New York City vs Colorado Rapids Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Mar 2026
MLS Betting Preview: New York City vs Colorado Rapids
New York City square off against Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 14 March.
There’s every chance that New York City can beat Colorado and we’ll happily back the home team on the Full-Time Result market. Grab the odds of -161 with confidence that a victory can be landed.
The last MLS game involving New York City FC saw them triumph 5-0 at home. This victory over Orlando City at Yankee Stadium made it back-to-back league wins. Pascal Jansen's side enjoyed 71% possession and managed five shots on target, with Keaton Parks able to score two goals.
Colorado Rapids claimed a home win in their previous MLS match. A 4-1 triumph against LA Galaxy at DSG Park made it back-to-back league victories. The Rapids had six shots on goal and enjoyed 61% possession, while Miguel Navarro was on the scoresheet twice, with Darren Yapi and Alexis Manyoma both able to net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The scoreline was 2-0 in favour of away side Colorado when they last played City, with the clash taking place at Citi Field. The previous 3 H2H meetings have included a win for City, one draw and Colorado also landing a victory.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  NYCFC |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 8:2 | 7 |
| 7 |  Colorado Rapids |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6:3 | 6 |
City have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.1 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts. The Pigeons have averaged 56.8% possession and 4.3 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.8 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 8.3 attempts and 5.1 corners.
Top scorer Nicolas Fernandez has found the net 5 times, with Maxi Moralez, Keaton Parks and Alonso Martinez getting 2 each. Maxi Moralez has recorded the most assists with 4.
Colorado have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 9.8 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 54.7% possession, 6.7 corners in their favour and 6.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.8 goals from 10.1 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.
We’ve seen Darren Yapi, Miguel Navarro and Paxten Aaronson score 2 goals each. Paxten Aaronson, Darren Yapi and Wayne Frederick have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
New York City predicted lineup (4-3-3): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Kai Trewin, Kevin OToole, Aiden O'Neill, Maxi Moralez, Keaton Parks, Agustin Ojeda, Nicolas Fernandez Mercau, Hannes Wolf.
Colorado Rapids predicted lineup (4-3-3): Nicholas Defreitas-Hansen (GK), Reggie Cannon, Rob Holding, Lucas Herrington, Jackson Travis, Hamzat Ojediran, Paxten Aaronson, Josh Atencio, Dante Sealy, Rafael Navarro, Darren Yapi.
New York City vs Colorado Rapids Prediction & Betting Tips
Gear up for New York City vs Colorado Rapids with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market value, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.
Match Prediction
We really like New York City at odds of -161 to win this MLS game, with this bet making lots of appeal. There’s a nice potential return and we think a victory could be on the cards.
The first step involves analysing the form and also getting an idea of the injury situation before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of consulting the latest MLS stats and seeing if they can inform our opinion.
Key New York City vs Colorado Rapids league stats:
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 61.7% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
If you’re feeling confident that City will win, why not consider a Match Result & Total bet? It provides a bigger odds option and you need to predict the number of goals along with our team to triumph.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
Colorado
We’re going for NYCFC at +650 to secure a 2-0 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Maximiliano Moralez (NYCFC) has racked up two goals in his past five MLS matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +480.
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Corners Prediction
Colorado have had over 3.5 corners in six straight away matches, while the last 10 New York City games have seen them concede an average of 5.10 corners. We’re going to select the Overs for Colorado Team Corners, with this line making appeal and you can secure odds of -137.
New York City
Colorado
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Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder always adds excitement and the picks are New York City to come out on top, BTTS No and also Colorado Over 3.5 corners.
A football bet builder is a wager on a specific game where you select different outcomes to happen. You’re able to scan through each market and pick out the selections that make the most appeal. The odds for each pick are multiplied together.
New York City 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.
The favourites have a 62% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with New York City FC chalked up at -161 to land a win in this MLS clash. Colorado Rapids are the +400 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
Betting City -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -128 means splitting stake between -0.5 and -1.0. Therefore, a one-goal win over Colorado means a win and a push, with a 2+ goal victory meaning a full payout.
For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. BTTS Yes is on offer at -161 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.
If you head to the best football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to MLS matches. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.
Those interested in favourite Hannes Wolf to find the net first can get +475, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +165.
City have recorded six victories, three defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.10.
Colorado have been beaten in five consecutive away games. The Rapids have collected seven losses, two draws and one victory in the past 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 2.60.
When the sides last met at Yankee Stadium, Colorado beat City 2-0.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City Home Stats |
6-1-3 | 3.20 | 2.10 | 1.10 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 5 | |
| Colorado Rapids Away Stats |
1-2-7 | 3.80 | 1.20 | 2.60 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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
- Major League Soccer: 08/03 Colorado Rapids 4 LA Galaxy1
- Major League Soccer: 28/02 Colorado Rapids 2 Portland Timbers0
- Major League Soccer: 23/02 Seattle Sounders 2 Colorado Rapids0
- Major League Soccer: 19/10 Colorado Rapids 2 Los Angeles FC2
- Major League Soccer: 05/10 Real Salt Lake 1 Colorado Rapids0
New York City League Stats
Colorado Rapids League Stats
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 2.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 6.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 7.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 12.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 12.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 56.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 54.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for New York City this season are Keaton Parks (2), Nicolas Fernandez (2), Agustin Ojeda (1)
- Top Assistors for New York City this season are Maxi Moralez (2), Agustin Ojeda (1), Tayvon Gray (1)
New York City vs Colorado Rapids Lineups & Team News
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New York City Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Colorado Rapids Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
New York City Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Colorado Rapids Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous New York City Lineups
Previous Colorado Rapids Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
New York City Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Pascal Jansen
Colorado Rapids Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:0 | 9 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 9 |
| 4 | SJ Earthquakes | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 9 |
| 5 | NYCFC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:2 | 7 |
| 6 | Nashville SC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 7 |
| 7 | Colorado Rapids | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 8 | Seattle Sounders | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 9 | Real Salt Lake | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 10 | Inter Miami | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:6 | 6 |
| 11 | NY Red Bulls | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 6 |
| 12 | Chicago Fire | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 13 | LA Galaxy | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 4 |
| 14 | FC Dallas | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 15 | Austin FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 16 | Charlotte FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 17 | Minnesota Utd | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 18 | FC Cincinnati | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 19 | D.C. United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 21 | Toronto FC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 23 | CF Montréal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:8 | 3 |
| 24 | Columbus Crew | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 2 |
| 25 | St. Louis | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:4 | 1 |
| 26 | Sporting KC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 1 |
| 27 | Philadelphia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 28 | NE Revolution | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
| 29 | Atlanta United | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | 0 |
| 30 | Orlando City | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:11 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:0 | 6 |
| 2 | Nashville SC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Colorado Rapids | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 |
| 4 | SJ Earthquakes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 6 |
| 5 | Vancouver | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 6 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 6 |
| 7 | LA Galaxy | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 4 |
| 8 | FC Dallas | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 9 | Austin FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 10 | NYCFC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 11 | Chicago Fire | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 12 | Charlotte FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 13 | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 14 | Real Salt Lake | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 15 | FC Cincinnati | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 16 | Minnesota Utd | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 17 | D.C. United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 18 | Houston Dynamo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 19 | Portland Timbers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:6 | 3 |
| 20 | NY Red Bulls | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 3 |
| 21 | Columbus Crew | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 22 | Sporting KC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 23 | St. Louis | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
| 24 | Inter Miami | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 25 | Toronto FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 26 | CF Montréal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 27 | NE Revolution | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 29 | Philadelphia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 30 | Orlando City | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 0 |
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