Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake: Prediction, Odds & Analysis
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Real Salt LakeThe model puts Colorado Rapids at 52%. The model leans toward Colorado Rapids. Confidence: high.
Why this prediction
+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.
- +Colorado Rapids score more per game (3.0 at home vs 1.0 away).
- +Recent form favours Colorado Rapids.
- +The head-to-head record favours Colorado Rapids (9-2-4).
- +Colorado Rapids creates more chances (15 vs 12 shots per game).
- +Colorado Rapids controls more of the ball (57% vs 49%).
Win probabilities
Model vs market
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Recent form
Expected goals
Most likely scorelines
Match DNA
Key points
- Colorado Rapids have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Real Salt Lake have 0 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Colorado Rapids have won 9 of the head-to-head meetings.
- Colorado Rapids is priced at 2.14.
Betting angles
Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.
Scoreline probability matrix
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||
| 1 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 2 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 3 | ||
| 3 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | ||
| 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.
Full analysis
The model puts Colorado Rapids at 52%. The model puts the draw at 23%. The model puts Real Salt Lake at 26%. The model's most likely scoreline is 2-1.
The market leans toward Colorado Rapids. Colorado Rapids is priced at 2.14. The draw is priced at 3.66. Real Salt Lake is priced at 3.2.
Colorado Rapids have won 9 of the head-to-head meetings. Real Salt Lake have won 4 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 2 of their head-to-head meetings.
Colorado Rapids have 1 wins in their last 5 matches. Real Salt Lake have 0 wins in their last 5 matches.
Colorado Rapids average 3 goals per game this season. Colorado Rapids average 57% possession. Real Salt Lake average 1 goals per game this season. Real Salt Lake average 49% possession.
The model gives 66% for both teams to score. The model gives 71% for over 2.5 goals.
This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite, Colorado Rapids or Real Salt Lake?
Our model rates Colorado Rapids as the most likely outcome at 52% probability.
What's a likely scoreline for Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake?
A scoreline around 2-1 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.
What's the head-to-head record?
In the last 15 meetings: 9 Colorado Rapids wins, 2 draws, 4 Real Salt Lake wins.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The indicators lean toward over 2.5 goals.
League table
USA. MLS| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 45:18 | 40 |
| 2 |  Houston Dynamo | 21 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 30:26 | 38 |
| 3 |  Los Angeles | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 36:22 | 35 |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 21 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 39:33 | 33 |
| 5 |  Dallas | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 38:34 | 33 |
| 6 |  St. Louis City | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 30:27 | 33 |
| 7 | Colorado Rapids | 21 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 30:28 | 28 |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 20 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 34:32 | 28 |
| 9 |  Portland Timbers | 21 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 38:37 | 28 |
| 10 |  Minnesota United | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 27:29 | 28 |
| 11 |  San Diego | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 37:32 | 27 |
| 12 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27:32 | 26 |
| 13 |  Seattle Sounders | 20 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 22:27 | 25 |
| 14 |  Austin | 21 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 26:40 | 21 |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 20 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 19:49 | 15 |
Predictions are statistical analysis for information only, not betting advice or a guarantee. 18+. Please gamble responsibly.