Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 May 2026

MLS Betting Preview: Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids

Real Salt Lake take on Colorado Rapids at America First Field, with kick-off set for 21:30 on Saturday 16 May.

There’s every chance that Salt Lake can get the upper hand over Colorado and we’ll therefore back the hosts when it comes to Full-Time Result. The odds of -159 look too good to resist.

Real Salt Lake won their last league game 3-0, making it back-to-back MLS home wins. This was recorded at America First Field against Houston Dynamo. The Claret-and-Cobalt managed two shots on target and had 53% possession, while Zavier Gozo scored two goals and Duane Holmes (own goal) bagged the other.

Colorado Rapids won their previous game. It was on the road where Minnesota United were beaten 1-0 at Allianz Field. The Denver outfit had 44% possession and managed two shots on goal, with Rafael Navarro finding the net in the 26th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 1-0 home win for RSL at America First Field when they last played Colorado. In the past 10 H2H matches, there have been six RSL victories, three Colorado wins and a draw.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Real Salt Lake	14	8	2	4	26	19	7	26:19	26
20	Colorado Rapids	15	5	1	9	25	24	1	25:24	16

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RSL have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.1 goals from 6.8 shots on goal and 16.0 attempts. The Utah club have averaged 52.0% possession and 4.4 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.5 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 12.0 attempts and 4.2 corners.

Top goalscorers Zavier Gozo and Sergi Solans have found the net 5 times, with Diego Luna scoring 4. Morgan Guilavogui is the leading assists maker on 3.

Colorado have 3 victories, 6 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 3.6 shots on goal, 9.6 attempts and 1.7 goals. Matt Wells' team average 55.9% possession, 4.4 corners taken and 4.5 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 11.9 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.

Rafael Navarro is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, Paxten Aaronson has 3, with Darren Yapi and Kosi Thompson both on 2. Rafael Navarro has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Real Salt Lake confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Rafael Cabral (GK), DeAndre Yedlin, Justen Glad, Lukas Engel, Zach Booth, Juan Sanabria, Aiden Hezarkhani, Stijn Spierings, Noel Caliskan, Zavier Gozo, Sergi Solans.

Colorado Rapids confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Nicholas Hansen (GK), Kosi Thompson, Lucas Herrington, Miguel Navarro, Jackson Travis, Wayne Frederick, Hamzat Ojediran, Connor Ronan, Paxten Aaronson, Rafael Navarro, Georgi Minoungou.

Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, corners betting edge, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ve identified a value bet in the form of Salt Lake who are trading at odds of -159. There’s plenty of juice in the price when it comes to this selection and they can win this MLS clash.

Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of MLS data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.

Key Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids league stats:

• RSL have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• RSL have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• RSL have won 2 consecutive games at home.
• Colorado have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Colorado have lost 14 of their last 20 games on the road.
• RSL have won 6 of their last 10 games against Colorado.

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 61.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Those that feel bullish when it comes to RSL delivering a big win can find some big priced alternatives on the Asian Handicap. Choose your line and secure a larger potential return.

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Our Match Prediction

Salt Lake To Win @ -159 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Salt Lake 2 - 0 Colorado

We’re predicting Salt Lake to land a 2-0 victory and this is available at +700. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Zavier Gozo to Score +200

Zavier Gozo (RSL) has managed four goals in his past five MLS home games. We’re content to land the +200 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Zavier Gozo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+190

First

+575

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -137

The 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in five consecutive Real Salt Lake home matches, with the last ten Colorado games averaging 8.90 corners. There are odds of -137 when it comes to this Total Corners bet and we can see the teams fall short of the line here.

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

8.60 4.40 4.20

Home

10.60 5.50 5.10

Away

10.10 4.60 5.50

Colorado

Total

8.90 4.40 4.50

Home

10.60 6.00 4.60

Away

11.20 5.10 6.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-102

Under 10.5

-139

Salt Lake Corners

Over 5.5

-128

Under 5.5

-111

Colorado Corners

Over 4.5

+112

Under 4.5

-161

Most Corners

1

-185

X

+700

2

+180

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Real Salt Lake 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 Real Salt Lake chalked up at -161 to land a win in this MLS clash. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Colorado Rapids are trading at +375.

RSL -0.75 at -130 means you split your Asian Handicap stake between -0.5 and -1. You ideally want a win by two goals or more against Colorado, although a one-goal victory means a half-stake return and a refund with the other half.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -204 on the BTTS market.

The top football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest MLS matches. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

-161

X

+320

2

+375

Half-Time Result

1

+108

X

+155

2

+350

Double Chance

1X

-556

12

-476

X2

+120

Draw No Bet

1

-385

2

+240

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-130

2 Hcp +0.75

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+163

Over 2.5

-213

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-204

No

+145

There is +145 available that Victor Olatunji finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +450.

Victor Olatunji (RSL)

First

+145

Anytime

+450

Morgan Guilavogui (RSL)

First

+155

Anytime

+500

Diego Luna (RSL)

First

+160

Anytime

+500

Rafael Navarro (Colorado)

First

+175

Anytime

+550

Zavier Gozo (RSL)

First

+190

Anytime

+575

Chadwick Zach Booth (RSL)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Juan Manuel Sanabria (RSL)

First

+260

Anytime

+800

Darren Yapi (Colorado)

First

+260

Anytime

+800

Pablo Ruiz (RSL)

First

+320

Anytime

+1000

Georgi Minoungou (Colorado)

First

+390

Anytime

+1200

Stijn Spierings (RSL)

First

+420

Anytime

+1300

Dante Sealy (Colorado)

First

+430

Anytime

+1300

Paxten Aaronson (Colorado)

First

+440

Anytime

+1300

Alexandros Katranis (RSL)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Philip Quinton (RSL)

First

+550

Anytime

+1700

Lukas Engel (RSL)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Hamzat Ojediran (Colorado)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Connor Ronan (Colorado)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Alexis Castillo Manyoma (Colorado)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Justen Glad (RSL)

First

+650

Anytime

+2200

Emeka Eneli (RSL)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

DeAndre Yedlin (RSL)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Juan Jose Arias (RSL)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Stats: MLS matches only
RSL have managed eight victories and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Colorado have finished with seven defeats, two wins and one draw in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

RSL overcame Colorado 1-0 when the sides last met at America First Field. The past 9 H2H matches at America First Field have included six victories for RSL, two wins for Colorado and a single draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Real Salt Lake Home Stats		8-0-2	3.30	2.10	1.20	7	3	6	4
Colorado Rapids Away Stats		2-1-7	2.70	1.00	1.70	5	5	5	5

• 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

Before placing any bets on RSL vs Colorado, check the team news first. Receive the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.

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