Football · USA MLS · 20/08, 03:30

Prediction: Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC

Team pages: Colorado Rapids · Los Angeles FC

Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.45Total
Colorado Rapids1.15
Los Angeles FC1.29
1X2
33% 28% 39%
Colorado Rapids Draw Los Angeles FC
Markets
Under 2.5 goals 56% Both teams to score 52%
Most likely score
1-1
Recent form · 10 last
Colorado Rapids 4-1-5 (W-D-L)
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Los Angeles FC 5-3-2 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Colorado Rapids 1–2–3 Los Angeles FC (6 last)
  • Los Angeles FC0-0Colorado Rapids
  • Colorado Rapids2-2Los Angeles FC
  • Los Angeles FC3-0Colorado Rapids
  • Los Angeles FC1-0Colorado Rapids
  • Colorado Rapids2-1Los Angeles FC
  • Los Angeles FC4-0Colorado Rapids
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Colorado Rapids 1492 · Los Angeles FC 1540
Colorado RapidsDrawLos Angeles FC
Our model32%30%38%
Market34%26%40%
Estimated total (ours) 2.45 goals · Bet365 line 3 · -0.5

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 54%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Los Angeles FC (rating 1492 vs 1540).
  • H2H favours Los Angeles FC: 3-2-1.
  • High corners: 11.7 combined avg.
  • Cards-heavy: 8.7 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

Colorado RapidsLos Angeles FC
Goals for / against (FT)0.8 / 0.81.8 / 0.9
Goals for / against (HT)0.6 / 0.41 / 0.5
Half-time result (W/D/L)30/50/20%40/30/30%
Corners (HT / FT)3 / 62.7 / 5.7
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)5.9 / 0.32.8 / 0

Head-to-head (H2H) · Colorado Rapids 123 Los Angeles FC

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DateHomeScoreAway
23/04/26
USA MLS
Los Angeles FC0-0
HT 0-0
Colorado Rapids
19/10/25
USA MLS
Colorado Rapids2-2
HT 0-1
Los Angeles FC
10/07/25
USA MLS
Los Angeles FC3-0
HT 1-0
Colorado Rapids
26/02/25
CONCACAF Champions Cup
Los Angeles FC1-0
HT 0-0
Colorado Rapids
19/02/25
CONCACAF Champions Cup
Colorado Rapids2-1
HT 0-0
Los Angeles FC
22/08/24
Leagues Cup
Los Angeles FC4-0
HT 2-0
Colorado Rapids

Standings · USA MLS · MLS 2026, Western Conference

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Houston Dynamo 191126 282435
2 Vancouver Whitecaps 171043 381734
3 Los Angeles FC 201046 352034
4 San Jose Earthquakes 191036 382733
5 St. Louis City SC 19856 272529
6 Real Salt Lake 18846 302628
7 FC Dallas 18765 322527
8 Colorado Rapids 198110 292525
9 Minnesota United 19676 212625
10 Portland Timbers 18738 333324
11 Seattle Sounders 17737 202224
12 San Diego FC 19667 332924
13 LA Galaxy 20578 243022
14 Austin FC 18459 223617
15 Sporting Kansas City 194213 184814

Common opponents 2 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentColorado RapidsLos Angeles FC
St. Louis City SC 0-1 L 1-2 L
Real Salt Lake 1-2 L 3-1 W
Record vs common 0 W 0 D 2 L 1 W 0 D 1 L

Better against common opponents: Los Angeles FC (1 of 2 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Colorado Rapids

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
02/08 Austin FC
USA MLS
0-0 1-0 114 W
26/07 St. Louis City SC
USA MLS
0-0 0-1 14 L
23/07 San Diego FC
USA MLS
0-0 1-0 57 W
10/07 Juarez FC
Club Friendly List
1-0 1-1 D
24/05 FC Dallas
USA MLS
1-2 1-2 56 L
21/05 San Jose Earthquakes
USA US Open Cup
2-0 2-0 55 W
17/05 Real Salt Lake
USA MLS
1-1 1-2 65 L
14/05 Minnesota United
USA MLS
1-0 1-0 59 W
10/05 St. Louis City SC
USA MLS
0-1 0-1 1110 L
03/05 Houston Dynamo
USA MLS
0-0 0-1 56 L

Los Angeles FC

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
13/08 Queretaro
Leagues Cup
0-1 1-1 114 D
09/08 Toluca
Leagues Cup
0-0 1-0 23 W
06/08 Chivas Guadalajara
Leagues Cup
1-1 1-1 23 D
02/08 Vancouver Whitecaps
USA MLS
1-0 1-1 12 D
26/07 Sporting Kansas City
USA MLS
3-0 4-0 52 W
23/07 Real Salt Lake
USA MLS
2-0 3-1 70 W
18/07 LA Galaxy
USA MLS
2-0 3-0 33 W
25/05 Seattle Sounders
USA MLS
0-0 1-0 70 W
18/05 Nashville SC
USA MLS
1-2 2-3 115 L
14/05 St. Louis City SC
USA MLS
0-1 1-2 86 L

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC?

According to our model, the most likely result is an Los Angeles FC win (39%). Probabilities: Colorado Rapids 33%, draw 28%, Los Angeles FC 39%.

How many goals are expected in Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC?

The model expects 2.45 goals (Colorado Rapids 1.15 · Los Angeles FC 1.29), with a 61% chance of under 3 goals.

Will both teams score in Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC?

The model gives a 52% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.