Colorado vs Real Salt Lake Prediction 18 May 2025
πThe clash between Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake promises to be intriguing, given the current form and standings of the teams. Both sides sit mid-table, eager to solidify their positions. Colorado, playing at home, have shown inconsistent results with three wins in their last ten matches. Real Salt Lake haven't been impressive on the road either, but they can surprise with their solid defense. The odds suggest a potential goal fest from both sides, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the match.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 21 July 2024 and ended with a 3-2 scoreline. Here is a comparative analysis of that encounter (with Colorado Rapids as the home side):
- possession percentage: 28% vs 72%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
πStatistical preview of official encounters between Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake:
- 46 matches played;
- home wins - 11, away wins - 26, draws - 9;
- goals scored - 52 for the hosts, 83 for the visitors;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.37, in the second half - 1.57;
- average total goals per match - 2.93.
Head-to-head statistics Colorado - Real Salt Lake
Colorado Rapids Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the MLS, with San Diego Zest as the hosts and Colorado Rapids as the visitors. The game concluded with a 2-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Colorado Rapids vs San Diego Zest):
- possession: 37% vs 63%;
- corners: 3 vs 10;
- fouls: 13 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 9.
Colorado Rapids show an inconsistent form this season. The team currently sits 10th in the standings and is striving to climb higher. Their play is built around central attacks, but a shaky defense often leads to conceding goals, with an average of 1.54 goals per match. In their last five fixtures, the club has drawn twice and lost three times, highlighting issues with their form. Notably, their most recent head-to-head encounter with their upcoming opponent ended in a 3-2 victory for Colorado.
Match Results: Colorado Rapids
Real Salt Lake Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the MLS, facing off against Real Salt Lake. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 4 vs 0;
- fouls: 13 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
Real Salt Lake currently sit 11th in the league standings and are seeking ways to improve their away performances. Their strength lies in disciplined defensive play, conceding fewer goals than the league average at 1.38 per match. However, their lackluster attack makes it difficult to secure victories, as they average just one goal per game this season. Their last five matches have resulted in two draws and three losses, highlighting their inconsistency.
Match Results: Real Salt Lake
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 46;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 7; for visitors away - 8; number of draws - 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.37;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.54, while the visitors net 0.83.
First-Half Stats: Colorado Rapids (home) vs Real Salt Lake (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 7;
- Number of wins: 1 (0.17%) vs 2 (0.29%);
- Number of losses: 3 (0.5%) vs 3 (0.43%);
- Number of draws: 2 (0.33%) vs 2 (0.29%);
- Average goals scored: 1.33 vs 1.57;
- Average goals conceded: 0.83 vs 0.86.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 1 vs 3;
- Number of losses: 7 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 2 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 1) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.7).
- Real Salt Lake conceded in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 away games (MLS).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 46;
- home team wins - 11, away team wins - 26, draws - 9.
Statistics: Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake
- matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- wins: 4 vs 4;
- win percentage: 31% vs 31%;
- losses: 5 vs 7;
- draws: 4 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 5 vs 5;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Real Salt Lake won with a +1.5 handicap in 21 of last 22 away games against Colorado Rapids.
- Real Salt Lake won with a +1.5 handicap in last 7 games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.13, the guests - 1.8;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.93;
- both teams scored: overall - 23; at the home team's field - 11.
Statistics: Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake
- average total in the tournament: 2.69 vs 2.38;
- average total goals scored: 1.15 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.46 vs 0.69;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.69 vs 0.31;
- Colorado Rapids: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- Real Salt Lake: average total away in the tournament - 1.14;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1.2) vs 1 (away - 1.33).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Real Salt Lake games (MLS).
Prediction on corners
Colorado Rapids: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.62; at home field - 5.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; at home field - 5.4.
Real Salt Lake: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4, away - 3.57;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4; away - 3.33.
- Under 9.5 corners in 8 of last 9 Colorado Rapids home games.
- Under 9.5 corners in 7 of last 8 Colorado Rapids home games (MLS).
- Under 9.5 corners in 7 of last 8 Real Salt Lake games (MLS).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.86 (1.43 for home team and 1.43 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.7 (1.2 for home team and 1.5 for away team).
Colorado Rapids: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.15; at home - 1.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; at home - 1.8.
Real Salt Lake: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.85, away - 2.86;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3; away - 3.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 46;
- both teams scored all-time - 23 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 11 times.
Statistics: Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake
- number of matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 6;
- number of BTTS matches for Colorado Rapids at home - 3 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Real Salt Lake away - 5 (71%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Colorado Rapids at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Real Salt Lake away - 5 (83%).
- Colorado Rapids have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games against Real Salt Lake (MLS).
Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams, a high-scoring match with both sides finding the net seems likely-this is backed up by their head-to-head history: Colorado Rapids consistently score and concede at home against Real Salt Lake (6 out of the last 7 games). Betting on both teams to score appears to be the most logical prediction for this clash, as both teams show similar trends both at home and away.
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Betting Tips: Colorado Rapids - Real Salt Lake
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