Colorado Rapids vs FC Dallas Prediction: “If you can't win, then don't lose” says FC Dallas

Colorado Rapids are back in action again this week and their opposition will be FC Dallas at the Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Colorado Rapids enjoyed a pleasurable ride in the last game against San Jose Earthquakes as they won 3-0. While FC Dallas have failed to win their last 6 matches in a row. The Rapids are favorites in this upcoming game while Dallas are considered the more desperate team. 

The last 5 league games of the Colorado Rapids ended in 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss while that of FC Dallas ended in 2 draws and 3 losses.

According to the league table, the Rapids are 5th with 12 points while FC Dallas are 13th with 5 points, both on the western conference table.

Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids are looking very confident about the results of the upcoming game against FC Dallas. Their latest results are not excellent but there's enough to suggest that they will get a win against a struggling opposition. The Rapids are unbeaten in their last 3 games, with 2 draws and 1 win in all 3 games. 

Colorado Rapids played against San Jose Earthquakes last week and they got a 3-0 win while playing the game away from home. Rafael Navarro converted from the penalty spot in the 10th minute to put the Rapids in the lead and then he got a brace in the 60th minute. And finally Cole Bassette got the third goal in the 80th minute to seal a 3-0 victory for The Rapids. According to stats, the Rapids had 39% possession, 3 shots on target and 7 corner kicks. They also created 3 big chances and missed 1.

FC Dallas

It's almost like FC Dallas are setup to fail once again as they prepare to take on a strong Colorado Rapids team away from home. Dallas had been stuck in a cycle of poor form that had lingered since match day 2 of the campaign. Since the opening game win, they lost 4 games in a row and had back-to-back draws in their last 2 games. 

FC Dallas played against Seattle Sounders in their last game last week and they played a goalless draw for the second time in a row. According to stats, FC Dallas had 44% possession, 2 shots on target and 4 corner kicks. They also created 1 big chance and missed that 1. 

FC Dallas playing 2 goalless draws in a row isn't the best result for their current position but atleast they are avoiding defeats. It is still unclear whether these results were due to a deliberate tactical setup or just mere coincidence. Either way they need to start picking up points as fast as they can.

Head to Head

According to the h2h, in the last 20 meetings, the Rapids won 7 matches while FC Dallas won 6 matches and 7 matches ended as a draw.

Analysis and Predictions

All analysis points to a win for Colorado Rapids obviously. They are the stronger team and their results blow that of FC Dallas out of the water. FC Dallas have one play and that is to avoid defeat at all costs, so it might not be a rollercoaster ride for Colorado Rapids.

According to h2h streaks, the Rapids are unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. FC Dallas are without a clean sheet in the last 6 and the Rapids scored first in 5 of the last 6 games. The last 6 games also ended with less than 10.5 corners.

• Colorado Rapids to Win or Draw and Over 1.5 Goals at 1.60 Odds
• Colorado Rapids to Score First at 1.62 Odds
• Colorado Rapids to Win 2-1 at 8.50 Odds