Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Aug 2026
Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Predictions
Colorado have the capability of securing a victory when they clash with Salt Lake. For this reason, we are going to take the Full-Time Result odds of -103 with a large degree of confidence.
Read our in-depth Colorado vs Salt Lake betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Preview
Colorado Rapids host Real Salt Lake at DSG Park, with kick-off set for 21:30 on Saturday 29 August.
Colorado Rapids have enjoyed four consecutive home wins. In their last game, they lost 3-0 away to San Diego FC at Snapdragon Stadium. Matt Wells' team managed two shots on target and had 50% possession.
Real Salt Lake have lost back-to-back MLS games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 2-1 defeat against Orlando City at Inter&Co Stadium. The Claret-and-Cobalt were restricted to just 39% possession and had three shots on goal, with Dominik Marczuk finding the net.
H2H: 7 of Last 10 H2H Clashes Have Been RSL Wins
RSL have claimed back-to-back victories over Colorado and both were home wins at America First Field, featuring 2-1 and 1-0 scorelines. RSL have seven wins in the last 10 H2H meetings, while Colorado have secured three victories.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |  Colorado Rapids |
30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 41:41 | 39 |
| 18 |  Real Salt Lake |
30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 45 | 48 | -3 | 45:48 | 36 |
5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts. Colorado have had 49.4% possession and 5.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.9 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 2.8 corners.
Top goalscorer Rafael Navarro has found the net 3 times, with Reggie Cannon, Loic Williams, Paxten Aaronson and Wayne Frederick scoring 1 each. Paxten Aaronson is the top assists maker on 4.
RSL have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.5 goals from 12.2 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal. Pablo Mastroeni's side average 50.9% possession, 5.4 corners awarded and 6.5 corners against them, while conceding 1.8 goals from 13.8 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.
Sergi Solans has scored 4 goals, followed by Zavier Gozo on 3 and Diego Luna with 2. Saba Lobjanidze has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Colorado Rapids confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Adam Beaudry (GK), Reggie Cannon, Rob Holding, Loic Williams, Miguel Navarro, Hamzat Ojediran, Wayne Frederick, Paxten Aaronson, Youssef Maziz, Georgi Minoungou, Rafael Navarro.
Real Salt Lake confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Rafael Cabral (GK), Kobi Henry, Juan Jose Arias, Sam Junqua, DeAndre Yedlin, Pablo Ruiz, Noel Caliskan, Alexandros Katranis, Aiden Hezarkhani, Sergi Solans, Morgan Guilavogui.
Main Match Prediction
If you agree with our verdict that Colorado will have the edge in this MLS clash, then you can back the home team at -103. We’re expecting a nice potential return with this match winner bet.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We study the MLS form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.
According to the top bookies, our pick has a 50.8% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
There are some excellent alternatives when it comes to backing Colorado if you think they’ll prove too strong. One option is the Asian Handicap where you can choose a line at bigger odds.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Salt Lake
There are odds of +575 available that Colorado land a 2-1 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.
Player Prop Picks
Pablo Ruiz (RSL) can be wagered at +150 to record a minimum of one shot on goal. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.
Rafael Navarro (Colorado) has registered five goals in his past ten MLS home matches. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +130 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
In their past two away games, Real Salt Lake have not covered the 4.5 corners line, while the previous eight Colorado home matches have involved them conceding under 4.5 corners. The RSL Team Corners line looks to be too big given the stats and -154 is available to wager.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a same-game multi and the legs include Colorado on the Full-Time Result, BTTS Yes merged with Real Salt Lake to have under 4.5 corners.
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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.
At betting odds of -111, the bookies make Colorado Rapids probable winners and there’s a 53% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this MLS encounter. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +260 about Real Salt Lake.
Colorado are -115 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as a victory on the Full-Time Result. The alternative is to oppose the favourites and get the draw onside by going for RSL +0.5 at -114 instead.
Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -189.
The best football betting sites cover MLS games in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.
Rafael Navarro is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +360. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +125.
Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
Colorado have won each of their last four games at DSG Park. Matt Wells' team have racked up seven wins, two defeats and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 0.80.
Salt Lake are winless over their previous eight games on their travels. The Claret-and-Cobalt have recorded six defeats, three draws and one victory in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.90.
The past meeting at DSG Park saw Colorado defeat RSL 1-0. In the past 8 H2H matches at DSG Park, we have seen four RSL wins, three Colorado victories and one draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rapids Home Stats |
7-1-2 | 2.80 | 2.00 | 0.80 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
| Real Salt Lake Away Stats |
1-3-6 | 3.10 | 1.20 | 1.90 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 1 | |
- 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
- MLS: 17/05 2026 Salt Lake 2 Colorado 1
- MLS: 05/10 2025 Salt Lake 1 Colorado 0
- MLS: 18/05 2025 Colorado 1 Salt Lake 0
- MLS: 21/07 2024 Colorado 3 Salt Lake 2
- MLS: 19/05 2024 Salt Lake 5 Colorado 3
- MLS: 10/03 2024 Salt Lake 1 Colorado 2
- MLS: 22/10 2023 Colorado 0 Salt Lake 1
- MLS: 03/09 2023 Salt Lake 2 Colorado 0
- U.S. Open Cup: 25/05 2023 Colorado 0 Salt Lake 1
- MLS: 21/05 2023 Colorado 2 Salt Lake 3
Colorado Rapids League Stats
Real Salt Lake League Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 2.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 2.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 6.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 7.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 12.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 49.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 50.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Colorado Rapids this season are Rafael Navarro (8), Paxten Aaronson (4), Darren Yapi (3)
- Top Assistors for Colorado Rapids this season are Paxten Aaronson (5), Rafael Navarro (3), Dante Sealy (2)
Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Colorado vs RSL team news before placing your bets. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with up-to-date injury news.
Colorado Rapids Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Real Salt Lake Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Colorado Rapids Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Real Salt Lake Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Colorado Rapids Substitutes
- 2Keegan Rosenberry
- 12Joshua Atencio
- 16Alex Harris
- 24Noah Cobb
- 32Donavan Phillip
- 33Kosi Thompson
- 49Nathan Tchoumba
- 61Bryan Dowd
- 77Darren Yapi
Real Salt Lake Substitutes
- 4Lukas Engel
- 8Juan Sanabria
- 10Diego Luna
- 11Dominik Marczuk
- 12Saba Lobjanidze
- 25Colin Guske
- 31Mason Stajduhar
- 34Luca Moisa
- 70L. Rodrigues dos
Previous Colorado Rapids Lineups
Previous Real Salt Lake Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Colorado Rapids Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Matt Wells
Real Salt Lake Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 30 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 64:23 | 67 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 30 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 63:31 | 55 |
| 3 | Inter Miami | 30 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 73:51 | 55 |
| 4 | NE Revolution | 30 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 49:41 | 52 |
| 5 | St. Louis | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 56:41 | 51 |
| 6 | FC Dallas | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 55:47 | 51 |
| 7 | Chicago Fire | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 52:44 | 48 |
| 8 | SJ Earthquakes | 30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 52:42 | 48 |
| 9 | Charlotte FC | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 53:45 | 47 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 41:39 | 47 |
| 11 | Philadelphia | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 61:48 | 46 |
| 12 | Los Angeles FC | 31 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 48:33 | 46 |
| 13 | Seattle Sounders | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 39:37 | 42 |
| 14 | Orlando City | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 58:70 | 41 |
| 15 | LA Galaxy | 31 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 43:52 | 40 |
| 16 | Colorado Rapids | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 41:41 | 39 |
| 17 | FC Cincinnati | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 62:71 | 39 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 45:48 | 36 |
| 19 | NY Red Bulls | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 39:56 | 36 |
| 20 | Toronto FC | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 46:55 | 36 |
| 21 | Columbus Crew | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 46:47 | 35 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 51:56 | 34 |
| 23 | NYCFC | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 43:41 | 34 |
| 24 | San Diego | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 53:56 | 34 |
| 25 | Minnesota Utd | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 47:55 | 34 |
| 26 | D.C. United | 30 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 38:53 | 33 |
| 27 | Austin FC | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 38:56 | 31 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 37:51 | 30 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 30 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 36:60 | 25 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 30 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 36:75 | 22 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2 | NE Revolution | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 27:16 | 32 |
| 3 | St. Louis | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 34:19 | 31 |
| 4 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 29:13 | 30 |
| 5 | Colorado Rapids | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 28:15 | 30 |
| 6 | Vancouver | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 35:14 | 29 |
| 7 | Orlando City | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 30:20 | 29 |
| 8 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 29:16 | 28 |
| 9 | Chicago Fire | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 28:19 | 28 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 19:14 | 28 |
| 11 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 38:30 | 27 |
| 12 | Real Salt Lake | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 28:21 | 27 |
| 13 | Philadelphia | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 27:16 | 26 |
| 14 | FC Dallas | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 26:20 | 26 |
| 15 | Inter Miami | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 41:26 | 25 |
| 16 | Portland Timbers | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 31:25 | 25 |
| 17 | Seattle Sounders | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 24:21 | 25 |
| 18 | Toronto FC | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 34:32 | 24 |
| 19 | LA Galaxy | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 22:20 | 24 |
| 20 | Columbus Crew | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 22:17 | 23 |
| 21 | San Diego | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 35:27 | 22 |
| 22 | SJ Earthquakes | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 26:23 | 22 |
| 23 | D.C. United | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20:26 | 20 |
| 24 | Austin FC | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 21:21 | 18 |
| 25 | NY Red Bulls | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 22:29 | 18 |
| 26 | NYCFC | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 27:22 | 17 |
| 27 | CF Montréal | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 19:21 | 17 |
| 28 | Minnesota Utd | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 19:20 | 16 |
| 29 | Atlanta United | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 21:29 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 22:32 | 13 |
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