Major League Soccer: Austin FC vs Colorado Rapids – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 24 match between Austin FC and Colorado Rapids and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Austin FC enjoy home advantage, when visitors Colorado Rapids swing by this coming Thursday for a clash in the Major League Soccer. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

The Austin FC enter the game ranked 14 in the Western Conference, while the Colorado Rapids are 7 in the Western Conference.

Form: Austin FC vs Colorado Rapids

Austin FC Form

Austin FC collected one of each from their previous three matches, as they were defeated 2-0 against Toluca. They retaliated in a 1-2 win against Portland Timbers, before drawing 1-1 with San Jose Earthquakes. Austin FC managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Major League Soccer. In the remaining four, they drew two and lost two, as they scored nine and conceded seven goals.

Colorado Rapids Form

It is all or nothing with Colorado Rapids, who only triumphed once in their previous three outings. They were defeated 3-0 against San Diego FC, before beating Real Salt Lake 1-0. Unable to build on that, they lost 3-0 against Columbus Crew. Colorado Rapids managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Major League Soccer. On top of winning once they also drew zero as well as losing five, while scoring ten time and letting in two.

Betting stats and facts for Austin FC and Colorado Rapids

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Austin FC and Colorado Rapids. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Austin FC vs Colorado Rapids

Facundo Torres is the most prolific Major League Soccer marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Colorado Rapids look to Reggie Cannon, hoping he can add to his current total of two Major League Soccer goals in his latest games.

Betting markets: Austin FC vs Colorado Rapids

Full-time result

Austin FC claimed five wins, drew two and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Colorado Rapids won two, drew one and lost seven of their last 10 games away.

Both teams to score

Austin FC scored first in six of their last ten home games. Colorado Rapids got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 5 consecutive Austin FC games Colorado Rapids should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Thursday, as Austin FC only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Colorado Rapids claimed five clean sheets in their last 10 games. Colorado Rapids have scored in 5 consecutive meetings with Austin FC when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Austin FC’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Colorado Rapids’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.8 goals in these matches. Amazingly, Austin FC failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 12 matches.