Main prediction: Colorado Rapids to win

Alternative tip: draw or Colorado Rapids

Other market: over 10.5 corners

Colorado Rapids and Seattle Sounders have a track record that never disappoints football fans.

The two teams meet this 20/09 (Sunday), 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 2 time(s) and score 0.6 goals per match. Meanwhile, Seattle Sounders have won 0 time(s). Colorado Rapids have a 48.54% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders.

Prediction for Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders

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Colorado Rapids Win

Overview Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders

Colorado Rapids are favourites, with a 48.54% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Seattle Sounders Football Club win are at 3.87 and a draw at 4.255.

In the MLS, Colorado Rapids have 11 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 12 defeat(s), with 33 goal(s) scored and 32 conceded, having Rafael Navarro Leal as top scorer with 14 goal(s). Meanwhile, Seattle Sounders have 7 win(s), 7 draw(s) and 9 defeat(s), with 25 goal(s) scored and 30 conceded, and Dejan Joveljić as top scorer with 10 goal(s).

In the last 3 clashes between Colorado Rapids and Seattle Sounders, all had over 9.5 corners.

Colorado Rapids are unbeaten against Seattle Sounders in 8 matches.

Colorado Rapids have conceded goals in all of their last 8 clashes against Seattle Sounders.

In the last 3 matches involving Colorado Rapids, the first half had 0 or 1 goal.

Seattle Sounders are unbeaten in 4 matches in the league.

Head-to-head between Colorado Rapids and Seattle Sounders

In 40 clashes, Seattle Sounders have the advantage over Colorado Rapids: 26 win(s) against 8 and 6 draw(s). The most recent was on 23/02/2026, in the MLS, the match score was: Seattle Sounders 2-0 Colorado Rapids.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders, 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 25 match(es) in the MLS.

See the team's performance in the MLS Soccer 2026:

11 win(s), 2 draw(s), 12 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.4 point(s) per match

33 goals scored (1.32 per match)

Top scorer: Rafael Navarro Leal (14 goal(s))

Seattle Sounders: current form

For the visitors, Seattle Sounders have played 23 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.

See their performance:

  • 7 win(s), 7 draw(s), 9 defeat(s)

  • Performance: 1.22 point(s) per match

  • 25 goals scored (1.09 per match)

  • Top scorer: Dejan Joveljić (10 goal(s))

Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders key players

In the MLS, Rafael Navarro Leal carries Colorado Rapids Soccer Club's attack with 14 goal(s).

The playmaker is Paxten Aaronson, leading in assists with 5. In the whole season, Rafael Navarro Leal has 14 goal(s).

On the other side, Dejan Joveljić is the name that frightens the most for The Sounders with 10 goal(s) in the MLS.

In terms of playmaking, Albert Rusnák leads in assists with 7. In the whole season, Paul Rothrock has accumulated 5 goal(s).

Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders statistics in the MLS

Colorado Rapids have an average of 9.08 corners and 2.88 cards per match. Seattle Sounders have 11.26 corners and 1.7 cards. The statistics for Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders are in the table below.

Home Team

Colorado Rapids Team Logo

Colorado Rapids

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D L W L

1.4

Home W W W W W

3

Away D L L L L

0.2

Away Team

Seattle Sounders Team Logo

Seattle Sounders

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D D D L

0.8

Home D D L L L

0.4

Away D D L L L

0.4

More tips for Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders in the MLS:

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

How likely is it that both Colorado Rapids and Seattle Sounders score in their upcoming match? Based on our expert analysis, don't bet on it.

We expect to see a hard-fought match high on effort and intensity but low on actual goals, so our betting tip is to take the 'no' on the BTTS market.

👉 Our prediction is: Colorado Rapids to win

Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders has all the makings of a competitive battle between two sides that are both eyeing an important win. But we are ever so slightly leaning toward Colorado Rapids to win on the 1X2 market.

Colorado Rapids will enjoy home advantage, which they have capitalised on with their strong form at home. They remain good value to win with their odds, and we expect them to pay out those odds with all three points at home.

Correct score prediction for Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders

Colorado Rapids's favoritism is backed by the numbers and history points to goals at both ends. Correct result: Colorado Rapids 2-1 Seattle Sounders. The correct result market is unpredictable by nature. Bet responsibly.

Where to watch Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders

Check out where to watch the live match between Seattle Sounders and Colorado Rapids:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Colorado Rapids and Seattle Sounders

The line-ups for Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders 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

  • 2

    Keegan Rosenberry

    Defender

  • 5

    Loic Kayumba

    Defender

  • 6

    Rob Holding

    Defender

  • 8

    Hamzat Basit Ojediran

    Midfielder

  • 10

    Paxten Aaronson

    Midfielder

  • 12

    Joshua Atencio

    Midfielder

  • 29

    Miguel Navarro

  • 32

    Donavan Gusto Phillip

    Forward

  • 41

    Nicholas Defreitas Hansen

    Goalkeeper

  • 77

    Darren Yapi

    Forward

  • 93

    Georgi Minoungou

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Seattle Sounders Football Club line-up

  • 5

    Nouhou Tolo

    Defender

  • 7

    Cristian Roldan

  • 9

    Dejan Joveljić

  • 11

    Albert Rusnák

    Midfielder

  • 13

    Jordan Morris

    Forward

  • 14

    Paul Rothrock

    Forward

  • 16

    Alexander Roldan

    Defender

  • 26

    Andrew Thomas

    Goalkeeper

  • 37

    Snyder Brunell

    Midfielder

  • 39

    Stuart Hawkins

    Defender

  • 85

    Kalani Kossa-Rienzi

    Defender

The Seattle Sounders starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders

Match: Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders

Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026

Date: 20/09/2026

Time: 02:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: Dick's Sporting Goods Park

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 17 September 2026, at 20:15 Last updated on 17 September 2026, at 20:15
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.