Main prediction: Los Angeles to win in regular time
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Colorado Rapids and Los Angeles have a track record that never disappoints football fans.
The two teams meet this 20/08 (Thursday), at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, at 02:30, and the MLS 2026 gets another chapter of this rivalry.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Colorado Rapids have won 3 time(s) and score 1 goals per match. Meanwhile, Los Angeles have won 3 time(s). Los Angeles have a 35% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles.
Prediction for Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles
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Overview Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles go in as favourites, with odds of 2.56 and a 35% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 10 win(s) for Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) against 10 for Colorado Rapids Soccer Club. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.
In the Major League Soccer, Colorado Rapids have 8 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 10 defeat(s), with 29 goal(s) scored and 25 conceded. The top scorer is Rafael Navarro Leal, with 10 goal(s). On the other side, Los Angeles have 10 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 6 defeat(s), with 35 goal(s) scored and 20 conceded. Denis Bouanga is the top scorer with 10 goal(s).
In the last 4 clashes between Colorado Rapids and Los Angeles, the first half had 0 or 1 goal.
Colorado Rapids are unbeaten against Los Angeles in 4 matches.
In the last 4 matches involving Colorado Rapids, all had under 2.5 goals.
In the last 3 matches involving Colorado Rapids, all had over 9.5 corners.
Head-to-head between Colorado Rapids and Los Angeles
In 18 clashes, Los Angeles have the advantage over Colorado Rapids: 10 win(s) against 5 and 3 draw(s). The most recent was on 23/04/2026, in the MLS, the match score was: Los Angeles 0-0 Colorado Rapids.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Colorado Rapids: current form
Colorado Rapids have played 19 match(es) in the MLS.
See the team's performance in the MLS Soccer 2026:
8 win(s), 1 draw(s), 10 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.32 point(s) per match
29 goals scored (1.53 per match)
Top scorer: Rafael Navarro Leal (10 goal(s))
Los Angeles: current form
On the other side, Los Angeles also arrive in attacking rhythm: an average of 2.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions.
Follow their performance in the MLS:
10 win(s), 4 draw(s), 6 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.7 point(s) per match
35 goals scored (1.75 per match)
Top scorer: Denis Bouanga (10 goal(s))
Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles key players
In the MLS, Rafael Navarro Leal carries Colorado Rapids Soccer Club's attack with 10 goal(s).
The playmaker is Paxten Aaronson, leading in assists with 5. In the whole season, Rafael Navarro Leal has 10 goal(s).
On the other side, Denis Bouanga is the name that frightens the most for The Black & Gold with 10 goal(s) in the MLS.
In terms of playmaking, Heung-Min Son leads in assists with 8. In the whole season, Denis Bouanga has accumulated 10 goal(s).
Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles statistics in the MLS
Colorado Rapids have an average of 9.69 corners and 3.11 cards per match. Meanwhile, Los Angeles have 11.15 corners and 1.8 cards. See the numbers for Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles in the table below.
Colorado Rapids
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W L |
1.8 |
| Home | W W W L L |
1.8 |
| Away | L L W L L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 67% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.84 | 3.11 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 1.53 | 2.11 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.32 | 1 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 44% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 44% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 11% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 67% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.83 | 0.96 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.06 | 1.54 |
Los Angeles
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D W W W |
2 |
| Home | L W W W L |
1.8 |
| Away | D W L L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 64% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 2.91 | 2.56 |
| Scored | 1.75 | 2 | 1.44 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.91 | 1.11 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 27% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 55% | 64% | 44% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 18% | 11% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 64% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.49 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.47 | 1.44 |
More tips for Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles in the MLS:
Correct score prediction for Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: Colorado Rapids 0-1 Los Angeles. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.
Where to watch Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles
Check out where to watch the live match between Los Angeles and Colorado Rapids:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Colorado Rapids and Los Angeles
The line-ups for Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Colorado Rapids Soccer Club line-up
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4
Reggie Cannon
Defender
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5
Loic Kayumba
Defender
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6
Rob Holding
Defender
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7
Dante Sealy
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9
Rafael Navarro Leal
Forward
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10
Paxten Aaronson
Midfielder
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12
Joshua Atencio
Midfielder
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13
Wayne II
Midfielder
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29
Miguel Navarro
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41
Nicholas Defreitas Hansen
Goalkeeper
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93
Georgi Minoungou
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) line-up
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1
Hugo Lloris
Goalkeeper
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4
Eddie Martínez
Defender
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5
Ryan Porteous
Defender
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7
Heung-Min Son
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8
Marky Delgado
Midfielder
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11
Timothy Tillmann
Midfielder
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19
Tyler Dominic Boyd
Forward
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23
Yevgen Cheberko
Defender
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24
Ryan Hollingshead
Defender
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91
Nkosi Burgess
Defender
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99
Denis Bouanga
Forward
The Los Angeles starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles
Match: Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles
Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026
Date: 20/08/2026
Time: 02:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Broadcast: none scheduled
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