Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake – Match Preview

The Colorado Rapids are set to host Real Salt Lake at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park this Saturday. The match will start at 01:30 GMT. The Rapids, in 8th place with 38 points from 25 games, aim to move up the standings. Real Salt Lake, in 5th place with 44 points from 24 matches, seeks to strengthen their position. Both teams have proven their ability to score. As the season advances, winning three points becomes crucial for a strong finish.

Colorado Rapids – Form

The Colorado Rapids have had varied success at home recently. Their last game on July 18 against LA Galaxy ended in a 3:2 defeat. Before that, they drew 1:1 with the New York Red Bulls, breaking a losing streak. A 4:1 win over St. Louis City showcased their scoring ability. Kevin Cabral, Cole Bassett, Jonathan Lewis, and Darren Yapi all scored, highlighting their offensive strength.

Real Salt Lake – Form

Real Salt Lake has shown mixed results on the road. Their latest match, on July 18, 2024, against Los Angeles FC, ended in a 1:1 draw. Before this, they faced a 3:0 loss to Portland Timbers. However, they secured a 5:2 victory over Atlanta United at home. Matt Crooks, Braian Ojeda, Cristian Arango, Alexandros Katranis, and Diego Luna were all key players, with Luna providing multiple assists.

Colorado Rapids – Real Salt Lake – Head to Head

The last game between these teams was on May 19, 2024. Real Salt Lake won 5:3. In their past 10 meetings, Real Salt Lake has won 6 times. The Rapids have won twice, and 2 matches ended in draws. In the last 5 encounters, both teams scored in 3 games. The Rapids have found it tough against Real Salt Lake, with 5 losses in their last 6 meetings.

Colorado Rapids – Real Salt Lake – Standings

The MLS season is unfolding competitively. The Rapids are 8th with 38 points from 25 matches. They have scored 47 goals and conceded 41. Real Salt Lake is 5th with 44 points from 24 games. They have scored 49 goals and conceded 31. With a game in hand, Real Salt Lake could widen the 6-point gap. The Rapids, however, are looking to narrow it.

Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake – Top scorers

Rafael Navarro leads the Rapids’ attack with 11 goals. Djordje Mihailovic has added 10 goals. Cole Bassett has scored 8 times. Kevin Cabral and Calvin Harris have contributed 5 and 4 goals, respectively. For Real Salt Lake, Cristian Arango has netted 17 goals. Andres Gomez has scored 11 times. Anderson Julio and Diego Luna have 6 and 5 goals, respectively. Alexandros Katranis has scored 3 goals.

Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor the Rapids for a home win with odds of 2.00. A draw is set at 3.75, and a Real Salt Lake win at 3.40. Real Salt Lake’s recent performance and head-to-head record might influence bets towards them. The “halftime-fulltime” odds for a Rapids lead are 2.5. The “draw-no-bet” option for the Rapids is at 1.5. The “double-chance” for Real Salt Lake or a draw is at 1.25.

Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake – Over/Under Betting

“Over 2.5” goals is priced at 1.50, appealing for a high-scoring game. “Over 3.5” at 2.20 suggests even more goals. “Under 3.5” at 1.615 is for those expecting fewer goals.

Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake – BTTS Betting

The odds for “Both Teams To Score” are 1.444 for “Yes” and 2.625 for “No.” This option seems likely considering both teams’ scoring and conceding records.

Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake – Prediction