LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids Prediction: Don’t forget Colorado’s away record

LA Galaxy will host Colorado Rapids at the DIgnity Health Sports Park for another round of MLS games. They were beaten in their last match by FC Dallas away from home and now they have recorded 2 defeats in their last 3 matches. LA Galaxy now head back home and the only result that would make sense to them is a win over Colorado Rapids. The Rapids on the other hand, feel fine with their progress so far. They only picked up a point in their last game against the Red Bulls, but there is no reason for the team to be alarmed. But they head into this match against LA Galaxy and it’s a game they want to win.

According to the current standings, LA Galaxy is ranked 3rd in the western conference with 43 points and Colorado Rapids is ranked 4th with 38 points.

LA Galaxy are out to prove their credentials in the upcoming game against Colorado Rapids. They have been anything but consistent in recent matches and 2 defeats in 3 matches is just a result LA Galaxy can’t accept in their current position. They lost their last match against FC Dallas away from home and now they return to home ground where they hope to fight back for all 3 points.

Recent results show LA Galaxy had 3 wins and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (WWLWL) and their home record is also 4 wins and 1 defeat (WWWLW). Also across 10 league matches, LA Galaxy recorded 7 wins and 3 defeats (WWLWWWWLWL).

LA Galaxy were beaten 2-0 by FC Dallas in their last game. Dallas had both goals in both halves (28’ & 55’) while LA Galaxy struggled to score a goal until the very end. According to stats, LA Galaxy had 64% possession, 1 big chance, 3 goalkeeper saves, 2 corner kicks and 1 shot on target.

The Rapids are feeling confident ahead of this showdown with LA Galaxy. Current rankings puts them within 5 points of LA Galaxy and a win in this match will see them cut down that gap to 2 points. The Rapids had a draw in the last match, but that result still doesn’t change the fact that the team is playing really well and their results are very good at the moment. So, if there’s a win in this game, Colorado Rapids would like to get it.

Current results shows Colorado Rapids had 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in 5 matches (WLWWD), and their away form shows 1 win and 4 defeats in 5 (LLLWL). Also, across 10 matches their results were: 5 wins ,2 draws and 3 defeats.

Colorado Rapids played against New York Red Bulls in their last match at home and the match ended in a draw. The Red Bulls got the opening goal on the brink of half time and the Rapids got their equalizer through an own goal by Sean Nealis in the 64th minute. The game stayed that way until the very end and both sides took a point. Stats shows Colorado Rapids had 60% possession, 4 big chances, 6 goalkeeper saves, 1 corner kick and 4 shots on target.

In the last 20 matches between both clubs, Colorado Rapids won 10 matches, while LA Galaxy won 4 and 6 matches ended in a draw.

H2H Streaks

Both Teams scored in 5/7 matches

Colorado Rapids scored first in 8/10 matches

5/6 matches ended with more than 4.5 cards

5/7 matches ended with less than 10.5 corners

While Orlando City are offering more confidence to win this game, their away record can not be overlooked. They are currently in better form than LA Galaxy, but with 4 losses in 5 away games, they might not be as tough as they think they are. They had a poor game against the Red Bulls earlier this week and they were saved by an own goal. For LA Galaxy, we can anticipate their anxiety to get back to winning ways and they head back to home soil where they hold a pretty decent record. So, we would overlook the current form of the LA Galaxy and stand behind them on this one. The h2h also points to an Orlando City dominance in this fixture in the past, but i think current results trumps past h2h.

• LA Galaxy to Play More Corners at 1.6 Odds
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• Under 11 Corners at 1.72 Odds