Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC

Colorado Rapids host Los Angeles FC in this MLS clash at DSG Park, with kick-off set for 21:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

It might be rewarding to back LAFC when they go up against Colorado. There’s plenty of value in the -100 that the visitors get over the line and we’re therefore going to wager on the Full-Time Result market.

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Colorado Rapids were defeated in their last game. Away from home, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Real Salt Lake at America First Field. Chris Armas' men had three shots on target and 49% possession.

Los Angeles FC lost their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Austin FC at Q2 Stadium. The Black and Gold had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 55% possession and two shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

LAFC have claimed back-to-back wins over Colorado, with both home victories coming at BMO Stadium by scorelines of 3-0 and 1-0. The 10 past H2H meetings have involved five LAFC victories, one draw and four Colorado wins.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Colorado Rapids	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
14	Los Angeles FC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Colorado have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts. The Rapids have averaged 48.9% possession and 5.8 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 2.1 goals from 5.6 shots on goal, 11.4 attempts and 6.9 corners.

Top goalscorers Darren Yapi and Rafael Navarro have found the net 4 times, with Cole Bassett scoring 2. Rafael Navarro is the top assists maker on 2.

LAFC have 7 victories, 2 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 5.9 shots on goal, 11.2 attempts and 2.2 goals. Steven Cherundolo's team average 47.5% possession, 4.7 corners taken and 4.9 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 6.9 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.

Denis Bouanga has landed 10 goals, Heung-Min Son 8, with Jeremy Ebobisse and two others scoring 1. Look no further than Artem Smolyakov for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Colorado Rapids confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Zack Steffen (GK), Reggie Cannon, Andreas Maxsoe, Rob Holding, Samuel Vines, Connor Ronan, Cole Bassett, Darren Yapi, Paxten Aaronson, Theodore Ku-DiPietro, Rafael Navarro.

Los Angeles FC confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Hugo Lloris (GK), Ryan Porteous, Nkosi Tafari, Eddie Segura, Sergi Palencia, Ryan Hollingshead, Timothy Tillman, Mathieu Choiniere, Marco Delgado, Heung-Min Son, Denis Bouanga.

Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, corners advice, key player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

LAFC look like a standout wager for this MLS clash as we’re expecting them to triumph. You can get a price of -100 that the visitors secure a win and this looks like value on the basis of the latest team news and stats.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the MLS form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC league stats:

• LAFC have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• LAFC have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Colorado have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Colorado have lost their last 2 games against LAFC.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 50% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

LAFC To Win @ -100 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Colorado 0 - 1 LAFC

A 1-0 win in favor of LAFC can be backed at odds of +900. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dénis Bouanga Under 1.5 Shots On Target -141

Dénis Bouanga (LAFC) can be backed at -141 to fail to cover the shots on goal total. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.

Latest Dénis Bouanga Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-120

First

+290

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-128

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Mark Delgado to Score +650

Mark Delgado (LAFC) has registered two goals in his past ten MLS games away from home. We’re content to land the +650 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Mark Delgado Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+700

First

+2000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-588

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Corners Prediction

LAFC Under 5.5 Corners -139

LAFC have had under 5.5 corners in four consecutive away matches, with Colorado conceding under 5.5 corners in the previous three home games. We think that LAFC will come up short and this Team Corners bet can be backed at -139.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Colorado

Total

12.70 5.80 6.90

Home

10.30 6.00 4.30

Away

12.10 4.60 7.50

LAFC

Total

9.60 4.70 4.90

Home

8.40 5.00 3.40

Away

8.60 3.60 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-127

Under 9.5

-111

Colorado Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-128

LAFC Corners

Over 4.5

-156

Under 4.5

+108

Most Corners

1

+128

X

+600

2

-122

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Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC 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.

Los Angeles FC are forecasted to have a 50% chance of triumphing in this MLS encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -100. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +225 about Colorado Rapids.

Asian Handicap betting is popular and you can wager LAFC -0.5 at -100 should you want to go for the favourites, with Colorado +0.5 available at -123 and you will also win with the latter if it’s a draw.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -200.

The best football betting sites will provide a first-class service and that includes getting hundreds of markets. Scan through them for any MLS game and take your pick.

Full-Time Result

1

+225

X

+290

2

-100

Half-Time Result

1

+255

X

+155

2

+143

Double Chance

1X

-128

12

-400

X2

-303

Draw No Bet

1

+140

2

-192

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-123

2 Hcp -0.5

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+143

Over 2.5

-182

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+143

Dénis Bouanga is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +290. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Dénis Bouanga (LAFC)

First

-120

Anytime

+290

Son Heung-Min (LAFC)

First

+105

Anytime

+340

Rafael Navarro (Colorado)

First

+160

Anytime

+480

Darren Yapi (Colorado)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

David Martínez (LAFC)

First

+270

Anytime

+800

Jeremy Ebobisse (LAFC)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Nathan Ordaz (LAFC)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Calvin Harris (Colorado)

First

+340

Anytime

+950

Alexandru Baluta (LAFC)

First

+370

Anytime

+1100

Yaw Yeboah (LAFC)

First

+380

Anytime

+1150

Cole Bassett (Colorado)

First

+390

Anytime

+1200

Paxten Aaronson (Colorado)

First

+390

Anytime

+1200

Andrew Moran (LAFC)

First

+410

Anytime

+1200

Igor Jesus Lima (LAFC)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Connor Ronan (Colorado)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Mark Delgado (LAFC)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Ryan Hollingshead (LAFC)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Artem Smolyakov (LAFC)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Josh Atencio (Colorado)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Rafael Navarro (Colorado)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+138

Darren Yapi (Colorado)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-120

Dénis Bouanga (LAFC)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-128

David Martínez (LAFC)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-143

Nathan Ordaz (LAFC)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-147

Jeremy Ebobisse (LAFC)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-154

Son Heung-Min (LAFC)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-159

Calvin Harris (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-192

Paxten Aaronson (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-200

Alexandru Baluta (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-233

Cole Bassett (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-238

Yaw Yeboah (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-244

Andrew Moran (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-263

Connor Ronan (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-435

Igor Jesus Lima (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-455

Ryan Hollingshead (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-588

Mark Delgado (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-588

Colorado have swerved defeat at DSG Park in the previous four matches. Chris Armas' men have secured six victories, three defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

LAFC have collected five wins, four draws and one defeat in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Colorado beat LAFC 2-1 when they last met at DSG Park. The past 6 H2H games at DSG Park have included five Colorado wins along with a single draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Colorado Rapids Home Stats		6-1-3	2.20	1.40	0.80	4	6	4	6
Los Angeles FC Away Stats		5-4-1	3.20	2.10	1.10	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 Los Angeles FC Lineups & Team News

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