Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 May 2025

When Salt Lake clash against Colorado, we will take the former at -105 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With our stake divided between 0 and +0.5, the visitors look as though they can land a return by swerving defeat.

Colorado Rapids have been defeated in their last three games. On the road, they recently suffered a 2-0 loss against San Diego FC at Snapdragon Stadium. The Denver outfit ended up with just 38% possession and had five shots on target.

Real Salt Lake played Portland Timbers at home in their previous game. It was a 0-0 draw at America First Field. The Claret-and-Cobalt recorded 50% possession and managed two shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 3-2 in favour of home side Colorado when they last played RSL, with the clash taking place at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. RSL have six wins from the previous 10 H2H meetings, with two draws and two Colorado triumphs also happening.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Colorado Rapids	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
23	Real Salt Lake	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 8.3 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. Colorado have had 45.5% possession and 5.0 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 10.9 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.0 corners.

Djordje Mihailovic leads the way with 5 goals, with Darren Yapi and Rafael Navarro scoring 2 each. Leading assistor is Omir Fernandez with 2.

RSL have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.0 goals from 8.6 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. Pablo Mastroeni's team average 52.3% possession, 4.0 corners in their favour and 4.1 corners against, while conceding 1.1 goals from 9.6 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Diego Luna has scored 7, followed by Sam Junqua, Dominik Marczuk and Diogo Goncalves with 1 goals apiece. Diogo Goncalves, Alexandros Katranis and Emeka Eneli have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Colorado Rapids confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicholas Hansen (GK), Reggie Cannon, Andreas Maxsoe, Chidozie Awaziem, Jackson Travis, Oliver Larraz, Joshua Atencio, Kevin Cabral, Djordje Mihailovic, Cole Bassett, Darren Yapi.

Real Salt Lake confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rafael Cabral (GK), Noel Caliskan, Justen Glad, Sam Junqua, Bode Hidalgo, Braian Ojeda, Pablo Ruiz, Zavier Gozo, Diego Luna, Tyler Wolff, William Agada.

Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Prediction & Betting Tips

If you echo our view that Salt Lake can swerve defeat in this MLS encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at -105. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the form guide are important duties ahead of making football picks. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can be effective.

Key Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by RSL in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by RSL in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by RSL in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Colorado in 5 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Colorado in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Colorado in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Colorado in 8 of their last 10 games against RSL.

According to the bookies, our pick has a 51.3% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Salt Lake Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Colorado 1 - 2 Salt Lake

There are betting odds of +950 that Salt Lake land a 2-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Diego Luna to Score +245

Diego Luna (RSL) has scored in three consecutive MLS games away from home. It’s worth a play on the +245 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Diego Luna Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+245

First

+575

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Corners Prediction

Salt Lake Under 4.5 Corners -150

We’ve seen an average of 2.80 corners for Real Salt Lake in their past 5 away games, while Colorado have conceded less than 4.5 corners in 8 of the previous 10 home matches. The RSL Team Corners tally could be lower than the line implies and that leads us to a wager at odds of -150.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Colorado

Total

10.00 5.00 5.00

Home

8.50 5.20 3.30

Away

9.60 3.50 6.10

Salt Lake

Total

8.10 4.00 4.10

Home

8.30 5.10 3.20

Away

9.80 4.50 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-105

Colorado Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Salt Lake Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-122

X

+550

2

+117

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Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake 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 bookies betting odds have Colorado Rapids as +107 favourites for this MLS clash, implying that they are 48% likely to win the match. Real Salt Lake are regarded as the least likely winner at +225.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting match.

If you fancy Colorado Rapids but want money back if this MLS match is a draw, then you can get -189. You can bet on Real Salt Lake at +133 on the Draw No Bet market.

Full-Time Result

1

+107

X

+270

2

+225

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+133

2

+245

Double Chance

1X

-303

12

-370

X2

-137

Draw No Bet

1

-189

2

+133

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-125

2 Hcp +0.25

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+115

Over 2.5

-147

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+125

Favourite Rafael Navarro is priced at +480 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +190.

Rafael Navarro (Colorado)

First

+190

Anytime

+480

Djordje Mihailovic (Colorado)

First

+215

Anytime

+510

Diego Luna (RSL)

First

+245

Anytime

+575

Cole Bassett (Colorado)

First

+245

Anytime

+600

Calvin Harris (Colorado)

First

+430

Anytime

+850

Pablo Ruiz (RSL)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Oliver Larraz (Colorado)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Justen Glad (RSL)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Philip Quinton (RSL)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Sam Vines (Colorado)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Alexandros Katranis (RSL)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Braian Ojeda (RSL)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Connor Ronan (Colorado)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Nelson Palacio (RSL)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Lineups & Team News

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