Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders Prediction: The Rapids are still struggling

Colorado Rapids will be hoping to build on their last win against New England Revolution. They got back to winning ways after 5 losses in a row in all competitions. A win here is very important to the team. 

Seattle Sounders are the visitors in this game and they come into this match with a better result, even though it is far from perfect. They played their second draw in a row against FC Dallas in their last game and they will like to grab a win here to boost their confidence.

The Rapids just ended a very terrible run that saw them lose 5 games in a row and go without a win for 7 matches. Now they must put in a very strong performance to follow up on their latest win over New England Revolution. Their opposition here, defeated them 4-0 in the first fixture between them earlier this year, hopefully they can get their revenge.

Colorado Rapids won only 1 of their last 5 league games, losing 3 and drawing the remaining 1 match. They had the win against New England Revolution, then played a draw against Houston Dynamo, but suffered defeats against Los Angeles FC, Minnesota United and Real Salt Lake.

Their home form is better according to the record. Their last 5 home league games ended with 2 wins and 3 draws and they are unbeaten in their last 6 home games. 

Their last game was against New England Revolution and they won the match 2-1 at full time. They got the opening goal through Cole Bassett in the 48th minute and then in the 62nd minute Calvin Harris doubled their lead. Finally, Omar Gonzalez scored the only goal for New England Revolution in the 92nd minute and the game ended in a win for The Rapids.

• Colorado Rapids are without a clean sheet in their last 6 matches.
• 5/6 of their matches ended with more than 2.5 goals.
• They conceded first in 5/6 matches.
• They lost the first half in 4/5 matches.
• 5/5 of their matches ended with more than 4.5 cards
• 4/5 of their matches ended with more than 10.5 corners.

Seattle Sounders will be more than happy to face Colorado Rapids whom they have beaten already this season. They are far from their very best at the moment, but they are a much better team than the hosts. 

Seattle Sounders had 1 win, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 league matches. They won against Austin FC, then played a draw against Minnesota United, Portland Timbers and FC Dallas, but they lost against Atlanta United. And in their last 5 away league games, they had 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat.

Seattle Sounders were up against FC Dallas in their last match and both teams played out a 1-1 draw at full time. FC Dallas went ahead in the 14th minute through Jader Obrian’s opener, but in the Second half, Alex Roldan pulled Seattle Sounders level with a goal in the 57th minute.

• Seattle Sounders have not lost their last 4 matches.
• They are without a clean sheet in their last 10 matches
• In 5/6 of their matches, both teams scored.
• 5/6 of their matches ended with less than 4.5 cards.

Colorado Rapids and Seattle Sounders have played 20 matches against each other in the past. Seattle Sounders have 11 wins, while Colorado Rapids have 6 wins and 3 matches ended in a draw.

• 4/5 of their matches ended with less than 4.5 cards.

According to Analysis, Colorado Rapids have scored 18 goals and conceded 40 goals in the MLS. They average 0.7 goals per game and their conversion rate is 6%, while conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game and they have 8 clean sheets. They also average 4.7 corners per game.

Seattle Sounders have scored 35 goals and conceded 30 goals in the MLS. They average 1.2 goals per game and their conversion rate is 10%, while conceding an average of 1.0 goals per game and they have 11 clean sheets. They also average 5.7 corners per game.

• Under 10 Corners at 1.85 Odds
• Away Win Either Half at 1.82 Odds
• FT Draw at 3.50 Odds