Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 20/08

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

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

Home

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Los Angeles

Away

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OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 1.32
  PPG
  1.70
• 42%
  Wins
  50%
• 53%
  First to Score
  55%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.53
  Scored/game
  1.75
• 1.32
  Conceded/game
  1
• 1.37
  xG
  1.49
• 1.31
  xGA
  1.46

Trends

• 47%
  Both Score
  40%
• 32%
  Clean Sheet
  55%
• 26%
  Failed to Score
  15%

More tips for Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles

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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

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) line-up

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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