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.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |  Colorado Rapids |
21 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 30 | 28 | 2 | 30:28 | 28 |
| 14 |  Real Salt Lake |
20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 34 | 32 | 2 | 34:32 | 28 |
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.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Colorado Rapids predicted lineup (4-4-2): Nicholas Defreitas-Hansen (GK), Reggie Cannon, Rob Holding, Loïc Williams, Kosi Thompson, Dante Sealy, Josh Atencio, Hamzat Ojediran, Paxten Aaronson, Georgi Minoungou, Rafael Navarro.
Real Salt Lake predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Mason Stajduhar (GK), Kobi Henry, Juan Jose Arias, Sam Junqua, Dominik Marczuk, Luca Moisa, Pablo Ruiz, Alexandros Katranis, Lineker Rodrigues Dos Santos, Aiden Hezarkhani, Victor Olatunji.
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
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Salt Lake
There are odds of +600 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 -103, the bookies make Colorado Rapids probable winners and there’s a 51% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this MLS encounter. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +240 about Real Salt Lake.
Colorado are -105 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 -123 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 -200.
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Rafael Navarro is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +370. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +130.
Stats: 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)
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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 Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Real Salt Lake Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Colorado Rapids Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Real Salt Lake Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
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 | 21 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 43:17 | 49 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 45:18 | 40 |
| 3 | Inter Miami | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 49:40 | 39 |
| 4 | Houston Dynamo | 21 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 30:26 | 38 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 20 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 37:26 | 36 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 36:22 | 35 |
| 7 | NE Revolution | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 33:26 | 34 |
| 8 | SJ Earthquakes | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 39:33 | 33 |
| 9 | FC Dallas | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 38:34 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Louis | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 30:27 | 33 |
| 11 | Charlotte FC | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 38:32 | 32 |
| 12 | FC Cincinnati | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 49:47 | 31 |
| 13 | Colorado Rapids | 21 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 30:28 | 28 |
| 14 | Real Salt Lake | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 34:32 | 28 |
| 15 | Portland Timbers | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38:37 | 28 |
| 16 | Minnesota Utd | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 27:29 | 28 |
| 17 | San Diego | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 37:32 | 27 |
| 18 | NYCFC | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 35:30 | 27 |
| 19 | NY Red Bulls | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 31:43 | 26 |
| 20 | LA Galaxy | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27:32 | 26 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 22:27 | 25 |
| 22 | Orlando City | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 34:51 | 24 |
| 23 | Toronto FC | 21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 31:37 | 24 |
| 24 | D.C. United | 21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 28:36 | 24 |
| 25 | Atlanta United | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 25:36 | 21 |
| 26 | Philadelphia | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 31:38 | 21 |
| 27 | CF Montréal | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 29:39 | 21 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 26:40 | 21 |
| 29 | Columbus Crew | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 30:36 | 20 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 21 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 20:51 | 15 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 32:12 | 31 |
| 2 | NE Revolution | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 22:11 | 26 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 27:6 | 25 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 26:13 | 24 |
| 5 | Los Angeles FC | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 23:11 | 23 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 31:21 | 23 |
| 7 | Real Salt Lake | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 22:13 | 22 |
| 8 | Houston Dynamo | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 13:7 | 22 |
| 9 | Colorado Rapids | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20:9 | 21 |
| 10 | Chicago Fire | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20:11 | 21 |
| 11 | Portland Timbers | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 23:16 | 20 |
| 12 | St. Louis | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18:11 | 20 |
| 13 | San Diego | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 27:15 | 18 |
| 14 | Orlando City | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 19:17 | 17 |
| 15 | NYCFC | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 25:18 | 15 |
| 16 | Austin FC | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14:10 | 15 |
| 17 | Toronto FC | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 22:22 | 15 |
| 18 | NY Red Bulls | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17:20 | 15 |
| 19 | CF Montréal | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 15:13 | 14 |
| 20 | Columbus Crew | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 13:11 | 14 |
| 21 | SJ Earthquakes | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 19:19 | 14 |
| 22 | Inter Miami | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 22:19 | 13 |
| 23 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 24 | Philadelphia | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12:11 | 13 |
| 25 | Atlanta United | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 15:16 | 13 |
| 26 | Seattle Sounders | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14:16 | 13 |
| 27 | LA Galaxy | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12:14 | 13 |
| 28 | D.C. United | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15:22 | 12 |
| 29 | Minnesota Utd | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8:8 | 11 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12:18 | 9 |
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