Colorado Rapids take on Real Salt Lake in the 23rd round of games in MLS on Saturday. The two sides are separated by goal difference in the Western Conference.
Matt Wells’ Colorado are coming off a 3-0 reverse at San Diego last week. Onni Valakari broke the deadlock inside 27 minutes before Elias Achouri doubled the hosts’ lead eight minutes later.
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Gabriel Pirani applied the coup de grace 19 minutes from time as Colorado suffered their 11th league defeat of the season. The Rapids are seventh in the standings, with 28 points from 21 matches, winning nine.
Meanwhile, Pablo Mastroeni’s Salt Lake are fresh off a 3-0 Leagues Cup quarter-final defeat at Leon in midweek. Diber Cambindo scored either side of the break despite the visitors dominating possession (54%) and having six shots on target.
Before that, the Claret and Cobalt were at the wrong end of a 2-1 verdict at Orlando City last week. Dominik Marczuk put Mastroeni’s side ahead just before half-time, but Antoine Griezmann‘s second-half double sunk the visitors, who are eighth in the Western Conference, with 28 points from 20 games, winning eight.
On that note, here’s a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Colorado-Salt Lake MLS clash at DSG Park, Commerce City:
Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake head-to-head stats and key numbers
- In 66 meetings across competitions, Salt Lake lead Colorado 34-19, winning their last clash 2-1 at home in MLS in May.
- The Claret and Cobalt are on a two-game winning streak in the fixture, with both victories coming at home.
- Colorado have won their last four home games – all in MLS.
- Salt Lake are winless in 10 road outings across competitions, losing seven, including the last three.
- Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Colorado: L-W-W-W-L; Salt Lake: L-L-L-D-W
Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake prediction
The two sides have had similar campaigns, especially in MLS, where goal difference separates them in the standings. While Colorado didn’t play in the Leagues Cup this year, Salt Lake are coming off a quarter-final defeat.
The Claret and Cobalt have a head-to-head advantage over Colorado, but the two teams have split their last six clashes, all in MLS. Colorado are in rousing home form recently, though, while Salt Lake have been abysmal on the road.
Considering that, expect the Rapids to capitalise on their home advantage and eke out a hard-fought win.
Prediction: Colorado Rapids 2-1 Real Salt Lake
Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake betting tips
Tip-1: Colorado to win
Tip-2: Both teams to score
Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals
Edited by Bhargav