Major League Soccer match between Colorado and Portland postponed by inclement weather
A Major League Soccer match between the Colorado Rapids and the Portland Timbers was postponed Tuesday night due to inclement weather. A new date for the match will be announced later.
Due to severe weather in the Denver area, Tuesday’s Matchday 23 game between the Colorado Rapids and Portland Timbers has been postponed.
The match, which was paused at halftime and tied 0-0, will resume at a later date. Further updates will be shared when they are available. The match entered a weather delay at halftime due to lightning strikes within the radius of the stadium.
Head to head lineup of the teams
Colorado Rapids is going head to head with Portland Timbers starting on 5 July 2023 at 01:30 UTC at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park stadium, Commerce City city, USA. The match is a part of Major League Soccer.
Currently, Colorado Rapids rank 14th, while Portland Timbers hold 12th position. Looking to compare the best-rated player on both teams? Sofascore’s rating system assigns each player a specific rating based on numerous data factors.
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Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers prediction
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The Rapids (2-8-10) certainly do not want to be declared as the worst-performing team in the MLS, but their record has not been seeing signs of improvement. Now on their 10th-straight winless streak, Colorado will try to put a stop to their struggles in this game at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
The Timbers (5-7-9) are also on a bad spell, going winless in the past four and securing just one win in the last nine games. With a 4-1 demolition from their last game, Portland will definitely try to shake off their stress in their travel to Commerce City.
Find why Colorado Rapids Can Beat Portland Timbers
The Colorado Rapids and Portland Timbers will face off in an eagerly awaited MLS showdown at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. The Colorado Rapids have been having trouble and are in a challenging situation. With 18 losses in their last 20 league games, the Rapids are at the bottom of the West.
The Colorado Rapids are eager to avenge their most recent 2-0 loss. Three of the Rapids’ nine shots on goal were successful, and they had 61% of the possession. But they were unable to locate the net’s back. St. Louis City managed to score thanks to Tim Parker (4′) and Jared Stroud (11′) despite having 20 shots on goal with seven of them being successful.
With their last league victory dating back to May 7, 2023, the Colorado Rapids are eager to end their winless streak, and they are expected to give their all in this upcoming match. They currently hold the worst overall record in MLS and are still searching for their first home win as they prepare to face the Portland Timbers midweek. Colorado’s 0-5-4 home record displayed them shooting five goals and getting five points with a -4 goal differential.
One notable trend in recent Colorado Rapids games is the lack of goals. In their last six matches leading up to this one, they only managed to score in the game against Columbus, while failing to find the net in the other matches. In the previous 10 matches, they have only scored in three games.
Based on their disappointing previous home game, the Colorado Rapids played out a goalless draw against a lackluster LA Galaxy. Coach Fraser’s team limited the opposition to just three shots on target. But they struggled to create scoring opportunities themselves.
Why Portland Timbers Can Beat Colorado, check
It may seem alluring to root for the visitors, the Portland Timbers, who are currently in 12th place in the same league rankings, given Colorado’s ardent desire to restore momentum in Major League Soccer.
But in their recent 4-1 loss to Minnesota United, the Timbers had serious defensive concerns. This time, the Portland Timbers and their supporters will be looking for a better result.
The Portland Timbers had 44% of the possession in that contest and seven shots on goal, three of which were on target. For the Portland Timbers, goals came from Diego Chará (43′ Own Goal) and Franck Boli (60′). For Minnesota United, goals were scored by Bongokuhle Hlongwane (74′) and Emanuel Reynoso (45′, 77′).
The attacking players of the Portland Timbers have struggled to score goals in their last six matches, managing a disappointing total of only four goals. It remains to be seen whether this trend will continue in the upcoming match. Portland’s away record currently stands at 1-4-6, where they pounded in nine goals yet surrendered 21.
Giovani Savarese’s team will be without Hunter Sulte, Sebastian Blanco, Dairon Asprilla, Yimmi Chara, David Ayala, and Eryk Williamson. In their previous encounter at the venue, the Colorado Rapids emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over the Portland Timbers.
Sebastian Blanco and Jaroslaw Niezogda (2) scored goals for Portland in their most recent match, which resulted in a 3-0 victory for the squad.
Prediction according to players
Max Alves and Jack Price are both out due to injury, which adds to the difficulties the Colorado Rapids are currently facing. Bryan Acosta is currently serving with the United States of America on foreign duty.
Due to red card suspensions, Braian Galvan and Lalas Abubakar are also observing from the sidelines. The game’s offensive momentum rests with Cole Bassett, Kevin Cabreal, and Michael Barrios, who will take the early lead.
In Timbers, along with Tega Ikoba, Dairon Esprilla, and Evander, Franck Boli is anticipated to score. Nathan Fogaca and Santiago Moreno are also able to assist.
