averages 0.28 goals per 90 minutes and has started in 49 matches so far.
Which team will come out on top in this matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Colorado Rapids (+106)
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