Colorado Rapids vs Houston Dynamo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Sep 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Colorado Rapids vs Houston Dynamo

Colorado Rapids host Houston Dynamo in this MLS meeting at DSG Park, with kick-off set for 22:30 on Saturday 13 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Dynamo to Make it a Close Encounter

We are wagering Houston +0.5 at -122 as we’re expecting the away team to avoid defeat. This outcome can be achieved against Colorado, with the numbers backing up this Asian Handicap pick.

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Teams Drew 2-2 in Previous H2H Clash

Colorado Rapids have been defeated in back-to-back MLS games. On the road, they recently suffered a 4-2 loss against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park. Chris Armas' side enjoyed 51% possession and had four shots on target, with Rafael Navarro and Keegan Rosenberry each scoring one goal.

Houston Dynamo drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against LA Galaxy at Shell Energy Stadium. Dynamo had 41% possession and recorded four shots on goal, while Ezequiel Ponce found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Houston have gone unbeaten in their past seven games against Colorado, with the last encounter ending 2-2 at Shell Energy Stadium. The previous 10 H2H games have included four draws coupled with three victories apiece.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
21	Colorado Rapids	34	11	8	15	44	56	-12	44:56	41
22	Houston Dynamo	34	9	10	15	43	56	-13	43:56	37

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Colorado have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts. The Denver club have averaged 44.6% possession and 4.4 corners per game, with the opposition getting 2.3 goals from 6.0 shots on goal, 11.4 attempts and 7.0 corners.

Rafael Navarro leads the way with 7 goals, while Darren Yapi and Calvin Harris have scored 4 and 2 respectively. Djordje Mihailovic is the top assists maker on 4.

Houston have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 9.8 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. Ben Olsen's team average 48.8% possession, 4.5 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against them, while conceding 1.6 goals from 8.9 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.

Ezequiel Ponce is the leading scorer with 5 goals, followed by Jack McGlynn on 3, with Duane Holmes and two others bagging 1. Ondrej Lingr, Jack McGlynn and Amine Bassi have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Colorado Rapids confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Zack Steffen (GK), Reggie Cannon, Andreas Maxsoe, Rob Holding, Rafael Santos, Connor Ronan, Oliver Larraz, Calvin Harris, Paxten Aaronson, Cole Bassett, Rafael Navarro.

Houston Dynamo confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jonathan Bond (GK), Griffin Dorsey, Erik Sviatchenko, Antonio Carlos, Felipe Andrade, Brooklyn Raines, Artur, Lawrence Ennali, Jack McGlynn, Ezequiel Ponce, Ondrej Lingr.

Colorado Rapids vs Houston Dynamo Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our best Colorado Rapids vs Houston Dynamo picks, including our main match prediction, top corners bet, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

We’ll back Houston on the Asian Handicap in this MLS clash, with odds of -122 on offer that the away team win with a +0.5 goal start. We’re optimistic that they will stay close to their opponents.

We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest MLS form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.

Key Colorado Rapids vs Houston Dynamo league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Houston in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Houston in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Houston in 3 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Colorado in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Colorado in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Colorado in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Colorado in 7 consecutive games against Houston.

Dynamo +0.5 Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 54.9% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Colorado 1 - 1 Houston

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +600 and it involves the game ending in a 1-1 scoreline. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ondrej Lingr Under 0.5 Shots On Target -164

Ondrej Lingr (Houston) is available at -164 to not have a shot on goal. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.

Latest Ondrej Lingr Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-172

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Rafael Navarro to Score +120

Rafael Navarro (Colorado) has found the net in three straight MLS home matches. It’s worth a gamble on the +120 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

Latest Rafael Navarro Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-105

First

+300

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+114

Under 1.5

-208

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Corners Prediction

Houston Under 4.5 Corners -138

Houston have failed to cover the 4.5 corners line in seven straight away matches, while the previous 10 Colorado home games have seen them concede an average of 3.80 corners. We recommend backing the -138 that Houston aren’t able to cover the line, with this Team Corners wager hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Colorado

Total

11.40 4.40 7.00

Home

9.60 5.80 3.80

Away

10.60 3.40 7.20

Houston

Total

9.00 4.50 4.50

Home

10.10 5.70 4.40

Away

10.70 3.90 6.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-102

Under 10.5

-139

Colorado Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Houston Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-118

X

+600

2

+125

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Colorado Rapids vs Houston Dynamo Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest 1x2 Odds Suggest Rapids Victory

For this MLS encounter, the bookmakers have Colorado Rapids as the -102 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 51% chance of triumphing. Houston Dynamo are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +225.

Colorado and Houston can be backed at -192 and +140 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -192.

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Full-Time Result

1

-102

X

+300

2

+225

Half-Time Result

1

+150

X

+148

2

+250

Double Chance

1X

-303

12

-417

X2

-128

Draw No Bet

1

-192

2

+140

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-102

2 Hcp +0.5

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+138

Over 2.5

-175

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+135

Rafael Navarro Favourite to Score the First Goal

Rafael Navarro can be backed to find the net anytime at -105, with +300 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Rafael Navarro (Colorado)

First

-105

Anytime

+300

Ezequiel Ponce (Houston)

First

+160

Anytime

+475

Darren Yapi (Colorado)

First

+170

Anytime

+480

Calvin Harris (Colorado)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Amine Bassi (Houston)

First

+270

Anytime

+750

Ondrej Lingr (Houston)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Cole Bassett (Colorado)

First

+290

Anytime

+850

Jack McGlynn (Houston)

First

+290

Anytime

+850

Paxten Aaronson (Colorado)

First

+290

Anytime

+900

Sergio Santos (Houston)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Nelson Quiñónes (Houston)

First

+430

Anytime

+1150

Connor Ronan (Colorado)

First

+440

Anytime

+1300

Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Griffin Dorsey (Houston)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Duane Holmes (Houston)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Júnior Urso (Houston)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Josh Atencio (Colorado)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Oliver Larraz (Colorado)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Franco Escobar (Houston)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Brooklyn Raines (Houston)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Ezequiel Ponce (Houston)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

+143

Darren Yapi (Colorado)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+115

Calvin Harris (Colorado)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-139

Jack McGlynn (Houston)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-154

Amine Bassi (Houston)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-147

Ondrej Lingr (Houston)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-172

Paxten Aaronson (Colorado)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-179

Cole Bassett (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+104

Under 0.5

-189

Rafael Navarro (Colorado)

Over 1.5

+114

Under 1.5

-208

Sergio Santos (Houston)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-192

Nelson Quiñónes (Houston)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-250

Connor Ronan (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-385

Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-357

Griffin Dorsey (Houston)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-476

Júnior Urso (Houston)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-455

Duane Holmes (Houston)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-476

Josh Atencio (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-556

Franco Escobar (Houston)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-833

Oliver Larraz (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-833

Brooklyn Raines (Houston)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-1000

Five Wins for Colorado in Previous Ten Home Games

Colorado have finished with five wins, four losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Houston have gone unbeaten away in the last three games. Dynamo have clocked up four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Houston beat Colorado 1-0 when they last met at DSG Park. The 6 most recent H2H matches at DSG Park have seen three draws, two triumphs for Houston and a win for Colorado.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Colorado Rapids Home Stats		5-1-4	2.10	1.20	0.90	3	7	3	7
Houston Dynamo Away Stats		4-3-3	3.60	1.90	1.70	6	4	6	4

• 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

Colorado Rapids vs Houston Dynamo Lineups & Team News

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