Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction and Betting Tips on July 5, 2025
MLS USA
Game Prediction
Colorado Rapids will face Sporting Kansas City at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado, on July 5, 2025, in a Major League Soccer (MLS) match at 1:30 GMT. The Rapids aim to leverage their strong home form and attacking prowess, while Sporting Kansas City looks to overcome their poor away record in this Western Conference clash.
Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City Key Stats & Trends
- Colorado Rapids won 1 of their last 5 games.
- The Rapids average 1.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match.
- Colorado won 3 of their last 5 home games.
- Sporting Kansas City won 2 of their last 5 games.
- Sporting averages 1.8 goals scored and 1.8 goals conceded per match.
- Kansas won only 1 of their last 5 away games.
Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City Recent Form
Colorado Rapids are coming off a 3-3 draw against New England Revolution, where they squandered a 3-0 lead but showed resilience with a late equalizer. They sit in 8th place in the Western Conference with 26 points after 20 matches, tied with Los Angeles FC. The Rapids have been strong at home, winning 4 of their last 5 home games, but defensive lapses remain a concern.
Sporting Kansas City drew 1-1 against Real Salt Lake in their last match, showing fight but struggling to secure wins. With 20 points after 21 matches, they are 23rd in the MLS standings, 11 points below the playoff line. Their away form is dismal, with no wins in their last 5 road games and 16 goals conceded.
Form
- Colorado Rapids: D-W-L-L-L
- Sporting Kansas City: D-W-L-L-W
Predicted Line-ups
- Colorado Rapids: Hansen, Rosenberry, Awaziem, Maxso, Cannon, Ku-DiPietro, Larraz, Atencio, Harris, Yapi, Navarro
- Sporting Kansas City: Pulskamp, Shelton, Castellanos, Fontas, Ndenbe, Rodriguez, Bassong, Russell, Pulido, Afrifa, Agada
Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City Pre-game Odds & Win Probability
Colorado Rapids are favorites with a 51% win probability and odds of 1.89. A draw is priced at 4.03 (24%), while a Sporting Kansas City win is at 3.76 (26%).
Correct Score Prediction: Colorado Rapids 2-1 Sporting Kansas City
Given Colorado’s strong home record and Sporting’s struggles on the road, a narrow home win is likely. Historical trends show tight contests, with the Rapids unbeaten at home against Sporting in their last 11 meetings.
Expert Tip: Both Teams To Score ‘Yes’
Considering both teams’ scoring trends, betting ‘Both Teams To Score Yes’ at odds of 1.5 (63%) could work out.
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