Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Oct 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids

Real Salt Lake host Colorado Rapids in this MLS clash at America First Field, with kick-off set for 21:30 on Saturday 4 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

The standout bet can be found on the Full-Time Result market where Salt Lake are currently priced at -143. We think they can overcome Colorado and this looks a value play.

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Real Salt Lake were winners in their last game. A 3-1 scoreline was enjoyed at home to Austin FC at America First Field. The Utah outfit had the majority of the ball enjoying 60% possession and eight shots on target, while Braian Ojeda, DeAndre Yedlin and Victor Olatunji scored one goal each.

Colorado Rapids drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against Minnesota United at DSG Park. Chris Armas' team had eight shots on goal and boasted 58% possession, with Rafael Santos on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Colorado are bidding for a third successive win against RSL, having previously obliged at home by 1-0 and 3-2 scorelines at DSG Park. The past 10 H2H matches have included five RSL victories, two draws and three Colorado wins.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
19	Real Salt Lake	34	12	5	17	38	49	-11	38:49	41
21	Colorado Rapids	34	11	8	15	44	56	-12	44:56	41

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4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 1.2 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts. RSL have had 54.9% possession and 4.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.0 corners.

The three top scorers are Braian Ojeda, Victor Olatunji and Zavier Gozo, with these players all scoring 2 goals. The leading assistor is Zavier Gozo with 2.

Colorado have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.8 goals from 8.4 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. The Rapids average 48.9% possession, 5.6 corners awarded and 7.3 corners against them, while conceding 2.0 goals from 11.4 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal.

Rafael Navarro is the leading goalscorer with 5, Darren Yapi has 4, with Calvin Harris and Cole Bassett getting 2. Djordje Mihailovic has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

Real Salt Lake confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Rafael Cabral (GK), DeAndre Yedlin, Justen Glad, Brayan Vera, Alexandros Katranis, Diogo Goncalves, Braian Ojeda, Noel Caliskan, Diego Luna, Rwan Cruz, Victor Olatunji.

Colorado Rapids confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Zack Steffen (GK), Reggie Cannon, Andreas Maxsoe, Rob Holding, Rafael Santos, Connor Ronan, Joshua Atencio, Calvin Harris, Paxten Aaronson, Cole Bassett, Rafael Navarro.

Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re going for a straight pick on Salt Lake as we think they’re the likely winners of this MLS contest. We think the hosts can achieve some kind of victory, with odds of -143 currently available.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the MLS form guide are important duties ahead of making football predictions. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can sometimes be effective.

Key Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids league stats:

• RSL have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• RSL have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Colorado have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Colorado have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Colorado have lost their last 3 games on the road.

The best betting sites make it a 58.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Salt Lake 2 - 0 Colorado

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Salt Lake to win by a 2-0 scoreline. At odds of +800, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Diego Luna Over 0.5 Shots On Target -164

Diego Luna (RSL) can be wagered at -164 to have a minimum of one shot on goal. It’s really hard to rule him out at an attractive price for the Shots on Target betting market.

Latest Diego Luna Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+180

First

+550

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+102

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Braian Ojeda to Score +575

Braian Ojeda (RSL) has netted two goals in his past five MLS home matches. We’re content to land the +575 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Braian Ojeda Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+550

First

+1700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-588

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -143

It has been six straight Colorado away games involving the 9.5 Total Corners line being covered, with three consecutive Real Salt Lake matches seeing the same thing happen. If you concur with our viewpoint that the Total Corners line can be covered, then you can secure odds of -143 that this outcome happens.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Salt Lake

Total

9.70 4.70 5.00

Home

11.20 6.20 5.00

Away

9.40 3.90 5.50

Colorado

Total

12.90 5.60 7.30

Home

10.30 6.00 4.30

Away

11.90 4.00 7.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+105

Under 10.5

-149

Salt Lake Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Colorado Corners

Over 3.5

-138

Under 3.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-208

X

+650

2

+210

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Real Salt Lake 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.

With a 58% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Real Salt Lake are favourites to prosper in this MLS encounter and they’re available at -141 with the bookies. Colorado Rapids are the underdogs at +310 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

Taking RSL -0.75 against Colorado means a full Asian Handicap payout at -110 if they win by 2+ goals. The second prize is a half-stake payout and half-stake refund if they win by one.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -185.

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Full-Time Result

1

-141

X

+320

2

+310

Half-Time Result

1

+123

X

+155

2

+310

Double Chance

1X

-435

12

-455

X2

+107

Draw No Bet

1

-294

2

+205

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-110

2 Hcp +0.75

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+148

Over 2.5

-189

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-185

No

+130

There is +155 available that Rwan Cruz finds the net, while he is available at +475 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Rwan Cruz (RSL)

First

+155

Anytime

+475

Rafael Navarro (Colorado)

First

+175

Anytime

+500

William Agada (RSL)

First

+175

Anytime

+510

Diego Luna (RSL)

First

+180

Anytime

+550

Victor Olatunji (RSL)

First

+200

Anytime

+600

Zavier Gozo (RSL)

First

+220

Anytime

+700

Diogo Goncalves (RSL)

First

+240

Anytime

+750

Darren Yapi (Colorado)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Ariath Piol (RSL)

First

+260

Anytime

+750

Pablo Ruiz (RSL)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Calvin Harris (Colorado)

First

+360

Anytime

+1000

Paxten Aaronson (Colorado)

First

+410

Anytime

+1200

Cole Bassett (Colorado)

First

+420

Anytime

+1200

Braian Ojeda (RSL)

First

+550

Anytime

+1700

Philip Quinton (RSL)

First

+575

Anytime

+1800

Connor Ronan (Colorado)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Brayan Vera (RSL)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Justen Glad (RSL)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Emeka Eneli (RSL)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Rafael Navarro (Colorado)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+133

Rwan Cruz (RSL)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+117

William Agada (RSL)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+107

Diego Luna (RSL)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+102

Victor Olatunji (RSL)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-109

Darren Yapi (Colorado)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-125

Zavier Gozo (RSL)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-112

Diogo Goncalves (RSL)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-149

Ariath Piol (RSL)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-156

Calvin Harris (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-204

Paxten Aaronson (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-222

Cole Bassett (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-278

Pablo Ruiz (RSL)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-238

Connor Ronan (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-556

Braian Ojeda (RSL)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-588

Philip Quinton (RSL)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-667

Brayan Vera (RSL)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-1111

Justen Glad (RSL)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-1111

Emeka Eneli (RSL)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-769

RSL have six victories and four defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Colorado have been defeated in three straight away matches. Chris Armas' team have recorded seven defeats, two draws and one victory in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 2.70.

The past meeting at America First Field saw RSL defeat Colorado 5-3. In the past 8 H2H matches at America First Field, we have seen five RSL wins, two Colorado victories and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Real Salt Lake Home Stats		6-0-4	3.30	1.70	1.60	7	3	7	3
Colorado Rapids Away Stats		1-2-7	4.00	1.30	2.70	9	1	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

Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids Lineups & Team News

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