MLS
Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 - 02:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Prediction & Stats - MLS 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake carries real history into this round of the MLS.
The two sides meet on 30/08 (Sunday) at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, 02:30 (UK time).
Read the Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake
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 Real Salt Lake call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 29-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Colorado Rapids the side to beat, with roughly 45% 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 21 match into their MLS. Here is where The Rapids stand:
In this competition
9 won, 1 drawn, 11 lost
1.33 points per game
30 scored, at 1.43 a game
28 conceded, at 1.33 a game
The Rapids, season-wide
9 won, 1 drawn, 11 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Rafael Navarro Leal, 10 goals
Most assists: Paxten Aaronson, 5 assists
Recent results — Colorado Rapids
22/08/2026 22:30
19/08/2026 21:30
15/08/2026 21:30
01/08/2026 21:30
25/07/2026 20:30
Real Salt Lake: how they are travelling
Real Salt Lake come in 20 matches into their MLS.
Here is what RSL have produced:
In this competition
8 won, 4 drawn, 8 lost
1.4 points per game
34 scored, at 1.7 a game
32 conceded, at 1.6 a game
RSL, season-wide
8 won, 4 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Sergi Solans Ormo, 9 goals
Most assists: Zavier Gozo, 4 assists
Recent results — RSL
22/08/2026 19:30
19/08/2026 21:30
15/08/2026 21:30
01/08/2026 20:30
25/07/2026 22:30
The head-to-head favours Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake have generally come out ahead of The Rapids in their recent meetings.
From 45 match(es):
Real Salt Lake: 26 win(s)
Colorado Rapids: 10 win(s)
Drawn: 9
That trend is worth factoring into the Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake prediction.
Form comparison Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake
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 |
L
W
W
W
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2.1 |
| Away |
L
L
L
W
L
|
0.64 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 70% | 18% |
| Goals | 2.76 | 2.9 | 2.64 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 2 | 0.91 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 0.9 | 1.73 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 40% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 10% | 45% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.79 | 0.95 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 1.06 | 1.48 |
Away Team
Real Salt Lake
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
D
D
|
1.4 |
| Home |
W
L
D
W
W
|
2.2 |
| Away |
L
D
L
L
D
|
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 70% | 10% |
| Goals | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| Scored | 1.7 | 2.2 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 70% | 90% |
| Without Conceding | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.61 | 1.89 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.32 | 1.63 |
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 Real Salt Lake
Match: Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake
Competition: MLS
Date: Sunday, 30/08/2026
Kick-off: 02:30 (UK time)
Venue: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
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Stats
The statistics for The Pids vs Claret and Cobalt that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 3.19
Both Teams to Score
65%
League: 63%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 82%
Over 2.5+
55%
League: 61%
Cards
5.2
League: 4.35
Corners
11.3
League: 9.94
Home Team
Colorado Rapids
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2.1 |
| Away |
L
L
L
W
L
|
0.64 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 70% | 18% |
| Goals | 2.76 | 2.9 | 2.64 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 2 | 0.91 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 0.9 | 1.73 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 40% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 10% | 45% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.79 | 0.95 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 1.06 | 1.48 |
Away Team
Real Salt Lake
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
D
D
|
1.4 |
| Home |
W
L
D
W
W
|
2.2 |
| Away |
L
D
L
L
D
|
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 70% | 10% |
| Goals | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| Scored | 1.7 | 2.2 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 70% | 90% |
| Without Conceding | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.61 | 1.89 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.32 | 1.63 |
Corners
9.38 / Match
+15% Corners / Match
Real Salt Lake received +15% more corners than Colorado Rapids in the MLS
10.75 / Match
San Diego
(3)
Los Angeles FC
(4)
Sporting KC
(8)
Austin
(11)
St. Louis City
(1)
San Diego
(5)
FC Dallas
(5)(4)
Orlando City
(6)
FC Dallas
(7)
Minnesota United
(4)
St. Louis City
(5)
Portland Timbers
(12)
Los Angeles FC
(3)
Minnesota United
Cards
3.1 / Match
+41% Cards / Match
Colorado Rapids received +41% more cards than Real Salt Lake in the MLS
2.2 / Match
San Diego
(3)
Los Angeles FC
(3)
Sporting KC
(1)
Austin
(1)
St. Louis City
(3)
San Diego
(4)
FC Dallas
(3)(3)
Orlando City
(3)
FC Dallas
(3)
Minnesota United
(3)
St. Louis City
(1)
Portland Timbers
(0)
Los Angeles FC
(2)
Minnesota United
Goals Scored
1.43 / Match
+19%
Real Salt Lake is +19% better in terms of goals scored
1.7 / Match
San Diego
(0)
Los Angeles FC
(1)
Sporting KC
(2)
Austin
(1)
St. Louis City
(0)
San Diego
(1)
FC Dallas
(1)(1)
Orlando City
(3)
FC Dallas
(1)
Minnesota United
(1)
St. Louis City
(1)
Portland Timbers
(1)
Los Angeles FC
(1)
Minnesota United
Goals Conceded
1.33 / Match
+17%
Real Salt Lake condeded +17% more goals than Colorado Rapids
1.6 / Match
San Diego
(3)
Los Angeles FC
(0)
Sporting KC
(0)
Austin
(0)
St. Louis City
(1)
San Diego
(0)
FC Dallas
(2)(2)
Orlando City
(4)
FC Dallas
(1)
Minnesota United
(1)
St. Louis City
(2)
Portland Timbers
(3)
Los Angeles FC
(1)
Minnesota United
MLS Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nashville SC
|
21 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 43 | 17 | 26 | 49 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Vancouver Whitecaps
|
20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 45 | 18 | 27 | 40 | 2 |
| 3 |
Inter Miami
|
21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 49 | 40 | 9 | 39 | 1.86 |
| 4 |
Houston Dynamo
|
21 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 30 | 26 | 4 | 38 | 1.81 |
| 5 |
Chicago Fire
|
20 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 37 | 26 | 11 | 36 | 1.8 |
| 6 |
Los Angeles FC
|
22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 36 | 22 | 14 | 35 | 1.59 |
| 7 |
New England Revolution
|
21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 33 | 26 | 7 | 34 | 1.62 |
| 8 |
FC Dallas
|
21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 38 | 34 | 4 | 33 | 1.57 |
| 9 |
St. Louis City
|
21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 30 | 27 | 3 | 33 | 1.57 |
| 10 |
SJ Earthquakes
|
21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 39 | 33 | 6 | 33 | 1.57 |
| 11 |
Charlotte
|
21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 38 | 32 | 6 | 32 | 1.52 |
| 12 |
FC Cincinnati
|
21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 49 | 47 | 2 | 31 | 1.48 |
| 13 |
Real Salt Lake
|
20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 34 | 32 | 2 | 28 | 1.4 |
| 14 |
Portland Timbers
|
21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38 | 37 | 1 | 28 | 1.33 |
| 15 |
Minnesota United
|
21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 27 | 29 | -2 | 28 | 1.33 |
| 16 |
Colorado Rapids
|
21 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 30 | 28 | 2 | 28 | 1.33 |
| 17 |
New York City
|
21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 35 | 30 | 5 | 27 | 1.29 |
| 18 |
San Diego
|
21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 37 | 32 | 5 | 27 | 1.29 |
| 19 |
LA Galaxy
|
22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 32 | -5 | 26 | 1.18 |
| 20 |
New York RB
|
21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 31 | 43 | -12 | 26 | 1.24 |
| 21 |
Seattle Sounders
|
20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 27 | -5 | 25 | 1.25 |
| 22 |
DC United
|
21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 28 | 36 | -8 | 24 | 1.14 |
| 23 |
Orlando City
|
21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 34 | 51 | -17 | 24 | 1.14 |
| 24 |
Toronto
|
21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 31 | 37 | -6 | 24 | 1.14 |
| 25 |
Austin
|
21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 26 | 40 | -14 | 21 | 1 |
| 26 |
Philadelphia Union
|
21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 31 | 38 | -7 | 21 | 1 |
| 27 |
Atlanta United FC
|
21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 25 | 36 | -11 | 21 | 1 |
| 28 |
Montreal Impact
|
21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 29 | 39 | -10 | 21 | 1 |
| 29 |
Columbus Crew
|
21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 30 | 36 | -6 | 20 | 0.95 |
| 30 |
Sporting KC
|
21 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 20 | 51 | -31 | 15 | 0.71 |
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