Philadelphia Union vs Colorado Rapids Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Jul 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Philadelphia Union vs Colorado Rapids

Philadelphia Union host Colorado Rapids in this MLS match at Subaru Park, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 26 July 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Rapids to Frustrate Union

For the Colorado +1 Asian Handicap bet to secure a return at -127, we need a win or draw against Philadelphia. There’s the insurance of getting our stake returned if there’s a one goal defeat.

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Union Won Last H2H Encounter

Philadelphia Union drew on the road in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Houston Dynamo at Shell Energy Stadium. Bradley Carnell's side enjoyed just 39% possession and had two shots on target, with Alejandro Bedoya scoring the goal.

Colorado Rapids had a 3-3 draw at Lumen Field in their previous game. This was away to Seattle Sounders. The Denver outfit were restricted to 45% possession and recorded nine shots on goal, with Djordje Mihailovic, Cole Bassett and Darren Yapi all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Philadelphia have won the last two clashes against Colorado. Away at DSG Park, the most recent scoreline was 2-1 which came after a 6-0 home win at Subaru Park. There have been two Philadelphia wins and one draw in the past 3 H2H matches.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Philadelphia	24	14	5	5	40	23	17	40:23	47
17	Colorado Rapids	24	8	6	10	30	36	-6	30:36	30

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Philadelphia have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. The Union have averaged 46.6% possession and 6.7 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 0.9 goals from 3.0 shots on goal, 7.7 attempts and 3.3 corners.

Tai Baribo is the top goalscorer with 3, Bruno Damiani has 2, with Alejandro Bedoya and two other players on 1. Leading assistor is Kai Wagner with 3.

Colorado have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 9.6 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 42.7% possession, 5.2 corners in their favour and 4.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 10.0 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.

Djordje Mihailovic, Calvin Harris and Rafael Navarro are top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Darren Yapi is on 2. Djordje Mihailovic has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 4.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Philadelphia Union predicted lineup (4-4-2): Andrew Rick (GK), Olivier Mbaizo, Olwethu Makhanya, Jakob Glesnes, Kai Wagner, Alejandro Bedoya, Jesús Bueno, Jovan Lukic, Jeremy Rafanello, Bruno Damiani, Mikael Uhre.

Colorado Rapids predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Zack Steffen (GK), Reggie Cannon, Andreas Maxsö, Ian Murphy, Sam Vines, Connor Ronan, Cole Bassett, Calvin Harris, Djordje Mihailovic, Theodore Ku-DiPietro, Rafael Navarro.

Philadelphia Union vs Colorado Rapids Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Philadelphia Union vs Colorado Rapids, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, best corners pick and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

Colorado look a great betting option on the Asian Handicap with a +1 goal advantage at -127. We think that the scoreline will be competitive in this MLS match, with the underdogs set for a draw or win.

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Key Philadelphia Union vs Colorado Rapids league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Colorado in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Colorado in 2 consecutive games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Philadelphia in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Philadelphia in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Philadelphia in 2 of their last 3 games against Colorado.

Rapids +1 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.9% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Philadelphia 1 - 1 Colorado

There are odds of +650 available that we see a 1-1 scoreline played out. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -141

It has been five consecutive Philadelphia home matches involving the 9.5 Total Corners line being covered, with four of the previous five Colorado games having the same thing happen. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for the Total Corners line to get covered at -141.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Philadelphia

Total

10.00 6.70 3.30

Home

11.10 6.90 4.20

Away

8.60 5.30 3.30

Colorado

Total

10.10 5.20 4.90

Home

9.70 5.80 3.90

Away

10.20 3.80 6.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-143

Under 9.5

-100

Philadelphia Corners

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+102

Colorado Corners

Over 3.5

-127

Under 3.5

-111

Most Corners

1

-250

X

+600

2

+230

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Philadelphia Union 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.

Bookies Make Union Favourites to Win

The favourites have a 63% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Philadelphia Union chalked up at -172 to land a win in this MLS clash. Colorado Rapids are the outsiders at +400 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

Philadelphia and Colorado can be backed at +106 and +360 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +160.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -200.

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Full-Time Result

1

-172

X

+335

2

+400

Half-Time Result

1

+106

X

+160

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-556

12

-455

X2

+130

Draw No Bet

1

-417

2

+255

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-102

2 Hcp +1

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+165

Over 2.5

-213

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+140

Tai Baribo Favourite to Score the First Goal

There’s the chance to back Tai Baribo at +340 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Tai Baribo (Philadelphia)

First

+112

Anytime

+340

Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia)

First

+138

Anytime

+360

Chris Donovan (Philadelphia)

First

+195

Anytime

+480

Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia)

First

+210

Anytime

+540

Rafael Navarro (Colorado)

First

+245

Anytime

+650

Darren Yapi (Colorado)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Djordje Mihailovic (Colorado)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Jovan Lukić (Philadelphia)

First

+360

Anytime

+1000

Calvin Harris (Colorado)

First

+410

Anytime

+1050

Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Cole Bassett (Colorado)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Connor Ronan (Colorado)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Chris Donovan (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-100

Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-109

Rafael Navarro (Colorado)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-109

Darren Yapi (Colorado)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-141

Djordje Mihailovic (Colorado)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-161

Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-192

Tai Baribo (Philadelphia)

Over 1.5

+114

Under 1.5

-213

Calvin Harris (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-250

Jovan Lukić (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-270

Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-286

Cole Bassett (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-303

Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-357

Connor Ronan (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-714

Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-833

Philadelphia Bidding to Stay Strong at Home

Philadelphia have gone unbeaten at Subaru Park in the last ten games. Bradley Carnell's side have seven victories and three draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Colorado have not won in the past eight away matches. The Denver outfit have recorded five defeats, three draws and two victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 2.00.

When the sides last met at Subaru Park, Philadelphia beat Colorado 6-0.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Philadelphia Union Home Stats		7-3-0	3.00	2.10	0.90	7	3	5	5
Colorado Rapids Away Stats		2-3-5	3.30	1.30	2.00	7	3	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

Philadelphia Union vs Colorado Rapids Lineups & Team News

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