Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Prediction: Goals are inevitable in this clash

The Rapids are back in action this week against Real Salt Lake, and both teams are going to lock horns at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Colorado’s pursuit of a win continues in this match after they suffered a defeat against LA Galaxy in their last match. Despite the results, the Rapids can feel optimistic of the upcoming match against Salt Lake. And Real Salt Lake are hoping to also put a 2-match winless run to an end when they visit the Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. They managed to pull a draw against Los Angeles FC last week, and they feel confident as they head into this next fixture.

Real Salt Lake is currently ranked 3rd on the western conference table with 44 points while Colorado Rapids is ranked 5th with 38 points.

Colorado Rapids are in the mood to go to war against a top team this week. They didn’t get the result they had hoped for in their last match against LA Galaxy, but their overall performance wasn’t entirely disappointing. They now turn their attention to Real Salt Lake, and they hope to compete for all 3 points.

Colorado Rapids had 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (LWWDL), and at home they had 4 wins and 1 draw (WWWWD). And across 10 matches they had 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats (LLWWWLWWDL).

The Rapids suffered a 3-2 defeat to LA Galaxy away from home last week. They conceded the opening goal in the 12th minute and Kevin Cabral equalized for Colorado Rapids in the 32nd minute. After that, the Rapids conceded two extra goals in the 37th and 42nd minutes, and they had a chance to score from the penalty spot in the 45+10 minute, but Rafael Navarro’s shot was saved and Cole Bassett turned in the rebound to end the first half 3-2. In the second half neither team were able to find the back of the net, and Colorado Rapids lost the match. According to stats, Colorado Rapids recorded 46% possession, 6 big chances, 5 goalkeeper saves, 5 corner kicks and 9 shots on target.

Real Salt Lake remains a top team despite recent results. They are currently winless in their last 2 matches after getting a draw and a defeat in both matches. They have also been far too inconsistent for a top 5 club, and that needs to change as soon as possible. Real Salt Lake will turn their attention to Colorado Rapids and their intentions are clear; they want to win.

Real Salt Lake’s last 5 results were: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats (LWWLD), and their away results were: 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat (DDWLD). Also, in 10 matches in a row, they recorded 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats (DDWDWLWWLD).

Salt Lake pulled off a 1-1 draw against Los Angeles FC in their last match. Los Angeles had the lead in the opening 5 minutes and in the 33rd minute Brayan Vera found the equalzer to bring Real Salt Lake level. The game stayed that way through the second half and eventually ended in a stalemate. According to stats, Real Salt Lake had 56% possession, 0 big chances, 4 goalkeeper saves, 5 corner kicks and 2 shots on target.

In the last 20 matches played between both clubs, Real Salt Lake won 14 matches while Colorado Rapids won 3 matches and 3 matches ended in a draw.

H2H Streaks

Colorado Rapids is without a clean sheet in 12 matches

Real Salt Lake scored first in 9/10 matches

8/10 matches ended with less than 10.5 corners

With both clubs anxious to get a win in this match, there’s no doubt this will be interesting as neither team will want to sit back and hope for the best. Real Salt Lake obviously have some level of confidence against Colorado Rapids due to their dominance in past fixtures as shown by the h2h record. And Colorado Rapids on the other hand have a fantastic home record as they appear to be stronger while playing at home, and that advantage might just prove crucial in the final result of this clash. However this ends, a goal from both sides is inevitable.

• 3 Way Total Colorado Rapids Over 1 Goal at 1.7 Odds
• Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals at 1.63 Odds
• Over 9 Corners at 1.66 Odds