Los Angeles FC vs Colorado Rapids Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Apr 2026
MLS Betting Preview: Los Angeles FC vs Colorado Rapids
Los Angeles FC square off against Colorado Rapids at BMO Stadium, with kick-off set for 22:30 on Wednesday 22 April.
We’re keen to wager Colorado +1.5 against LAFC and we’ll take the Asian Handicap odds of -127. A return with this bet can be enjoyed if the visitors are able to win, draw or lose by a single goal.
Los Angeles FC were beaten 4-1 at BMO Stadium in their last league game. This defeat at home to San Jose Earthquakes was their second straight MLS loss. The Black and Gold had 53% possession and managed three shots on target, with Reid Roberts (own goal) getting the goal.
Colorado Rapids lost their previous game, being defeated by Inter Miami 3-2 at Empower Field at Mile High. The Denver side had four shots on goal and enjoyed 62% possession, with Rafael Navarro and Darren Yapi both on target.
Head-to-Head Statistics
LAFC have avoided defeat against Colorado in the past three meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 2-2 draw at DSG Park. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in five LAFC wins, two draws and three Colorado successes.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  Los Angeles FC |
15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 17 | 7 | 24:17 | 24 |
| 20 |  Colorado Rapids |
15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 25 | 24 | 1 | 25:24 | 16 |
6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.5 goals from 13.0 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. LAFC have had 43.7% possession and 6.2 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 9.7 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.6 corners.
Denis Bouanga is the top scorer with 6 goals, Heung-Min Son has 3, with Mathieu Choiniere and David Martinez on 2. Heung-Min Son is the top assists maker on 7.
Colorado have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 11.1 attempts, 5.1 shots on goal and 2.3 goals. The Rapids average 54.5% possession, 5.0 corners awarded and 5.1 corners against them, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 5.2 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts.
Rafael Navarro, Darren Yapi and Paxten Aaronson have scored 4 goals, followed by Kosi Thompson with 2. Rafael Navarro has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Los Angeles FC confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Hugo Lloris (GK), Sergi Palencia, Ryan Porteous, Aaron Long, Eddie Segura, Mathieu Choiniere, Marco Delgado, Tyler Boyd, Heung-Min Son, Jacob Shaffelburg, Denis Bouanga.
Colorado Rapids confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Zack Steffen (GK), Kosi Thompson, Rob Holding, Lucas Herrington, Jackson Travis, Joshua Atencio, Hamzat Ojediran, Wayne Frederick, Dante Sealy, Rafael Navarro, Darren Yapi.
Los Angeles FC vs Colorado Rapids Prediction & Betting Tips
From our main match prediction to correct score advice, a corners pick, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Los Angeles FC vs Colorado Rapids betting preview covers it all.
Match Prediction
The logical play is Colorado +1.5 at odds of -127. We’re expecting them to compete well in this MLS game and the Asian Handicap option means that we land a nice payout if this wager wins.
We’re constantly keeping tabs on the MLS team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.
Key Los Angeles FC vs Colorado Rapids league stats:
The betting apps are estimating that there is a 55.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Colorado
LAFC can be backed at +600 to triumph by a 2-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.
Player Prop Picks
Paxten Aaronson (Colorado) has managed three goals in his past five MLS matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +525 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Colorado in nine consecutive away games, while LAFC have conceded 5.80 corners on average in their last 5 home matches. We recommend backing the -125 that Colorado are able to cover the line, with this Team Corners bet landing a handsome potential return.
LAFC
Colorado
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Bet Builder Tips
There’s everything to like about this bet builder including Colorado with an Asian Handicap of +1.5, Yes on the BTTS market and also Paxten Aaronson (Colorado) to be on the scoresheet.
The bet builder feature allows football punters to place a multiple wager on the same game. It results in you being able to place a tailored bet at a larger price based on the number of predictions made.
Los Angeles FC vs Colorado Rapids 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.
With a 71% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Los Angeles FC are favourites to prosper in this MLS encounter and they’re available at -244 with the bookies. Colorado Rapids are the +600 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.
There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Colorado are +450 here and the draw is +170, with LAFC on offer at -120.
You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -172.
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There’s the chance to back Dénis Bouanga at +265 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.
Stats: MLS matches only
LAFC have clocked up eight wins, one draw and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 0.60.
Colorado have clocked up eight losses and two wins in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 2.40.
When the sides last met at BMO Stadium, LAFC beat Colorado 3-0. The previous 7 H2H matches at BMO Stadium have seen LAFC triumph every time.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles FC Home Stats |
8-1-1 | 2.60 | 2.00 | 0.60 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 7 | |
| Colorado Rapids Away Stats |
2-0-8 | 3.70 | 1.30 | 2.40 | 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
- MLS: 19/10 2025 Colorado 2 LAFC 2
- MLS: 10/07 2025 LAFC 3 Colorado 0
- CONCACAF Champions Cup: 26/02 2025 LAFC 1 Colorado 0
- CONCACAF Champions Cup: 19/02 2025 Colorado 2 LAFC 1
- MLS: 30/06 2024 LAFC 3 Colorado 0
- MLS: 30/03 2024 Colorado 3 LAFC 2
- MLS: 24/08 2023 LAFC 4 Colorado 0
- MLS: 02/04 2023 Colorado 0 LAFC 0
- MLS: 14/05 2022 Colorado 2 LAFC 0
- MLS: 26/02 2022 LAFC 3 Colorado 0
Los Angeles FC League Stats
Colorado Rapids League Stats
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 7.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 12.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 43.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 42.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 54.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Los Angeles FC this season are Denis Bouanga (4), David Martinez (2), Mathieu Choiniere (2)
- Top Assistors for Los Angeles FC this season are Heung-Min Son (6), Denis Bouanga (1), Jacob Shaffelburg (1)
Los Angeles FC vs Colorado Rapids Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the LAFC vs Colorado team news before placing your bets. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with the latest injury news.
Los Angeles FC Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Colorado Rapids Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Los Angeles FC Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Colorado Rapids Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Los Angeles FC Substitutes
- 11Timothy Tillman
- 17Jeremy Ebobisse
- 24Ryan Hollingshead
- 27Nathan Ordaz
- 29Artem Smolyakov
- 30David Martinez
- 31Cabral Carter
- 46Stephen Eustaquio
- 91Nkosi Tafari
Colorado Rapids Substitutes
- 2Keegan Rosenberry
- 4Reggie Cannon
- 10Paxten Aaronson
- 11Alexis Manyoma
- 16Alex Harris
- 24Noah Cobb
- 29Miguel Navarro
- 41Nicholas Hansen
- 93Georgi Minoungou
Previous Los Angeles FC Lineups
Previous Colorado Rapids Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Los Angeles FC Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Marc Dos Santos
Colorado Rapids Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 31:11 | 33 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 34:12 | 32 |
| 3 | SJ Earthquakes | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 34:15 | 32 |
| 4 | Inter Miami | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 39:28 | 31 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 27:16 | 26 |
| 6 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 26:19 | 26 |
| 7 | NE Revolution | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 22:18 | 25 |
| 8 | FC Dallas | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 30:22 | 25 |
| 9 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 24:17 | 24 |
| 10 | Seattle Sounders | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 17:11 | 24 |
| 11 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 19:23 | 22 |
| 12 | Minnesota Utd | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 18:22 | 22 |
| 13 | NY Red Bulls | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 25:32 | 22 |
| 14 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 24:23 | 21 |
| 15 | LA Galaxy | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 22:22 | 20 |
| 16 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 36:37 | 20 |
| 17 | NYCFC | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 25:21 | 19 |
| 18 | D.C. United | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 21:25 | 18 |
| 19 | San Diego | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 30:27 | 17 |
| 20 | Colorado Rapids | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 25:24 | 16 |
| 21 | Columbus Crew | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 21:23 | 16 |
| 22 | St. Louis | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16:20 | 16 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 22:28 | 14 |
| 24 | CF Montréal | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 22:31 | 14 |
| 25 | Orlando City | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 23:44 | 14 |
| 26 | Toronto FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 22:29 | 14 |
| 27 | Austin FC | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 19:31 | 14 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14:23 | 11 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14:36 | 11 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 18:30 | 7 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21:4 | 21 |
| 2 | Real Salt Lake | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18:8 | 21 |
| 3 | NE Revolution | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 17:7 | 21 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 23:9 | 19 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 18:9 | 17 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15:8 | 16 |
| 7 | Chicago Fire | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 16:9 | 15 |
| 8 | Houston Dynamo | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 15 |
| 9 | SJ Earthquakes | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16:6 | 13 |
| 10 | FC Cincinnati | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 20:14 | 13 |
| 11 | Seattle Sounders | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:7 | 13 |
| 12 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 13 | San Diego | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23:15 | 12 |
| 14 | NYCFC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 19:13 | 11 |
| 15 | Columbus Crew | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 16 | Austin FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 17 | Toronto FC | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 17:18 | 11 |
| 18 | NY Red Bulls | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 19 | St. Louis | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 20 | Portland Timbers | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:11 | 10 |
| 21 | CF Montréal | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:7 | 10 |
| 22 | Orlando City | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14:13 | 10 |
| 23 | Colorado Rapids | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15:9 | 9 |
| 24 | Inter Miami | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 16:13 | 9 |
| 25 | LA Galaxy | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10:8 | 9 |
| 26 | Minnesota Utd | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 27 | D.C. United | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11:16 | 8 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:14 | 7 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9:14 | 5 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3:6 | 3 |
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