Colorado Rapids vs Austin FC Prediction: Back the Rapids without fear

If there's ever been a time when Colorado Rapids and Austin FC need a win, it has to be now. Both clubs have had a rough couple of weeks with back-to-back defeats for both clubs. 

Colorado Rapids suffered a defeat in their last game against Vancouver Whitecaps away from home and Austin FC were humbled by Real Salt Lake in their last game. 

This week, Colorado Rapids and Austin FC will face each other as they hope to redeem themselves from a poor run.

Colorado Rapids will be eager for a turn around in their current run when they take on Austin FC. They lost back-to-back games and altogether in their last 5 games, they had just 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats. 

Also according to stats, Colorado Rapids have scored 29 goals and conceded 31 so far in 17 games. They scored an average of 1.7 goals per game with a 13% conversion rate and conceded an average of 1.8 goals per game, and they have kept 3 clean sheets all season. 

In Colorado Rapids last match, they lost 2-1 to Vancouver Whitecaps away from home. They went behind for the first time in the 46th minute and shortly after Dorde Mihailoviç equalized in the 50th minute. Colorado Rapids hoped to end the game as a draw, but Vancouver scored yet again in the 90+1 minute to snatch all 3 points in the end. 

Summary of Colorado Rapids’ game was:- 47% possession, 4 shots on target, 8 corner kicks, 3 shots on target and they struck the woodwork once. 

Austin FC is also in a dire situation at the moment, just like Colorado Rapids. Austin FC failed to win in their last 3 games and they were handed a humiliating defeat by Real Salt Lake in their last match. Altogether, results from their last 5 games shows 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. 

Statistically, Austin FC have scored 21 goals and conceded 25 in 17 games. They averaged 1.2 goals per game with a 13% conversion rate and conceded an average of 1.5 goals per game while they have kept 5 clean sheets so far. 

Austin FC went up against Real Salt Lake and the game ended in a 5-1 defeat for Austin. The game was all but over for Austin at the end of the first half, as they trailed by 4 goals. By the 71st minute, Real Salt Lake extended their lead to 5 and Austin FC managed to get a goal in the 90+2 minute through Alex Ring. The game ended afterwards and Austin FC were defeated 5-1. 

Summary of Austin's game by numbers was:- 39% possession, 2 big chances, 5 goalkeeper saves, 2 corner kicks and 3 shots on target. 

Austin FC have played against Colorado Rapids 7 times in the past. The Rapids won 3 games while Austin FC won 2 games and 2 games ended as a draw.

Both clubs seem to be going through a tough phase at the moment, but Austin's seem to be worse. After the horrible performance against Real Salt Lake, Austin is nowhere near a decent team. The Rapids put up some numbers in their game against the Vancouver Whitecaps despite losing in the end. So, the Rapids are expected to put in a better performance against Austin. They also lead on the h2h battle and they have the advantage of playing at home. 

Match Facts:-

Colorado Rapids are unbeaten in the last 3 meetings 

Austin FC are without a clean sheet in the last 7 meetings 

Colorado Rapids scored first in 5/7 meetings 

There were less than 4.5 cards in 5/7 meetings 

• Colorado Rapids to Win at 1.67 Odds
• Colorado Rapids to Win and Under 4.5 Goals at 2.08 Odds
• Colorado Rapids to Win 2-0 at 10.00 Odds