Vancouver Whitecaps vs Colorado Rapids Prediction: Vancouver has the advantage, but worry about the Rapids

The Whitecaps will host Colorado Rapids at the BC Place in this round of MLS games. It's been a tough ride for the Whitecaps for a while and they have had poor results especially in their last 5 games, where they had 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats. And for the Rapids it's a similar story of 1 win, 3 defeats and 1 draw in their last 5 league games. Both clubs are eager to win, but neither side have the credentials to get it. 

According to the league table, Vancouver Whitecaps is 6th on the western conference table having 22 points and Colorado Rapids is 7th, also having 22 points. 

Vancouver Whitecaps are dealing with poor form that has put them in an uncomfortable position. They managed to grab a win last week against Sporting Kansas City and it's their hope that their results begin to turn around from this point. The win against Sporting Kansas City was their first win after 6 games without a win. 

The Whitecaps managed to pull off a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas despite being the second best team on the pitch. Ryan Gauld put them ahead in the 39th minute and they kept the lead until the end of the first half and in the 82nd minute, Ryan Gauld struck again before Sporting Kansas City got an equalizer in the 90+2 minute. In the end the Whitecaps held on and eventually won the game 2-1. According to stats, the Whitecaps had 40% possession, 2 big chances, 4 corner kicks and 2 shots on target.

The Rapids are looking totally helpless as they approach this game against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Their results have been far from decent as they have failed to win in their last 3 games in a row, instead they had 2 defeats and a draw in both games. And in their last 5 games, they won only once, drew once and lost thrice. 

The Rapids had a poor game against Houston Dynamo and the end result was a 3-1 defeat for the Rapids. After going behind in the first half, they had an opportunity to go level from the penalty spot in the 49th minute, but Rafael Navarro's shot was saved and Dorde Mihailoviç scored almost immediately. And towards the end, Colorado Rapids lost control of the game and conceded twice in the 70th and 80th minute. And so the game ended in a defeat for the Rapids. According to stats, Colorado Rapids had 43% possession, 4 big chances, 6 corner kicks and 10 shots on target.

According to h2h records, in the last 20 meetings between both clubs, Colorado Rapids won 7 games while Vancouver Whitecaps won 6 and 7 games ended as a draw.

With both sides being in bad shape right now, an outright winner might be a huge risk. The Whitecaps seem to have the advantage, but Colorado Rapids put in tremendous efforts in the last game despite the defeat and they will be motivated to do even more in this game. 

Match Facts:-

Colorado Rapids are unbeaten in the last 4 games 

7/7 games ended with less than 4.5 cards

5/6 games ended with more than 10.5 corners

• Colorado Rapids to Play More than 4 Corners at 1.673 Odds
• Vancouver Whitecaps or Colorado Rapids and Over 2.5 Goals at 1.79 Odds
• Over 9 Corners at 1.72 Odds