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 18:30 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
13	Colorado Rapids	10	4	1	5	22	18	4	22:18	13
16	NYCFC	10	3	3	4	19	16	3	19:16	12

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

New York City confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Kai Trewin, Kevin O'Toole, Aiden O'Neill, Maxi Moralez, Keaton Parks, Agustin Ojeda, Nicolas Fernandez, Hannes Wolf.

Colorado Rapids confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Nicholas Hansen (GK), Keegan Rosenberry, Rob Holding, Lucas Herrington, Jackson Travis, Hamzat Ojediran, Paxten Aaronson, Wayne Frederick, Alexis Manyoma, 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:

• NYCFC have won 12 of their last 19 games at home.
• NYCFC have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• NYCFC have won 2 consecutive games.
• Colorado have lost their last 5 games on the road.
• Colorado have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Colorado have lost 11 of their last 18 games on the road.

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.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

New York City 2 - 0 Colorado

We’re going for NYCFC at +600 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

Top Pick: Maximiliano Moralez to Score +480

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.

Latest Maximiliano Moralez Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

+1400

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Corners Prediction

Colorado Over 3.5 Corners -137

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.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

New York City

Total

9.40 4.30 5.10

Home

9.30 5.50 3.80

Away

8.90 3.60 5.30

Colorado

Total

12.90 6.70 6.20

Home

11.10 6.30 4.80

Away

12.40 4.70 7.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+105

Under 10.5

-149

New York City Corners

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

-100

Colorado Corners

Over 3.5

-133

Under 3.5

-106

Most Corners

1

-233

X

+700

2

+225

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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 63% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with New York City FC chalked up at -172 to land a win in this MLS clash. Colorado Rapids are the +410 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

City winning by one goal means that the Asian Handicap -1 selection would get a full refund. However, you would get paid out at -103 if they manage to beat Colorado by two or more.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. BTTS Yes is on offer at -156 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

-172

X

+320

2

+410

Half-Time Result

1

+107

X

+145

2

+390

Double Chance

1X

-667

12

-476

X2

+128

Draw No Bet

1

-435

2

+265

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-103

2 Hcp +1

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+125

Over 2.5

-161

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-156

No

+112

Those interested in favourite Hannes Wolf to find the net first can get +460, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +160.

Hannes Wolf (NYCFC)

First

+160

Anytime

+460

Agustín Ojeda (NYCFC)

First

+180

Anytime

+500

Rafael Navarro (Colorado)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Darren Yapi (Colorado)

First

+290

Anytime

+850

Keaton Parks (NYCFC)

First

+320

Anytime

+900

Dante Sealy (Colorado)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Paxten Aaronson (Colorado)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Maximiliano Moralez (NYCFC)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Aiden O'Neill (NYCFC)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Connor Ronan (Colorado)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Thiago Martins (NYCFC)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Hamzat Ojediran (Colorado)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Tayvon Gray (NYCFC)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Kevin O'toole (NYCFC)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Jonathan Shore (NYCFC)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Raul Gustavo Pereira Bicalho (NYCFC)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

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

New York City vs Colorado Rapids Lineups & Team News

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