Real Salt-Lake vs Colorado Prediction 17 May 2026
🔊 Real Salt Lake sit fourth in the standings and remain firmly in the hunt for the top spots, while Colorado Rapids occupy ninth place. The hosts have been prolific at home, maintaining consistent form in recent outings. In contrast, the visitors have struggled to find attacking rhythm, alternating wins with defeats. This matchup is set to highlight the gulf in quality and finishing between the two sides.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides took place on 05 October 2025 and ended in a 1-0 result. Here’s a comparative breakdown from that encounter (Real Salt Lake were the home team):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corners: 6 vs 9;
- fouls: 9 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of official head-to-head meetings between Real Salt Lake and Colorado Rapids:
- They have faced off 48 times;
- The home side have claimed 27 wins, while the visitors have picked up 12 victories, with 9 draws between them;
- Total goals scored: 84 for the hosts, 53 for the away team;
- Average goals in the first half: 1.33; in the second half: 1.52;
- Average total goals per match: 2.85.
Head-to-head statistics Real Salt-Lake - Colorado
Real Salt-Lake Team Overview
Their most recent official fixture took place on in MLS action, as Real Salt Lake hosted Houston Dynamo. The match ended in a 3-0 victory for the home side.
Here’s a look at the key stats from that game (Real Salt Lake vs Houston Dynamo):
- Possession: 53% vs 47%;
- Corners: 4 vs 1;
- Fouls committed: 8 vs 11;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 2 vs 4.
Real Salt Lake continue to assert themselves as one of the frontrunners in the current campaign, backed by consistent results: six wins and just three defeats so far. On home turf, they have been particularly prolific, averaging 2.1 goals per game over their last ten matches-a statistic that sets them apart from many of their rivals and explains their strong position near the top of the table. Over their last five outings, the hosts have alternated between wins and losses (two victories and three defeats), yet their attacking output remains above the league average. One of Real Salt Lake’s biggest strengths is their ability to capitalize on chances at home, where their goal-scoring numbers receive a noticeable boost.
Match Results: Real Salt-Lake
Colorado Rapids Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in MLS action, as Minnesota United hosted Colorado Rapids. The game ended 1-0.
Here’s a look at the key stats from that contest (Colorado Rapids vs Minnesota United):
- Possession: 45% vs 55%;
- Corners: 5 vs 5;
- Fouls committed: 24 vs 18;
- Yellow cards: 4 vs 5;
- Shots on target: 2 vs 2.
Colorado Rapids continue to struggle for consistency this season. The team alternates wins and losses, managing just two victories in their last five outings while suffering three defeats. Over their previous ten matches, Colorado average 1.5 goals per game-numbers that fall short of the league’s top sides and clearly lag behind Real Salt Lake’s attacking output. Their issues are particularly pronounced away from home: a run of five consecutive away games without scoring more than once highlights a drop in attacking efficiency, despite occasional bright moments. Poor finishing has had a direct impact on their results.
Match Results: Colorado Rapids
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 48;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 11; for visitors away - 4; number of draws - 8;
- Average first-half total: 1.33;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.81, while the visitors net 0.52.
First-Half Stats: Real Salt-Lake (home) vs Colorado Rapids (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 8;
- wins: 4 (57.14%) vs 2 (25%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 3 (37.5%);
- draws: 3 (42.86%) vs 3 (37.5%);
- Average goals scored: 1.57 vs 1.38;
- Average goals conceded: 0.29 vs 0.75.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 1 vs 3;
- draws: 5 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 2 (scored - 1.3, conceded - 0.7) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.6).
- Real Salt-Lake scored in the 1st half in last 7 home games against Colorado Rapids (MLS).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 48;
- home team wins - 27, away team wins - 12, draws - 9.
Statistics: Real Salt-Lake vs Colorado Rapids
- matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 13;
- wins: 7 vs 5;
- win percentage: 58% vs 38%;
- losses: 4 vs 7;
- draws: 1 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 4;
- losses: 3 vs 5;
- draws: 1 vs 1.
- Real Salt-Lake have won in 8 of last 9 home games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.75, the guests - 1.1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.85;
- both teams scored: overall - 23; at the home team's field - 11.
Statistics: Real Salt-Lake vs Colorado Rapids
- average total in the tournament: 3.33 vs 3.31;
- average total goals scored: 1.92 vs 1.77;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.17 vs 0.69;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.75 vs 1.08;
- Real Salt-Lake: average total at home in the tournament - 2.29;
- Colorado Rapids: average total away in the tournament - 1.13;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.1 (home - 2.33) vs 1.5 (away - 0.8).
- Real Salt-Lake have scored under 2.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games against Colorado Rapids.
- Real Salt-Lake have scored under 2.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games against Colorado Rapids (MLS).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 48;
- both teams scored all-time - 23 times;
- on the home team’s field - 11 times.
Statistics: Real Salt-Lake vs Colorado Rapids
- number of matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 13;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 7;
- number of BTTS matches for Real Salt-Lake at home - 4 (57%);
- number of BTTS matches for Colorado Rapids away - 4 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Real Salt-Lake at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Colorado Rapids away - 2 (40%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:2 (16/188, 8.5%);
- Real Salt-Lake at home most often finish matches: 2:1 (2/7, 28.6%);
- Colorado Rapids away most often play: 3:1 (2/8, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
2:1 - 10.07% (odds 8.5)
1:1 - 9.37% (odds 9)
1:0 - 8.64% (odds 11)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Real Salt Lake’s strong home form and consistent attacking output make them stand out in this matchup. They regularly create chances and convert them, as reflected in their average goals scored at home. Colorado Rapids, by contrast, have struggled to find the net on the road-failing to score more than once in each of their last five away fixtures. This trend highlights a dip in their attacking efficiency. The recommended bet is Colorado Rapids under 1.5 goals.
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