Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Sep 2024

Don’t Underestimate Rapids

Our stake will be split when taking Colorado +0.25 at odds of -108 for this Asian Handicap bet. It means a return in the event of a draw but a bigger payout should the visitors claim a win against Sporting KC.

Rapids Beat Sporting in their Last H2H Battle

Sporting Kansas City suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-0 scoreline occurred away from home at Lumen Field against Seattle Sounders. The Wiz had 45% possession and recorded two shots on target.

Colorado Rapids secured a 2-1 home win over Portland Timbers at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in their previous game. The Denver franchise enjoyed 53% possession and four shots on goal, with Jonathan Lewis and Rafael Navarro both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Colorado have claimed back-to-back victories over Sporting. They won 1-0 at Children's Mercy Park and triumphed 2-1 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. The previous 10 games between these teams have seen four draws, three Sporting wins and three victories for Colorado.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
18	Colorado Rapids	30	11	6	13	40	49	-9	40:49	39
24	Sporting KC	30	7	6	17	45	61	-16	45:61	27

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4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 7.3 attempts. Sporting KC have had 47.4% possession, 430.0 passes and 5.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.5 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts, while being awarded 4.6 corners.

William Agada is the top goalscorer with 4, Alan Pulido has 2, with Jacob Davis and two other players on 1. Erik Thommy, Alan Pulido and Nemanja Radoja have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Colorado have 7 victories, 2 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 5.2 shots on goal, 8.6 attempts and 2.4 goals. Chris Armas' team average 48.1% possession, 467.0 passes, 4.8 corners taken and 3.8 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 11.0 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal.

Djordje Mihailovic is the leading goalscorer with 5, Rafael Navarro has 4, with Jonathan Lewis and Cole Bassett getting 3. Djordje Mihailovic has managed 5 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sporting KC confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): John Pulskamp (GK), Khiry Shelton, Robert Castellanos, Andreu Fontas, Logan Ndenbe, Memo Rodriguez, Zorhan Bassong, Johnny Russell, Alan Pulido, Stephen Afrifa, William Agada.

Colorado Rapids confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Zack Steffen (GK), Keegan Rosenberry, Andreas Maxsoe, Michael Edwards, Jackson Travis, Connor Ronan, Cole Bassett, Calvin Harris, Djordje Mihailovic, Jonathan Lewis, Rafael Navarro.

Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids Prediction & Betting Tips

If you echo our view that Colorado can swerve defeat in this MLS encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at -108. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Colorado in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Colorado in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Colorado in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by SKC in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by SKC in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by SKC in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by SKC in 3 consecutive games against Colorado.

Rapids +0.25 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 51.9% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

There are larger prices available to bettors who are prepared to move the line. By taking on more risk, you are able to get more juice from your selections as a result.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sporting KC 1 - 2 Colorado

A 2-1 win in favor of Colorado can be backed at odds of +650. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids Odds

Full-Time Result

1

+110

X

+290

2

+200

Half-Time Result

1

+150

X

+150

2

+215

Double Chance

1X

-263

12

-400

X2

-141

Draw No Bet

1

-164

2

+128

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-119

2 Hcp +0.25

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+170

Over 2.5

-217

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-238

No

+165

Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Sporting vs Colorado team news.

The MLS squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

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