Our prediction for this MLS match:
Los Angeles FC
Match Time & Date:
23/05/2021
04:30
Prediction: 3-1
Colorado Rapids
Los Angeles FC will be aiming to put an end to their four-game winless run when they take on Colorado Rapids at their Banc of California Stadium. Los Angeles FC struggled on the road trip, but they are surely capable of beating the Rapids at home ground. Since fit-again Mexico attacker Carlos Vela returns to the starting XI, we believe that punters can find value in betting on the home team.
Colorado, on the other hand, are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win, but seeing that Bob Bradley’s troops are a real force to be reckoned with at home, we are tempted to put our money on Carlos Vela and Co. Both Beitashour and Galvan are likely to miss the game with injuries for the visiting team. In their last meeting at Banc of California Stadium Los Angeles FC defeated Colorado Rapids 3-1.
Highlighted Player (Andy Najar):
Andy Najar is a Honduras footballer who plays for both Anderlecht and the Honduras national team. Najar is a product of D.C. United’s youth academy and it has to be noted that he was named in the USSF Development Academy starting XI in 2009. The Honduras player made his senior debut for D.C. United on March 27, 2010 in a game against Kansas City Wizards.
Andy Najar scored his first professional goal one month later in a match against Dallas. Najar impressed in the 2010 MLS season and, as a result, he received the Rookie of the Year award. Speaking of his international career, Andy Najar made his Honduras debut on September 3, 2011, coming as a substitute in a friendly game against Colombia.
The right-footed winger (full-back) represented Honduras at the 2012 Olympics and he scored his first goal for los Catrachos against Costa Rica in the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup knockout stages. Andy Najar was born on March 16, 1993 in Choluteca.
Highlighted Team (Colorado Rapids):
Colorado Rapids is a Major League Soccer club and they compete in the USA professional soccer league as a member of the Western Conference. Colorado began their play in MLS back in 1996 and 14 years later they managed to win the MLS Cup trophy. The Rapids recorded a 2-1 win over FC Dallas in the final of the tournament, with George John scoring the winner for Gary Smith’s team in the extra time. Colorado made it to the MLS Cup final in 1997 as well, but D.C. United proved to be a big catch for the club in the title game.
The Rapids play their home games at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park and the venue has been Colorado’s home ground since 2007. It has to be noted that the likes of Tim Howard, Carlos Valderama, Claudio Lopez and Jermaine Jones were all part of the club in the past. Colorado’s colors are red, sky blue and white, but they were yellow shirts and blue shorts when playing on the travels.
