LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Aug 2025

MLS Betting Preview: LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids

LA Galaxy host Colorado Rapids in this MLS match at Dignity Health Sports Park, with kick-off set for 22:30 on Saturday 23 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Rapids Look Value for This Clash

If you agree with our view that Colorado can perform well against LA Galaxy, then you can bet them with a +0.25 goal start at -118. This means our Asian Handicap stake is divided equally between 0 and +0.5.

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Rapids Won 2-0 in Teams’ Last Meeting

LA Galaxy have been defeated in back-to-back MLS games. On the road at Chase Stadium, Inter Miami recently beat them 3-1. Greg Vanney's team had three shots on target and enjoyed 54% possession, while Joseph Paintsil bagged the goal.

Colorado Rapids have won their previous two MLS games. The latest was a 3-1 home triumph at DSG Park against Atlanta United. The Rapids had 44% possession and managed three shots on goal, while Rafael Navarro found the net twice and Darren Yapi bagged one.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at DSG Park, with Colorado claiming the home win. Beating Galaxy by a 2-0 scoreline. The past 10 H2H matches have included five Galaxy victories, two draws and three Colorado wins.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
21	Colorado Rapids	34	11	8	15	44	56	-12	44:56	41
26	LA Galaxy	34	7	9	18	46	66	-20	46:66	30

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3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts. Galaxy have had 58.8% possession and 4.6 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.9 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts, while being awarded 4.9 corners.

Top scorer Joseph Paintsil has found the net 5 times, Gabriel Pec 4, with Marco Reus and Matheus Nascimento both scoring 2. Leading assistor is Marco Reus with 4.

Colorado have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 4.5 shots on goal, 8.4 attempts and 1.8 goals. The Denver outfit average 42.2% possession, 4.3 corners taken and 6.3 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 10.6 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal.

Rafael Navarro is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, Darren Yapi is on 4 and Calvin Harris on 3. Djordje Mihailovic has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

LA Galaxy confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): James Marcinkowski (GK), Miki Yamane, Chris Rindov, Mathias Joergensen, John Nelson, Elijah Wynder, Edwin Cerrillo, Tucker Lepley, Lucas Sanabria, Harbor Miller, Miguel Berry.

Colorado Rapids confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Zack Steffen (GK), Reggie Cannon, Andreas Maxsoe, Noah Cobb, Samuel Vines, Calvin Harris, Oliver Larraz, Cole Bassett, Theodore Ku-DiPietro, Darren Yapi, Rafael Navarro.

LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids Prediction & Betting Tips

Our LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation, corners betting angle and best bet builder insights.

Match Prediction

When Colorado kick off this MLS match, we will wager them at -118 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability and a win could be on the cards.

We use the latest MLS injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we sometimes take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Colorado in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Colorado in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Colorado in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Galaxy in 4 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Galaxy in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Galaxy in 7 of their last 10 games.

Rapids +0.25 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 54.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Galaxy 1 - 2 Colorado

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Marco Reus Over 0.5 Shots On Target -133

Marco Reus (Galaxy) is available at -133 to register a minimum of one shot on goal. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.

Latest Marco Reus Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+215

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-105

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Rafael Navarro to Score +160

Rafael Navarro (Colorado) has netted four goals in his past five MLS matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +160 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Rafael Navarro Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+140

First

+420

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+143

Under 1.5

-270

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Corners Prediction

Colorado Over 3.5 Corners -150

We’ve seen an average of 4.40 corners for Colorado in their past 5 matches, while the previous three LA Galaxy games have involved them conceding over 3.5 corners. We’re going to take the Overs for Colorado Team Corners, with this line standing out and you can get 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

Galaxy

Total

9.50 4.60 4.90

Home

9.20 5.10 4.10

Away

10.70 5.40 5.30

Colorado

Total

10.60 4.30 6.30

Home

9.60 5.80 3.80

Away

10.70 3.60 7.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-106

Galaxy Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Colorado Corners

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-163

Most Corners

1

-172

X

+650

2

+200

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LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids 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.

Galaxy Trading at Shorter Odds Than Rapids

For this MLS clash, LA Galaxy are the +117 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 46% chance of winning. Colorado Rapids are the +185 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

Galaxy and Colorado can be backed at -152 and +115 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -263.

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Full-Time Result

1

+117

X

+310

2

+185

Half-Time Result

1

+160

X

+160

2

+215

Double Chance

1X

-244

12

-435

X2

-152

Draw No Bet

1

-152

2

+115

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-108

2 Hcp +0.25

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+195

Over 2.5

-263

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-263

No

+180

Rafael Navarro Top of First Goalscorer List

Rafael Navarro is priced at +420 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +140 to find the net anytime.

Rafael Navarro (Colorado)

First

+140

Anytime

+420

Gabriel Pec (Galaxy)

First

+170

Anytime

+480

Christian Ramírez (Galaxy)

First

+195

Anytime

+525

Marco Reus (Galaxy)

First

+215

Anytime

+650

Joseph Paintsil (Galaxy)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Matheus Nascimento (Galaxy)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Calvin Harris (Colorado)

First

+275

Anytime

+750

Miguel Berry (Galaxy)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Cole Bassett (Colorado)

First

+310

Anytime

+900

Diego Fagúndez (Galaxy)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Alexis Castillo Manyoma (Colorado)

First

+480

Anytime

+1400

Isaiah Parente (Galaxy)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Tucker Lepley (Galaxy)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Mauricio Cuevas (Galaxy)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Maya Yoshida (Galaxy)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Julián Aude (Galaxy)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Mathias Jørgensen (Galaxy)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Joseph Paintsil (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+132

Christian Ramírez (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

+105

Marco Reus (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-105

Calvin Harris (Colorado)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-139

Matheus Nascimento (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-133

Cole Bassett (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-189

Miguel Berry (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-175

Diego Fagúndez (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-192

Rafael Navarro (Colorado)

Over 1.5

+143

Under 1.5

-270

Gabriel Pec (Galaxy)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-263

Alexis Castillo Manyoma (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-370

Isaiah Parente (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-476

Tucker Lepley (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-714

Mauricio Cuevas (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Julián Aude (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-769

Mathias Jørgensen (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-909

Four of Past Ten Galaxy Home Games Have Been Defeats

Galaxy have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Colorado have six defeats, three draws and one win in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 2.30.

The last Dignity Health Sports Park meeting saw Galaxy beat Colorado 5-0. In the past 7 H2H meetings at Dignity Health Sports Park, Colorado have won four and Galaxy three.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
LA Galaxy Home Stats		3-3-4	2.80	1.30	1.50	6	4	5	5
Colorado Rapids Away Stats		1-3-6	3.60	1.30	2.30	8	2	7	3

• 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

LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids Lineups & Team News

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