Colorado Rapids will face Los Angeles FC in Saturdayโs forthcoming MLS meeting.
Full predictions, stats & game poll for the Colorado Rapids v Los Angeles FC match are shown here - plus the latest betting odds.
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Form Guide
Colorado Rapids
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Colorado Rapids will be hoping to return to winning ways here after the 0-1 MLS defeat last time out to Houston Dynamo.
In that match, Colorado Rapids managed 47% possession and 10 attempts at goal with 3 on target. Houston Dynamo had 6 shots on goal with 2 of them on target. Brad Smith (96') was the scorer for Houston Dynamo.
It has been a rare occasion in recent games that Colorado Rapids have shown defensive steel. It will be a concern for them that Colorado Rapids have seen their defence breached in 6 of their previous 6 games, letting in 9 goals during that time.
Los Angeles FC
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Los Angeles FC will come into the clash following a 5-0 MLS win over Nashville in their last outing.
In that match, Los Angeles FC managed 44% possession and 27 shots at goal with 12 of them on target. For Los Angeles FC, the scorers were Timothy Tillman (9'), Denis Bouanga (18', 48'), Cristian Olivera (74') and Eduard Atuesta (95'). At the other end, Nashville had 9 shots at goal with 2 on target.
Throughout their 6 latest matches, Steve Cherundolo's Los Angeles FC have slotted home a total of 8 times - giving them the goals scored per game average of 1.33.
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Head to head
Looking at their past head to head meetings going back to 23/05/2021 tells us that Colorado Rapids have won 2 of these games and Los Angeles FC 3, with the number of draws being 1.
19 goals were scored between them in these games, with 8 of them for Rapids and 11 created by LAFC. This gives an average number of goals per game equal to 3.17.
The last league match between these clubs was MLS match day 36 on 24/08/2023 which finished with the scoreline of Los Angeles FC 4-0 Colorado Rapids.
In that game, Los Angeles FC had 51% possession and 20 shots on goal with 8 on target. The goalscorers were Mateusz Bogusz (19'), Carlos Vela (29'), Ryan Hollingshead (36') and Cristian Olivera (83').
Colorado Rapids got 13 shots at goal with 4 of them on target.
The match was refereed by Guido Gonzales Jr.
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Team News: Colorado Rapids
There arenโt many personnel worries, with just one fitness concern for the Colorado Rapids gaffer Chris Armas to be concerned about from a near full-strength squad. Daniel Chacรณn (Cruciate ligament tear) is out of contention.
Itโs our opinion that Colorado Rapids will probably opt for a 4-2-3-1 formation for the game, beginning the first half with Zack Steffen, Keegan Rosenberry, Moise Bombito, Andreas Maxsรถ, Sam Vines, Cole Bassett, Oliver Larraz, Calvin Harris, Djordje Mihailovic, Omir Fernandez and Rafael Navarro.
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Team News: Los Angeles FC
Thanks to a fully injury-free group ready to go, the Los Angeles FC boss Steve Cherundolo doesnโt have any fitness concerns at all coming into this game.
We are inclined to think that Los Angeles FC might begin the game with a 4-3-3 formation, starting the game with Hugo Lloris, Ryan Hollingshead, Jesรบs Murillo, Aaron Long, Omar Campos, Timothy Tillman, Ilie Sanchez, Eduard Atuesta, Cristian Olivera, Mateusz Bogusz and Denis Bouanga.
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Prediction
We feel that over the course of the game, Colorado Rapids could find themselves struggling to score against this Los Angeles FC lineup who we think will score at least once to gain the upper hand.
Our tip is therefore for a hard-fought 0-1 winning score for Los Angeles FC when the referee blows for full-time.
Letโs see how this one goes.
Our expert partners are tipping over 1.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.
Renata Leite,
10:04 29/03/2024
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Colorado Rapids
Formed: 1995
Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park (18,061)
Captain: Keegan Rosenberry
Chairman: Pรกdraig Smith
Manager: Chris Armas
Competitions: MLS (Parent), MLS (Western Conference)