Our prediction for this MLS match:
Colorado Rapids
Match Time & Date:
21/07/2024
03:30
Prediction: 3-1
Real Salt Lake
After suffering a 3-2 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy in midweek, Colorado Rapids will look to get back on course in MLS when they take on Real Salt Lake on Sunday. The Rapids continue with their old habit of producing fine performances at home, while struggling on the travels, but they will have to showcase their worth on the field. Both Adam Beaudry and Djordje Mihailovic are on international duty, while the likes of Calvin Harris and Jackson Travis miss out with injuries.
The Royals, on the other hand, have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team beating Atlanta United, losing to Portland Timbers, while sharing the spoils with Los Angeles FC. Given the number of absentees in the away team, home win should definitely be considered. Both Luna and Katranis are banned for the match as well as attacker Cristian Arango, who is still serving the football association suspension.
Highlighted Team (Real Salt Lake):
Real Salt Lake joined Major League Soccer in 2005 as an expansion team of the league and four years later they won their first MLS Cup. The Royals faced star-studded Los Angeles Galaxy in the title game at Qwest Field in Seattle and Jason Kreis’ troops defeated David Beckham and Co. on penalties.
In 2013 Real Salt Lake made it to the MLS Cup final for the second time in the club’s history, but they were beaten by Sporting Kansas City on penalties this time out. The Royals participated in the CONCACAF Champions League final in 2011 as well, but Monterrey of Mexico eventually won the title. Real Salt Lake footballers wear red shirts and blue shorts when playing at home, while the colour of their away kit is white.
The likes of Clint Mathis, Jeff Cunningham and Eddie Pope are some of the notable footballers who played for the club in the past. Jeff Cunningham scored 19 goals in 32 appearances in the league for the Royals.
