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 21:30 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
18	Colorado Rapids	29	10	6	13	38	48	-10	38:48	36
20	Houston Dynamo	29	8	9	12	38	47	-9	38:47	33

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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.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Colorado Rapids predicted lineup (5-3-2): Zack Steffen (GK), Keegan Rosenberry, Rob Holding, Andreas Maxsö, Noah Cobb, Rafael Santos, Paxten Aaronson, Oliver Larraz, Cole Bassett, Rafael Navarro, Darren Yapi.

Houston Dynamo predicted lineup (4-1-2-3): Jonathan Bond (GK), Griffin Dorsey, Ethan Bartlow, Antônio Carlos, Felipe Andrade, Artur, Duane Holmes, Junior Urso, Ondrej Lingr, Ezequiel Ponce, Lawrence Ennali.

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

Houston Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -122 Watch Live Bet Now

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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: Rafael Navarro to Score +120

Rafael Navarro (Colorado) has been on the scoresheet in his past three MLS games on home soil. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +120.

Latest Rafael Navarro Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+120

First

+370

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-250

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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

-100

Under 10.5

-141

Colorado Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Houston Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-119

X

+650

2

+128

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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 +235.

Colorado and Houston can be backed at -200 and +145 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 -189.

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Full-Time Result

1

-102

X

+285

2

+235

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+143

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-313

12

-400

X2

-128

Draw No Bet

1

-200

2

+145

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-102

2 Hcp +0.5

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+133

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-189

No

+135

Rafael Navarro Favourite to Score the First Goal

Rafael Navarro can be backed to find the net anytime at +120, with +370 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Rafael Navarro (Colorado)

First

+120

Anytime

+370

Ezequiel Ponce (Houston)

First

+165

Anytime

+475

Darren Yapi (Colorado)

First

+170

Anytime

+480

Calvin Harris (Colorado)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Amine Bassi (Houston)

First

+270

Anytime

+750

Ondrej Lingr (Houston)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Cole Bassett (Colorado)

First

+300

Anytime

+900

Jack McGlynn (Houston)

First

+300

Anytime

+900

Paxten Aaronson (Colorado)

First

+300

Anytime

+900

Sergio Santos (Houston)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Nelson Quiñónes (Houston)

First

+410

Anytime

+1050

Connor Ronan (Colorado)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Griffin Dorsey (Houston)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Júnior Urso (Houston)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Josh Atencio (Colorado)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Duane Holmes (Houston)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Franco Escobar (Houston)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Oliver Larraz (Colorado)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Brooklyn Raines (Houston)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Ezequiel Ponce (Houston)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

+135

Darren Yapi (Colorado)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

+118

Calvin Harris (Colorado)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-143

Amine Bassi (Houston)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-152

Jack McGlynn (Houston)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-154

Ondrej Lingr (Houston)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-167

Paxten Aaronson (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-182

Cole Bassett (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-182

Sergio Santos (Houston)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-192

Rafael Navarro (Colorado)

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-250

Nelson Quiñónes (Houston)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-244

Connor Ronan (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-345

Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-385

Griffin Dorsey (Houston)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-500

Duane Holmes (Houston)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-476

Júnior Urso (Houston)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Josh Atencio (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-556

Franco Escobar (Houston)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-833

Oliver Larraz (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Brooklyn Raines (Houston)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-833

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

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Colorado Rapids vs Houston Dynamo Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Colorado vs Houston team news before wagering. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS and the newest injury information.

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