Major League Soccer: Colorado Rapids vs Vancouver Whitecaps – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 31 match between Colorado Rapids and Vancouver Whitecaps and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

When Vancouver Whitecaps come to Dick’s Sporting Goods Park for the Major League Soccer match this coming Sunday, Colorado Rapids will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

While Vancouver Whitecaps are chasing the lead in the Major League Soccer after collecting 55 points in 30 rounds, Colorado Rapids trail by 39 points after 30 rounds, leaving them as number 9 in the table.

Team form: Colorado Rapids vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Colorado Rapids Form

Having collected three draws in their previous three matches, Colorado Rapids are on the lookout for a win again. Against San Jose Earthquakes it finished 1-1, before a draw with Minnesota United in a 2-2 match. In their latest match, they once again had to settle for a tie after drawing 0-0 against Portland Timbers. Colorado Rapids claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Major League Soccer. They also drew three but remained undefeated, as they scored nine and conceded six goals.

Vancouver Whitecaps Form

In their last three matches, Vancouver Whitecaps drew 1-1 with Los Angeles FC, 0-0 with St. Louis City and beat Austin FC by 1-2. Vancouver Whitecaps won three of a possible six away matches in the Major League Soccer, as well as playing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored ten while also conceding five times.

Betting stats and facts for Colorado Rapids and Vancouver Whitecaps

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

Players in form: Colorado Rapids vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Thomas Muller scored just two goals in his last six games, but did manage nine goals during the season so far. He will be eager to add to his total, when Vancouver Whitecaps take aim at Colorado Rapids. This could be a good opportunity for him to improve his tally, and siding with him in the betting market look a decent prospect.

Popular markets: Colorado Rapids vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Full-time result

Colorado Rapids won six of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. They drew three and lost one as well, while Vancouver Whitecaps won four of their last 10 games away. They drew four and lost two. Colorado Rapids have gone through an impressive 9 games without losing even once as the home side. Colorado Rapids have not lost to Vancouver Whitecaps in 5 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Colorado Rapids scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Vancouver Whitecaps scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Vancouver Whitecaps managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Colorado Rapids have scored in 8 consecutive home meetings with Vancouver Whitecaps.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Colorado Rapids’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals were scored in eight of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Vancouver Whitecaps. They performed an average of 1.8 goals in these.