Colorado Rapids vs St. Louis City SC Prediction: St. Louis City is yet to prove themselves

The Colorado Rapids put all fears to bed as they bounced back to a win against Sporting Kansas City last week. They enter into the new round of MLS games and they are hosting St. Louis City SC at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. And for St. Louis City also ended a disastrous run after beating the San Jose Earthquakes at home last week. However, there is still a huge question regarding their ability to sustain that win in the forthcoming games. But at the moment, St. Louis City are heading to the Dick’s Sporting Goods Park to face a brilliant Colorado Rapids team.

Current standings places Colorado Rapids in 4th place on the western conference with 34 points, while St. Louis City is 12th with 22 points.

The odds are in favor of Colorado Rapids to continue with another win against St. Louis City SC when the two teams face each other in the upcoming match. The Rapids enjoyed a winning run that lasted about 3 games before slumping to a defeat against Los Angeles FC last week, but then they returned to winning ways last week against Sporting Kansas City. Now they seek a second win against St. Louis City in this match.

Colorado Rapids’ recent form shows they had 4 wins and 1 defeat in 5 matches (WWWLW), and at home, their stats were: 4 wins and 1 draw (WDWWW). And in a run of 10 league games, Colorado Rapids had 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats (WLDLLWWWLW).

The Rapids defeated Sporting Kansas City 2-1 in their last game. Sporting Kansas took the lead in the 48th minute, but Colorado Rapids turned the game around with Oliver Larraz scoring the first goal in the 69th minute and then Dorde Mihailovic scored the winning goal from the penalty spot in the 90+4’ minute. A record of Colorado Rapids’ stats in that game were: 61% possession, 3 big chances, 0 goalkeeper saves, 4 corner kicks and 4 shots on target.

The hardest game is always the next one and for St. Louis City are heading into probably another tough game, and the result will surely affect their season. St. Louis City ended a horrible winless run by beating San Jose Earthquakes last week, and now they are out to prove they are truly out of the woods and back in form. But to achieve that, they need to beat Colorado Rapids at the Sporting Goods Park.

St. Louis City recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in 5 matches (LLDLW), and away from home they recorded 2 draws and 3 defeats (DLDLL). Finally, across 10 league games, St. Louis City had 1 win, 3 draws and 4 defeats (LLLDDLLDLW).

St. Louis City recorded a 2-0 win against the San Jose Earthquakes last week at home. Eduard Lowen scored the opening goal in the 28th minute and Hosei Kijima scored the second goal in the 41st minute. The game stayed that way and St. Louis City won the game in the end. According to stats, St. Louis City had 57% possession, 6 big chances, 1 goalkeeper saves, 7 corner kicks and 9 shots on target.

Both clubs have played only 3 games in the past. Colorado Rapids won 1, same as St. Louis City SC and they drew 1 game.

Team Streaks

Colorado Rapids is without a clean sheet in 3 matches

Colorado Rapids had more than 2.5 goals in 8/9 matches

Colorado Rapids had less than 4.5 cards in 6/8 matches

It is sensible to stand behind Colorado Rapids. They have proven that they are in fine form and the game against Los Angeles FC doesn’t change that. For St. Louis City, one can only hope they are truly back in form, but that seems too early to call. A win or atleast a draw by Colorado Rapids is simply the safest option. Colorado Rapids are playing at home, where they have good form and that's a huge advantage for them.

• Home Win or Draw and Under 4.5 Goals at 1.6 Odds
• Colorado Rapids to Win at 1.79 Odds
• Colorado Rapids to Win 2-1 at 8.50 Odds