🇺🇸 USA MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
20.09.2026 01:30
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Referee: Elijio Arreguin, USA
Colorado Rapids
Match Timeline
Seattle Sounders
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
28'
M. Whittaker · Assist: P. Aaronson
Colorado Rapids
🔄
46'
P. Kingston ↔ S. Gomez
Seattle Sounders
49'
C. Roldan · Assist: A. Rusnak
Seattle Sounders
56'
D. Phillip
Colorado Rapids
🔄
61'
S. Hawkins ↔ J. Ragen
Seattle Sounders
🔄
62'
H. Dotson ↔ S. Brunell
Seattle Sounders
🔄
64'
S. Abu Farkhi ↔ D. Yapi
Colorado Rapids
🟨
69'
D. Phillip
Colorado Rapids
🔄
72'
Nouhou ↔ P. Arriola
Seattle Sounders
🔄
73'
W. Frederick ↔ J. Atencio
Colorado Rapids
🔄
73'
D. Phillip ↔ G. Minoungou
Colorado Rapids
76'
M. Whittaker · Assist: P. Aaronson
Colorado Rapids
79'
D. Joveljic
Seattle Sounders
🟨
79'
D. Yapi
Colorado Rapids
🔄
84'
P. Aaronson ↔ N. Cobb
Colorado Rapids
🔄
84'
J. Morris ↔ C. Clark
Seattle Sounders
90+3'
C. Clark · Assist: A. Rusnak
Seattle Sounders

Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 87.4%
Odds 1.90
BTTS
Yes
Probability 54.1%
Odds 1.53
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 55.6%
Odds 1.64
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
87.4%
1.90
BTTS Yes
54.1%
1.53
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
55.6%
1.64
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
92%
-
HT / FT Home / Home
-
3.00
Correct Score 2-1
-
6.75
Probability Distribution
Colorado Rapids Win 87.4%
Draw 5.1%
Seattle Sounders Win 7.5%
Expected Goals (xG)
Colorado Rapids1.33
Seattle Sounders1.37
Recent Form (Last 5)
Colorado Rapids Colorado Rapids
WWDLW
40 GF / 41 GA
Seattle Sounders Seattle Sounders
WLDWL
42 GF / 39 GA
Key Stats
1.38
Average Goals Scored
1.35
1.41
Average Goals Conceded
1.26
14
BTTS Yes
17
14
Over 2.5
16
4.12
Shots on Goal
4.7

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Colorado Rapids Colorado Rapids 29 matches
Seattle Sounders Seattle Sounders 31 matches
Colorado Rapids Statistic Seattle Sounders
12 Wins 13
3 Draws 7
14 Losses 11
40 Goals For 42
41 Goals Against 39
1.38 Avg Goals Scored 1.35
1.41 Avg Goals Conceded 1.26
14 BTTS Yes 17
19 Over 1.5 24
14 Over 2.5 16
10 Over 3.5 8
9 Clean Sheets 8
7 Failed To Score 8
4.12 Shots On Goal 4.7
12.04 Total Shots 13.07
4.96 Corners 4.56
55.4% Ball Possession 49.9%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

From a tactical perspective, this fixture features two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Colorado Rapids expected to line up in 4-3-3 and Seattle Sounders in 4-2-3-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Seattle Sounders having the stronger overall control. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring Seattle Sounders. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day.

Colorado Rapids Analysis

So far, Colorado Rapids have built a campaign that leaves them 7 in the table on 32 points from 24 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 10 wins, 2 draws, and 12 losses, while the 32:32 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on Rafael Navarro (10 goals), P. Aaronson (3 goals), K. Thompson (2 goals), with creative support from P. Aaronson (3 assists), G. Minoungou (2 assists), Rafael Navarro (1 assists), and defensively they have been fairly stable. At home, they have returned 8 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 a more cautious and defensive approach.

Seattle Sounders Analysis

Seattle Sounders sit 13 with 27 points after 22 league matches. The record of 7 wins, 6 draws, and 9 defeats, together with a 24:29 goal balance, points toward poor form and have been stuck in a sequence of draws. Much of their attacking threat comes through P. Rothrock (3 goals), A. Rusnák (2 goals), Jesús Ferreira (2 goals), with creative support from A. Rusnák (5 assists), J. Morris (2 assists), Jesús Ferreira (1 assists), while at the back they have looked fairly stable. Away from home, the record of 3 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses points toward a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader style still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 14 head-to-head meetings, Colorado Rapids won 3 times, Seattle Sounders won 6 times, while 5 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 15:22 from Colorado Rapids's perspective. 6 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 8 matches, with an average of 2.64 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (94.9%)
Predicted formations: Colorado Rapids 4-3-3 / Seattle Sounders 4-2-3-1
Missing players: Colorado Rapids 6, Seattle Sounders 6
H2H summary: Colorado Rapids wins 3, draws 5, Seattle Sounders wins 6

Standings

Western Conference
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 24 14 4 6 53:23 30 46
L W L W W
2 25 13 4 8 32:28 4 43
L W D D L
3 25 12 7 6 49:42 7 43
W W W D L
4 25 12 5 8 44:36 8 41
W W D D L
5 25 11 8 6 42:35 7 41
W D W D W
6 26 11 7 8 41:27 14 40
L W D D D
7 25 11 2 12 33:32 1 35
W D L W L
8 25 9 5 11 47:47 0 32
L D W L D
9 25 8 6 11 42:42 0 30
L L L W W
10 26 7 9 10 31:40 -9 30
D L W L D
11 24 8 5 11 37:39 -2 29
L L D L L
12 25 7 8 10 37:43 -6 29
L L L D W
13 25 7 8 10 32:44 -12 29
W D D W D
14 23 7 7 9 25:30 -5 28
D D D D L
15 24 5 3 16 26:59 -33 18
W L L L D
Promotion - MLS (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
Promotion - MLS (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)