Colorado Rapids vs Houston Dynamo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 11 Apr 2026

MLS Betting Preview: Colorado Rapids vs Houston Dynamo

Colorado Rapids go head-to-head with Houston Dynamo at DSG Park, with kick-off set for 21:30 on Saturday 11 April.

There’s lots of value when it comes to betting the -141 about Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market. Colorado and Houston have the potential to score three or more and we’re expecting a return.

Colorado Rapids have secured back-to-back MLS home victories. Their last league encounter was away and a 3-2 loss occurred against Toronto FC at BMO Field. Matt Wells' team had 46% possession and totalled four shots on target, while Paxten Aaronson and Keegan Rosenberry scored one goal apiece.

Houston Dynamo have lost in back-to-back MLS outings. In a recent home game at Shell Energy Stadium, they were turned over 1-0 by Seattle Sounders. The Texas club were restricted to 44% possession and had three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at DSG Park, with Colorado claiming the home win. Beating Houston by a 2-1 scoreline. The past 10 H2H matches have featured four draws and three wins for each team.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Houston Dynamo	14	7	1	6	19	23	-4	19:23	22
20	Colorado Rapids	15	5	1	9	25	24	1	25:24	16

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Colorado have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts. The Denver side have averaged 54.4% possession and 6.0 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.7 goals from 4.9 shots on goal, 10.5 attempts and 5.8 corners.

Top goalscorer is Paxten Aaronson on 4 goals, while Darren Yapi has bagged 3 and Miguel Navarro 2. Darren Yapi and Rafael Navarro have been top assistors with 2.

Houston have won 3, lost 6 and drawn 1, averaging 9.7 attempts, 4.4 shots on goal and 1.3 goals. Dynamo average 42.2% possession, 5.5 corners awarded and 5.8 corners against them, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 4.8 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts.

Guilherme Augusto is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Felipe Andrade on 2, with Erik Sviatchenko and two others bagging 1. Guilherme Augusto, Jack McGlynn and Lawrence Ennali have managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Colorado Rapids confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Zack Steffen (GK), Kosi Thompson, Rob Holding, Lucas Herrington, Wayne Frederick, Hamzat Ojediran, Joshua Atencio, Darren Yapi, Paxten Aaronson, Dante Sealy, Rafael Navarro.

Houston Dynamo confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Jonathan Bond (GK), Erik Sviatchenko, Antonio Carlos, Felipe Andrade, Duane Holmes, Agustin Bouzat, Diadie Samassekou, Lawrence Ennali, Mateusz Bogusz, Ezequiel Ponce, Guilherme Augusto.

Colorado Rapids vs Houston Dynamo Prediction & Betting Tips

Be ready for Colorado Rapids vs Houston Dynamo with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best corners advice, player props to watch and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the chance to back Over 2.5 Goals at an appealing price of -141 based on the available stats. It’s anticipated that at least three goals will be notched in this MLS encounter.

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Key Colorado Rapids vs Houston Dynamo league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Colorado games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Colorado games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Colorado games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Houston games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Houston games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 58.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

If you’re searching for a larger price when it comes to your Total Goals wager, then Over 3.5 is a viable selection. It’s a wager that provides an alternative, with four or more goals needed in total.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Colorado 2 - 1 Houston

There’s the option to wager on Colorado to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Odds of +600 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Paxten Aaronson to Score +340

Paxten Aaronson (Colorado) has racked up three goals in his past five MLS games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +340.

Latest Paxten Aaronson Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+850

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Corners Prediction

Colorado Under 5.5 Corners -120

Colorado have not covered the 5.5 corners line in four consecutive games, with Houston conceding under 5.5 corners in their past two matches. The Colorado Team Corners line looks to be too big given the stats and -120 is available to wager.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Colorado

Total

11.80 6.00 5.80

Home

11.10 6.30 4.80

Away

12.60 5.00 7.60

Houston

Total

11.30 5.50 5.80

Home

10.50 5.70 4.80

Away

10.10 4.00 6.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-105

Under 10.5

-133

Colorado Corners

Over 5.5

-102

Under 5.5

-141

Houston Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-115

Most Corners

1

-125

X

+700

2

+125

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Colorado Rapids vs Houston Dynamo 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.

The Colorado Rapids betting odds are +123 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this MLS encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 45% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Houston Dynamo are trading at +220.

If you think Colorado can overcome Houston, then there’s an Asian Handicap option where the former are -112 with a -0.25 deficit. There’s half your money back in the event of a draw.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -185.

The best football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest MLS games. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

+123

X

+235

2

+220

Half-Time Result

1

+165

X

+128

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-294

12

-333

X2

-156

Draw No Bet

1

-175

2

+123

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-112

2 Hcp +0.25

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+112

Over 2.5

-147

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-185

No

+133

Favourite Rafael Navarro is +400 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Rafael Navarro (Colorado)

First

+140

Anytime

+400

Darren Yapi (Colorado)

First

+190

Anytime

+510

Ezequiel Ponce (Houston)

First

+190

Anytime

+550

Duane Holmes (Houston)

First

+270

Anytime

+750

Georgi Minoungou (Colorado)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

'Guilherme' dos Santos (Houston)

First

+280

Anytime

+800

Paxten Aaronson (Colorado)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Dante Sealy (Colorado)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Ondrej Lingr (Houston)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Mateusz Bogusz (Houston)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Jack McGlynn (Houston)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Alexis Castillo Manyoma (Colorado)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Connor Ronan (Colorado)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Hamzat Ojediran (Colorado)

First

+540

Anytime

+1400

Diadie Samassékou (Houston)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Kosi Thompson (Colorado)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Josh Atencio (Colorado)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Erik Sviatchenko (Houston)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Héctor Herrera (Houston)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Stats: MLS matches only
Colorado have avoided defeat in their last seven matches at DSG Park. Matt Wells' team have six victories, two draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Houston have not won in the past four away matches. The Texas club have finished with five defeats, three draws and two wins in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 2.10.

Colorado beat Houston 2-1 when the teams last met at DSG Park. The past 7 H2H matches at DSG Park have seen both teams win two games along with three draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Colorado Rapids Home Stats		6-2-2	2.90	2.00	0.90	6	4	6	4
Houston Dynamo Away Stats		2-3-5	3.70	1.60	2.10	7	3	8	2

• 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

Don’t bet on Colorado vs Houston without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with up-to-date injury news.

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