Austin FC vs Colorado Rapids Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Sep 2026

Austin FC vs Colorado Rapids Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Austin Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -149

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We’ll split our stake by backing Austin +0.25 at odds of -149 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against Colorado.

We analyse several betting angles in our Austin vs Colorado betting preview, expanding on our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Austin FC vs Colorado Rapids Preview

Austin FC meet Colorado Rapids at Q2 Stadium, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Wednesday 9 September.

Austin FC drew their last game 1-1 at home, with the action taking place at Q2 Stadium against San Jose Earthquakes. The Texas team enjoyed 52% possession and had three shots on target, with Guilherme Biro scoring the goal.

Colorado Rapids have lost their previous four away games. They recently suffered a 3-0 defeat against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field. Matt Wells' side were restricted to 46% possession and recorded two shots on goal.

H2H: Teams’ Last Battle Saw 1-0 Rapids Victory

Colorado triumphed in the last clash between the pair. Landing a 1-0 home win when playing Austin at DSG Park. The past 10 H2H meetings have featured five Colorado victories, two draws and three Austin wins.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
16	Colorado Rapids	30	11	6	13	41	41	0	41:41	39
27	Austin FC	30	7	10	13	38	56	-18	38:56	31

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Austin have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 10.3 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. The Verde and Black have averaged 51.9% possession and 4.2 corners per game, conceding 1.6 goals and 5.5 corners from 14.6 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.

Guilherme Biro and Facundo Torres are the top scorers with 2 goals each, while Oleksandr Svatok has 1. Joseph Rosales and Ervin Torres are the top assists makers with 2.

Colorado have 5 victories and 5 defeats, with an average of 3.2 shots on goal, 12.5 attempts and 0.8 goals. The Denver club average 50.2% possession, 4.8 corners awarded and 2.4 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 9.0 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Reggie Cannon and Rafael Navarro on 2, with Loic Williams getting 1. Paxten Aaronson is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Austin FC confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Brad Stuver (GK), Mikkel Desler, Jon Bell, Guilherme Biro, Facundo Torres, Ilie Sanchez, Besard Sabovic, Ervin Torres, Joseph Rosales, Brandon Vazquez, Jon Gallagher.

Colorado Rapids confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Nicholas Hansen (GK), Reggie Cannon, Rob Holding, Loic Williams, Miguel Navarro, Hamzat Ojediran, Youssef Maziz, Wayne Frederick, Paxten Aaronson, Darren Yapi, Donavan Phillip.

Main Match Prediction

Austin look a good bet in this MLS clash and we can back them at -149 with a +0.25 goal start. The latest stats suggest that the home team can avoid defeat and potentially triumph.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Austin in 4 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Austin in 12 of their last 17 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Austin in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Colorado in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Colorado in 14 of their last 17 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Colorado in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.

Injuries and suspensions are studied by the team at Sportsgambler.com. Our football predictions also come from studying the latest MLS form, with the numbers playing a huge part before the tips are decided.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 59.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Austin 2 - 1 Colorado

Austin are available to back at +650 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Paxten Aaronson Over 0.5 Shots On Target +110

Paxten Aaronson (Colorado) can be backed at +110 to record one or more shots on goal. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.

Latest Paxten Aaronson Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

+1000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

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Facundo Torres to Score +350

Facundo Torres (Austin) has managed two goals in his past five MLS games. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +350 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Facundo Torres Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+340

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -143

It has now been five straight Colorado matches where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while we’ve seen an average of 9.70 corners in the last ten Austin games. Let’s go along with this betting trend and back the teams to go under the Total Corners line at a price of -143.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Austin

Total

9.70 4.20 5.50

Home

10.80 5.50 5.30

Away

9.10 3.20 5.90

Colorado

Total

7.20 4.80 2.40

Home

7.50 5.30 2.20

Away

8.50 3.70 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-119

Austin Corners

Over 4.5

-135

Under 4.5

-106

Colorado Corners

Over 4.5

-111

Under 4.5

-130

Most Corners

1

-108

X

+680

2

+107

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Austin FC vs Colorado Rapids Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Colorado Rapids are chalked up at betting odds of +155 to defeat Austin FC, with their opponents operating at the same odds with the bookmakers. If you want to back the draw, it’s available at +240 for this MLS clash.

The same odds of -119 are available for both Austin and Colorado when it comes to the Draw No Bet market. You can opt to back either side and get money back if the game ends level.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -167 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+240

2

+155

Half-Time Result

1

+205

X

+125

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-208

12

-345

X2

-208

Draw No Bet

1

-119

2

-119

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+120

2 Hcp +0.25

-156

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-100

Over 2.5

-128

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-167

No

+120

Rafael Navarro is available at +155 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer, with the favourite priced at odds of +430 to find the net first.

Rafael Navarro (Colorado)

First

+430

Anytime

+155

Myrto Uzuni (Austin)

First

+600

Anytime

+210

Brandon Vazquez (Austin)

First

+600

Anytime

+230

Darren Yapi (Colorado)

First

+650

Anytime

+230

Christian Ramírez (Austin)

First

+650

Anytime

+240

Facundo Torres (Austin)

First

+900

Anytime

+340

Georgi Minoungou (Colorado)

First

+850

Anytime

+350

Paxten Aaronson (Colorado)

First

+1000

Anytime

+370

Youssef Maziz (Colorado)

First

+1000

Anytime

+400

Micah Burton (Austin)

First

+1100

Anytime

+430

Przemyslaw Placheta (Austin)

First

+1100

Anytime

+430

Wayne Frederick II (Colorado)

First

+1150

Anytime

+450

Jon Gallagher (Austin)

First

+1300

Anytime

+550

Hamzat Ojediran (Colorado)

First

+1400

Anytime

+575

Ilie Sánchez (Austin)

First

+1700

Anytime

+650

Besard Sabovic (Austin)

First

+1800

Anytime

+700

Joseph Rosales (Austin)

First

+1800

Anytime

+700

Kosi Thompson (Colorado)

First

+1900

Anytime

+700

Josh Atencio (Colorado)

First

+1700

Anytime

+750

Loïc Williams (Colorado)

First

+2000

Anytime

+800

Mikkel Desler (Austin)

First

+2200

Anytime

+950

Brandon Vazquez (Austin)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Darren Yapi (Colorado)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Christian Ramírez (Austin)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Facundo Torres (Austin)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Paxten Aaronson (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Georgi Minoungou (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Youssef Maziz (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-

Micah Burton (Austin)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-

Przemyslaw Placheta (Austin)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-

Wayne Frederick II (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-

Jon Gallagher (Austin)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-

Hamzat Ojediran (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-

Ilie Sánchez (Austin)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-

Besard Sabovic (Austin)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Joseph Rosales (Austin)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Josh Atencio (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-

Kosi Thompson (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Mikkel Desler (Austin)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-

Loïc Williams (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
Austin haven’t tasted victory in three consecutive matches at Q2 Stadium. The Texas team have four wins, three draws and three losses in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Colorado have been defeated in four straight away matches. Matt Wells' side have finished with seven losses, two victories and one draw in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

When the teams previously met at Q2 Stadium, Colorado defeated Austin 1-0. In the past 5 H2H games at Q2 Stadium, we have seen two Colorado wins, one Austin victory and two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Austin FC Home Stats		4-3-3	2.20	1.30	0.90	4	6	6	4
Colorado Rapids Away Stats		2-1-7	2.60	0.90	1.70	6	4	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Austin FC vs Colorado Rapids Lineups & Team News

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