Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Aug 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids

Sporting Kansas City host Colorado Rapids in this MLS fixture at Children's Mercy Park, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 30 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Will Rapids Stay in Reach of the Favourites?

We’ll chance Colorado +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Sporting KC. A win delivers a payout at -122 although a draw would still land a return.

Think our Asian Handicap tip is solid? Claim the best BetMGM promo code and read our full review of the bookmaker before placing your bet.

Sporting 2-1 Winners in Previous H2H

Sporting Kansas City have been defeated in their last four games. On the road, they recently suffered a 5-2 loss against Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field. The Missouri club enjoyed 48% possession and four shots on target, with Mason Toye and Cody Baker (own goal) each scoring one goal.

Colorado Rapids lost on their travels in their previous game. LA Galaxy won 3-0 at Dignity Health Sports Park. Chris Armas' team were 52% in the possession stakes and recorded one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sporting have beaten Colorado in the last two clashes. Away at DSG Park, the scoreline was 2-1 following a 4-1 home success at Children's Mercy Park. The past 10 H2H matches have included four Sporting victories, three draws and three Colorado wins.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
17	Colorado Rapids	28	10	6	12	36	44	-8	36:44	36
24	Sporting KC	27	6	6	15	39	55	-16	39:55	24

View Full Table

2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. Sporting KC have had 44.4% possession and 5.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.4 goals from 6.5 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts, while being awarded 4.7 corners.

Top scorer Dejan Joveljic has found the net 4 times, with Mason Toye, Santiago Munoz and Erik Thommy getting 2 each. The leading assistor is Manu Garcia with 3.

Colorado have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.8 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts. The Denver side have averaged 42.5% possession, 4.0 corners taken and 6.7 corners against, while conceding 1.9 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts.

Rafael Navarro is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6 goals, Darren Yapi has 4 and Calvin Harris is on 3. Look no further than Djordje Mihailovic for the top assist maker (4) in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Sporting KC predicted lineup (4-4-2): John Pulskamp (GK), Khiry Shelton, Robert Voloder, Jansen Miller, Tim Leibold, Dániel Sallói, Zorhan Bassong, Jake Davis, Santiago Muñóz, Dejan Joveljić, Mason Toye.

Colorado Rapids predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Zack Steffen (GK), Reggie Cannon, Andreas Maxsö, Noah Cobb, Sam Vines, Cole Bassett, Oliver Larraz, Calvin Harris, Darren Yapi, Theodore Ku-DiPietro, Rafael Navarro.

Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Sporting Kansas City 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

Colorado +0.25 at -122 have the look of a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We give them a good chance of landing a victory in this MLS clash and it’s therefore a pick we’ll back with confidence.

Sportsgambler.com has plenty of MLS insights and that includes getting the team news immediately. The recent form will also help deliver our expert football predictions and we ensure that the most relevant stats are used to good effect.

Key Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Colorado in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Colorado in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by SKC in 6 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by SKC in 8 of their last 10 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 6 of their last 10 games against Colorado.

Rapids +0.25 Probability

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 54.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this bet.

There are many ways to bet on Colorado and that includes Winning Margin. Choose from a wide range of fixed intervals and get rewarded if you’re on the money.

Boost your wager with the newest free bets, sign-up promotions and the best betting offers featured in our easy-to-use guide.

Our Match Prediction

Colorado Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -122 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Correct Score Prediction

Sporting KC 1 - 2 Colorado

We’re predicting Colorado to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +800. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Calvin Harris Over 0.5 Shots On Target -118

Calvin Harris (Colorado) is available at -118 to register one or more shots on goal. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.

Latest Calvin Harris Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+310

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-133

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

---

Darren Yapi to Score +215

Darren Yapi (Colorado) has registered four goals in his past five MLS matches. It’s worth a gamble on the +215 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

Latest Darren Yapi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+215

First

+550

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+117

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Corners Prediction

Sporting KC To Have Most Corners -125

In the past seven home games, it has been Sporting KC with the most corners. The Corner Match bet can be won by Sporting and odds of -125 can be taken.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sporting KC

Total

9.90 5.20 4.70

Home

9.80 5.50 4.30

Away

9.40 3.10 6.30

Colorado

Total

10.70 4.00 6.70

Home

9.60 5.80 3.80

Away

10.40 3.40 7.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-143

Under 9.5

-100

Sporting KC Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-143

Colorado Corners

Over 4.5

-106

Under 4.5

-133

Most Corners

1

-132

X

+700

2

+150

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Sporting Kansas City 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.

Sporting Betting Favourites to Win

With the bookmakers affording them a 45% chance of winning, Sporting Kansas City might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are +123 when it comes to this MLS encounter. Colorado Rapids are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +170.

You can take advantage of the Draw No Bet market if you want a less-risky option. Going down this route means you can back Sporting at -141 or instead go for Colorado at +104.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. BTTS Yes is on offer at -233 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

The top betting sites always do a great job when it comes to MLS games. They provide football bettors with hundreds of markets and you can cherry-pick the most attractive options.

Full-Time Result

1

+123

X

+310

2

+170

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+155

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-222

12

-435

X2

-161

Draw No Bet

1

-141

2

+104

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-102

2 Hcp +0.25

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+170

Over 2.5

-222

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-233

No

+163

Rafael Navarro Favourite to Score the First Goal

Those interested in Rafael Navarro to find the net anytime can get +148, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +420.

Rafael Navarro (Colorado)

First

+148

Anytime

+420

Stephen Afrifa (SKC)

First

+185

Anytime

+525

Darren Yapi (Colorado)

First

+215

Anytime

+550

Daniel Salloi (SKC)

First

+235

Anytime

+700

Calvin Harris (Colorado)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Cole Bassett (Colorado)

First

+360

Anytime

+1000

Khiry Shelton (SKC)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Alexis Castillo Manyoma (Colorado)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Memo Rodríguez (SKC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Zorhan Bassong (SKC)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Jake Davis (SKC)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Josh Atencio (Colorado)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Oliver Larraz (Colorado)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Alan Montes (SKC)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Andrew Brody (SKC)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Joaquín Fernández (SKC)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Stephen Afrifa (SKC)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

+123

Darren Yapi (Colorado)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+117

Daniel Salloi (SKC)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-116

Calvin Harris (Colorado)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-133

Cole Bassett (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-179

Rafael Navarro (Colorado)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-278

Khiry Shelton (SKC)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-294

Alexis Castillo Manyoma (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-313

Memo Rodríguez (SKC)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Zorhan Bassong (SKC)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-667

Jake Davis (SKC)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-556

Josh Atencio (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-588

Oliver Larraz (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Alan Montes (SKC)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Andrew Brody (SKC)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-714

Joaquín Fernández (SKC)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-769

Can Sporting Avoid Yet Another Winless Home Game?

Sporting KC haven’t triumphed in four straight games at Children's Mercy Park. Kerry Zavagnin's team have clocked up four losses, three wins and three draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

Colorado have six losses, three draws and one victory in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 2.40.

The most recent Children's Mercy Park meeting saw Sporting claim a 4-1 win over Colorado. In the past 7 H2H games at Children's Mercy Park, there have been four Sporting victories, two Colorado wins and a draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sporting Kansas City Home Stats		3-3-4	3.50	1.60	1.90	5	5	7	3
Colorado Rapids Away Stats		1-3-6	3.70	1.30	2.40	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

Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Sporting vs Colorado team news before you bet. Get the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.

Sporting Kansas City Team Page Colorado Rapids Team Page