MLS
Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 - 02:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC Prediction & Stats - MLS 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC carries real history into this round of the MLS.
The two sides meet on 20/08 (Thursday) at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, 02:30 (UK time).
Read the Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Los Angeles FC
Last updated on 17-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Los Angeles FC the side to beat, with roughly 34% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all MLS odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Colorado Rapids Preview
Colorado Rapids reach this fixture 19 match into their MLS. Here is where The Rapids stand:
In this competition
8 won, 1 drawn, 10 lost
1.32 points per game
29 scored, at 1.53 a game
25 conceded, at 1.32 a game
The Rapids, season-wide
8 won, 1 drawn, 10 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Rafael Navarro Leal, 10 goals
Most assists: Paxten Aaronson, 5 assists
Recent results — Colorado Rapids
15/08/2026 21:30
01/08/2026 21:30
25/07/2026 20:30
22/07/2026 21:30
23/05/2026 21:30
Los Angeles FC: how they are travelling
Los Angeles FC come in 20 matches into their MLS.
Here is what LAFC have produced:
In this competition
10 won, 4 drawn, 6 lost
1.7 points per game
35 scored, at 1.75 a game
20 conceded, at 1 a game
LAFC, season-wide
10 won, 4 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Denis Bouanga, 10 goals
Most assists: Heung-Min Son, 8 assists
Recent results — LAFC
15/08/2026 22:30
01/08/2026 19:30
25/07/2026 22:30
22/07/2026 22:30
17/07/2026 22:25
The head-to-head favours Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC have generally come out ahead of The Rapids in their recent meetings.
From 18 match(es):
Los Angeles FC: 10 win(s)
Colorado Rapids: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 3
That trend is worth factoring into the Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC prediction.
Form comparison Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Colorado Rapids
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
W
L
|
1.32 |
| Home |
W
W
W
L
L
|
2 |
| Away |
L
L
W
L
L
|
0.7 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.83 | 0.96 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.06 | 1.54 |
Away Team
Los Angeles FC
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
D
W
W
|
1.7 |
| Home |
D
L
W
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
D
W
L
L
D
|
1.33 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.49 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.47 | 1.44 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC
Match: Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC
Competition: MLS
Date: Thursday, 20/08/2026
Kick-off: 02:30 (UK time)
Venue: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
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Stats
The statistics for The Pids vs The Black and Gold that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.84
League: 3.2
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 62%
Over 1.5+
73%
League: 81%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 61%
Cards
4.56
League: 4.37
Corners
11.78
League: 10.03
Home Team
Colorado Rapids
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
W
L
|
1.32 |
| Home |
W
W
W
L
L
|
2 |
| Away |
L
L
W
L
L
|
0.7 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.83 | 0.96 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.06 | 1.54 |
Away Team
Los Angeles FC
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
D
W
W
|
1.7 |
| Home |
D
L
W
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
D
W
L
L
D
|
1.33 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.49 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.47 | 1.44 |
Corners
9.69 / Match
+15% Corners / Match
Los Angeles FC received +15% more corners than Colorado Rapids in the MLS
11.15 / Match
Sporting KC
(8)
Austin
(11)
St. Louis City
(1)
San Diego
(5)
FC Dallas
(5)
Real Salt Lake
(6)
Minnesota United
(5)(9)
San Diego
(1)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(5)
Sporting KC
(7)
Real Salt Lake
(3)
LA Galaxy
(7)
Seattle Sounders
(11)
Nashville SC
Cards
3.11 / Match
+73% Cards / Match
Colorado Rapids received +73% more cards than Los Angeles FC in the MLS
1.8 / Match
Sporting KC
(1)
Austin
(1)
St. Louis City
(3)
San Diego
(4)
FC Dallas
(3)
Real Salt Lake
(3)
Minnesota United
(4)(4)
San Diego
(1)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(0)
Sporting KC
(0)
Real Salt Lake
(0)
LA Galaxy
(0)
Seattle Sounders
(2)
Nashville SC
Goals Scored
1.53 / Match
+14%
Los Angeles FC is +14% better in terms of goals scored
1.75 / Match
Sporting KC
(2)
Austin
(1)
St. Louis City
(0)
San Diego
(1)
FC Dallas
(1)
Real Salt Lake
(1)
Minnesota United
(1)(0)
San Diego
(1)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(4)
Sporting KC
(3)
Real Salt Lake
(3)
LA Galaxy
(1)
Seattle Sounders
(2)
Nashville SC
Goals Conceded
1.32 / Match
+24%
Colorado Rapids condeded +24% more goals than Los Angeles FC
1 / Match
Sporting KC
(0)
Austin
(0)
St. Louis City
(1)
San Diego
(0)
FC Dallas
(2)
Real Salt Lake
(2)
Minnesota United
(0)(1)
San Diego
(1)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(0)
Sporting KC
(1)
Real Salt Lake
(0)
LA Galaxy
(0)
Seattle Sounders
(3)
Nashville SC
MLS Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nashville SC
|
19 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 39 | 15 | 24 | 43 | 2.26 |
| 2 |
Inter Miami
|
19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 46 | 36 | 10 | 38 | 2 |
| 3 |
Vancouver Whitecaps
|
18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 17 | 23 | 37 | 2.06 |
| 4 |
Houston Dynamo
|
19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 24 | 4 | 35 | 1.84 |
| 5 |
Los Angeles FC
|
20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 34 | 1.7 |
| 6 |
SJ Earthquakes
|
19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 38 | 27 | 11 | 33 | 1.74 |
| 7 |
Chicago Fire
|
18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 34 | 24 | 10 | 32 | 1.78 |
| 8 |
New England Revolution
|
19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 30 | 1.58 |
| 9 |
FC Dallas
|
19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 34 | 26 | 8 | 30 | 1.58 |
| 10 |
St. Louis City
|
19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 25 | 2 | 29 | 1.53 |
| 11 |
Charlotte
|
19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 28 | 4 | 28 | 1.47 |
| 12 |
Real Salt Lake
|
18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 30 | 26 | 4 | 28 | 1.56 |
| 13 |
FC Cincinnati
|
19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 46 | 45 | 1 | 27 | 1.42 |
| 14 |
New York City
|
19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 33 | 27 | 6 | 26 | 1.37 |
| 15 |
Colorado Rapids
|
19 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 16 |
New York RB
|
19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 30 | 41 | -11 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 17 |
Minnesota United
|
19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 26 | -5 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 18 |
Portland Timbers
|
19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 34 | 35 | -1 | 24 | 1.26 |
| 19 |
DC United
|
19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 27 | 30 | -3 | 24 | 1.26 |
| 20 |
San Diego
|
19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 33 | 29 | 4 | 24 | 1.26 |
| 21 |
Seattle Sounders
|
18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 24 | -4 | 24 | 1.33 |
| 22 |
LA Galaxy
|
20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 30 | -6 | 22 | 1.1 |
| 23 |
Orlando City
|
19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31 | 48 | -17 | 21 | 1.11 |
| 24 |
Toronto
|
19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 26 | 33 | -7 | 20 | 1.05 |
| 25 |
Columbus Crew
|
19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 27 | 31 | -4 | 20 | 1.05 |
| 26 |
Philadelphia Union
|
19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 28 | 35 | -7 | 19 | 1 |
| 27 |
Austin
|
19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 23 | 38 | -15 | 17 | 0.89 |
| 28 |
Montreal Impact
|
19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 25 | 36 | -11 | 17 | 0.89 |
| 29 |
Atlanta United FC
|
19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21 | 34 | -13 | 15 | 0.79 |
| 30 |
Sporting KC
|
19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 18 | 48 | -30 | 14 | 0.74 |
Odds
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