A place in the MLS playoffs will be at stake when Colorado Rapids welcome Real Salt Lake in a crucial Western Conference clash. Colorado saw their impressive three-game winning streak come to an end with a 3-0 defeat to San Diego FC, but they remain strong at home. The Rapids have won 83% of their last six home matches, keeping clean sheets in five of them, while averaging 1.74 xG during that run. Diop, Navarro, Steffen, and Travis remain sidelined through injury.
Real Salt Lake, meanwhile, are in desperate need of a response after losing their last three games in all competitions. Defensive issues have been particularly costly, with the Royals conceding 2.00 goals per game in their last six away matches and failing to keep a clean sheet in any of them. Their away form is also worrying, with just one point from their last six road fixtures. Booth, Dillon, Eneli, and Glad are all unavailable, adding to their problems.
As Colorado have won 83% of their last six home games, we believe that punters worldwide can find value in betting on Home Win, alongside Colorado Over 1.5 and Over 1.5 goals total (The Royals have conceded two or more in four of their last six away games).
This MLS match will be played on Sunday 30 August 2026 at 02:30.
What is our Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Colorado Rapids 2 - 1 Real Salt Lake
Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -550 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -550 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Rafael Navarro @ 120 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Rafael Navarro @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Pablo Ruiz @ 150 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Colorado Rapids 0 @ -236 Odds
- European Handicap: Real Salt Lake +2 @ -334 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Colorado Rapids to Win @ -250 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Colorado Rapids to Win/Colorado Rapids to Win @ 200 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Colorado Rapids - No @ -300 Odds
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View OfferColorado Rapids Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwlwlwwwl | 1.80 |
| Home | wlwwww | 2.50 |
| Away | wlll | 0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 83% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.80 | 1.67 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.33 | 0.50 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.33 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 83% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.34 | 1.74 | 0.73 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.17 | 0.92 | 1.55 |
Real Salt Lake Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llddwwdlll | 0.90 |
| Home | wwdl | 1.75 |
| Away | llddll | 0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 4.00 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 2.75 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.25 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 70% | 50% | 83% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.51 | 1.58 | 1.46 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.62 | 1.37 | 1.78 |
Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Colorado Rapids (22%)
45 Matches
Real Salt Lake (58%)
Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Past Results
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