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Colorado Rapids vs Sporting KC Prediction & Preview

Preview

The United States Major League Soccer returns on Friday, July 5th, with a thrilling encounter between Colorado Rapids and Sporting KC at Dick's Sporting Goods Park Field 20. The home team, Colorado Rapids, coached by Chris Armas, will be looking to capitalize on their strong form at home, where they score an average of 3 goals per game and concede only 0.5 goals.

The Rapids come into this match with a solid record in their last 5 matches, boasting 3 wins and 2 losses, earning them 9 points from a possible 15. Their most recent outing saw them fall to Los Angeles FC away at BMO Stadium, losing 3-0. In contrast, Sporting KC, led by Peter Vermes, have struggled on the road, scoring an average of just 1 goal per game and conceding a whopping 4 goals per game.

The visitors have had a mixed bag of results in their last 5 matches, with 2 wins and 3 losses, earning them 6 points. However, they did manage to pick up a convincing 2-0 win over Austin at Children's Mercy Park in their previous match. When these two teams last met on April 9th, 2023, Colorado Rapids came out on top, winning 1-0 away at Children's Mercy Park.

Historically, the head-to-head matches between these two teams have been closely contested, with Colorado Rapids holding a slight edge, having won 2 of their last 5 encounters, while Sporting KC has managed just 1 win, and the remaining 2 matches ending in draws. Will the home advantage prove crucial for the Rapids, or can Sporting KC pull off an upset?

Bet

Considering the recent form and stats, I would recommend a Home Win for Colorado Rapids at odds of 1.57. The Rapids' strong home record, combined with their impressive goal-scoring ability, makes them a solid choice to take all three points. Additionally, Sporting KC's struggles on the road, both in terms of scoring and conceding goals, further strengthens the case for a Rapids win.