Austin FC vs Colorado Rapids – Match Preview

Austin FC is set to host Colorado Rapids at Q2 Stadium on Friday, October 20th. The game will start at 01:00 GMT. Currently, Austin FC is 19th with 39 points, while Colorado Rapids are 10th with 50 points. Both teams aimed for the top six at the season’s start and are eager to kick off with a win. This could set a positive tone for their campaigns.

Austin FC – Form

Austin FC has had varied results recently. They lost to LA Galaxy 2:1 on October 6, which was expected by bookmakers. Before that, they drew 2:2 with Real Salt Lake, thanks to Jader Obrian and Guilherme Biro. Their game against Houston Dynamo FC on September 22 ended in a 0:1 loss. This broke their winning streak against Houston. Bookmakers had predicted these outcomes.

Colorado Rapids – Form

Colorado Rapids have been inconsistent lately. They lost 0:1 to Seattle Sounders FC on October 6th, a surprising result. This was followed by a 1:3 loss to LA Galaxy at home. Their away game against Minnesota United ended in a 3:0 defeat. The Rapids struggled to score, contrary to bookmakers’ expectations.

Austin FC – Colorado Rapids – Head to Head

The last match between these teams was on June 16, 2024. The Rapids won 2:0 at home. In their last 8 meetings, Austin FC won 2 and Colorado Rapids won 4. This shows the Rapids’ slight edge. In 3 of the last 5 matches, both teams scored. Austin FC has conceded in their last 8 matches against the Rapids. They have struggled to win, with only 1 victory in their last 7 encounters. The last 4 matches saw fewer than 2.5 goals.

Austin FC – Colorado Rapids – Standings

Austin FC is in 19th place with 39 points after 33 matches. They have conceded 46 goals. Colorado Rapids are in 10th place with 50 points. Their goal difference is slightly positive. The 11-point gap between them reflects the Rapids’ consistency. Both teams had similar expectations at the season’s start.

Austin FC vs Colorado Rapids – Top scorers

Jader Obrian leads Austin FC’s attack with 7 goals. Sebastian Driussi has added 6 goals from midfield. Diego Rubio, Guilherme Biro, and Jon Gallagher have each scored 3 goals. For Colorado Rapids, Rafael Navarro has 14 goals. Djordje Mihailovic follows with 11 goals. Cole Bassett has scored 9, while Kevin Cabral and Calvin Harris have 5 and 4 goals, respectively.

Austin FC vs Colorado Rapids – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers offer odds of 2.25 for an Austin FC win, 3.70 for a draw, and 2.88 for a Colorado Rapids win. The match is expected to be close. Colorado Rapids have a slight advantage in head-to-head encounters. However, Austin FC could benefit from playing at home. Injuries and suspensions could impact the result.

The “halftime-fulltime” bet offers odds of 2.75 for a home team halftime win. The “draw-no-bet” market gives Austin FC odds of 1.667, returning stakes if the match ends in a draw. The “double-chance” market offers 1.286 for a Colorado win or draw, appealing to cautious bettors.

Austin FC vs Colorado Rapids – Over/Under Betting

The “Under 2.5” odds are set at 2.60, reflecting the history of low-scoring games between these teams. Austin FC averages 1.09 goals per game, while Colorado Rapids average 1.79. However, both teams have defensive issues. This suggests the “Under 2.5” bet at 2.60 might be valuable, though the Rapids’ offense could lead some to consider the “Over 2.5” at 1.475.

Austin FC vs Colorado Rapids – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are 1.444. This suggests a good chance of both teams scoring. Historical data shows both teams scored in 3 of their last 8 matches. Recently, Austin FC saw both teams score in 2 of their last 5 games. For Colorado Rapids, it happened in 3 of their last 5. Given both teams’ defensive records, “BTTS: Yes” is a likely outcome.

Austin FC vs Colorado Rapids – Prediction