Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Prediction & Match Analysis
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| Market | Option | Probability | Odds | Stats & Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Home Win |
70.1%
|
1.95 | |
| BTTS | Yes |
67.1%
|
1.57 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 |
52.4%
|
1.67 | |
| Corners O/U | Over 7.5 Corners |
92%
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1.21 | |
| HT / FT | Home / Home |
-
|
3.00 | |
| Correct Score | 2-1 |
-
|
7.00 |
Colorado Rapids
Real Salt Lake
Statistics are based on season averages
Season Statistics
Team averages and season trends before this fixture
Colorado Rapids
25 matches
Real Salt Lake
24 matches
| Colorado Rapids | Statistic | Real Salt Lake |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Wins | 10 |
| 2 | Draws | 6 |
| 13 | Losses | 8 |
| 37 | Goals For | 44 |
| 37 | Goals Against | 38 |
| 1.48 | Avg Goals Scored | 1.83 |
| 1.48 | Avg Goals Conceded | 1.58 |
| 13 | BTTS Yes | 20 |
| 17 | Over 1.5 | 23 |
| 13 | Over 2.5 | 17 |
| 10 | Over 3.5 | 9 |
| 7 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 6 | Failed To Score | 2 |
| 4.1 | Shots On Goal | 5.55 |
| 11.86 | Total Shots | 14.5 |
| 5 | Corners | 4.85 |
| 55.6% | Ball Possession | 49.8% |
Match Analysis
Model notes, team context and key prediction signals
There is very little separating these two teams on paper, and two sides with a fairly similar football identity points toward a competitive game. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward Real Salt Lake. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Colorado Rapids expected to line up in 4-2-3-1 and Real Salt Lake in 3-4-2-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Real Salt Lake having the stronger overall control. Colorado Rapids come in with stronger recent momentum, which could help them control the rhythm for longer periods.
So far, Colorado Rapids have built a campaign that leaves them 7 in the table on 28 points from 20 matches. Their overall return of 9 wins, 1 draws, and 10 losses with goals at 30:25 reflects very strong form and are on a winning streak. Their attacking weight is carried by Rafael Navarro (6 goals), Kosi Thompson (2 goals), Paxten Aaronson (1 goals), with creative support from Paxten Aaronson (3 assists), Georgi Minoungou (2 assists), Rafael Navarro (1 assists), while defensively they have appeared very solid. At home, they have returned 7 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses, a split that suggests a very strong split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms, they tend to show balanced attacking football.
With 28 points from 19 games and a place of 8, Real Salt Lake still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Across the season they have posted 8 wins, 4 draws, and 7 defeats, and the 33:30 goal record continues to suggest poor form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on Sergi Solans (4 goals), Zavier Gozo (4 goals), Diego Luna (4 goals), with creative support from Sergi Solans (3 assists), Zavier Gozo (2 assists), Diego Luna (2 assists), while at the back they have been fairly stable. Away from home, the split record of 1 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses points to a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader football approach still suggests balanced attacking football.
Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Colorado Rapids won 5 times, Real Salt Lake won 8 times, while 2 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 19:25 from Colorado Rapids's perspective. 8 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 9 matches, with an average of 2.93 goals per game.
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 53:23 | 30 | 46 |
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W
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| 2 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 32:28 | 4 | 43 |
L
W
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D
L
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| 3 | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 49:42 | 7 | 43 |
W
W
W
D
L
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| 4 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 44:36 | 8 | 41 |
W
W
D
D
L
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| 5 | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 42:35 | 7 | 41 |
W
D
W
D
W
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| 6 | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 41:27 | 14 | 40 |
L
W
D
D
D
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| 7 |
Colorado Rapids
Home
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25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 33:32 | 1 | 35 |
W
D
L
W
L
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| 8 | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 47:47 | 0 | 32 |
L
D
W
L
D
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| 9 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 42:37 | 5 | 30 |
L
L
W
W
L
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| 10 | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 31:40 | -9 | 30 |
D
L
W
L
D
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| 11 |
Real Salt Lake
Away
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24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 37:39 | -2 | 29 |
L
L
D
L
L
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| 12 | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 37:43 | -6 | 29 |
L
L
L
D
W
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| 13 | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 32:44 | -12 | 29 |
W
D
D
W
D
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| 14 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 25:30 | -5 | 28 |
D
D
D
D
L
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| 15 | 24 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 26:59 | -33 | 18 |
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