Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Mar 2026
MLS Betting Preview: Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids
Sporting Kansas City meet Colorado Rapids at Children's Mercy Park, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 21 March.
Colorado have a strong chance against Sporting KC and we’ll side with the visitors on the Asian Handicap. It’s worth chancing the -132 with a +0.25 goal headstart, meaning that our stake is split between 0 and +0.5.
Sporting Kansas City won last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. It was on their travels against LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park. Raphael Wicky's team ended up with just 39% possession and had four shots on target, while Dejan Joveljic and Lasse Berg Johnsen each scored one goal.
Colorado Rapids have been defeated in back-to-back MLS away games. In their previous league game, New York City FC won 3-1 at Yankee Stadium. The Rapids had the lion’s share of the ball recording 59% possession and two shots on goal, while Darren Yapi was on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It has been three successive wins for Sporting when playing Colorado. Their last clash took place at Children's Mercy Park and Sporting claimed a 4-2 home victory. The past 10 meetings between these sides have resulted in four Sporting victories and three Colorado wins. There have also been three draws.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |  Colorado Rapids |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 19 |  Sporting KC |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 4:7 | 4 |
Sporting KC have 1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 6.2 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal. The Missouri side have averaged 47.7% possession and 4.8 corners per game, conceding 2.0 goals and 5.6 corners from 10.2 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal.
Dejan Joveljic has managed 5 goals, while Lasse Berg Johnsen has 1. The top assist makers are Manu Garcia, Stephen Afrifa and Jacob Davis, all of whom have 1 on the board.
Colorado have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, averaging 4.9 shots on goal, 10.0 attempts and 1.5 goals. Matt Wells' men average 55.4% possession, 6.5 corners taken and 6.0 corners against them, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 10.3 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.
The leading scorer has been Darren Yapi with 3, while Miguel Navarro and Paxten Aaronson have 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Rafael Navarro, Paxten Aaronson and Darren Yapi who have all made 1.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Sporting KC predicted lineup (4-3-3): John Pulskamp (GK), Jake Davis, Ethan Bartlow, Wyatt Meyer, Jayden Reid, Jacob Bartlett, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Manu García, Calvin Harris, Dejan Joveljić, Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov.
Colorado Rapids predicted lineup (4-3-3): Nicholas Defreitas-Hansen (GK), Keegan Rosenberry, Rob Holding, Lucas Herrington, Jackson Travis, Hamzat Ojediran, Paxten Aaronson, Wayne Frederick, Alexis Manyoma, Rafael Navarro, Darren Yapi.
Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids Prediction & Betting Tips
Join us as we dissect the top Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet, standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
Colorado +0.25 on the Asian Handicap looks like a sensible play at a price of -132. They should be able to swerve a loss in this MLS game and we’re confident that the away team can land a victory.
The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable MLS stats.
Key Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids league stats:
The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 56.8% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Colorado
Let’s go for Colorado to win 2-1, a bet which is available at +750. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.
Player Prop Picks
Darren Yapi (Colorado) has scored in his past two MLS games. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +190.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen the past five Colorado away games feature an average 13.20 corners, while the last five Sporting KC matches have averaged 11.80. We recommend backing the -128 that the teams are able to cover the line, with this Total Corners bet hopefully providing a return.
Sporting KC
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Bet Builder Tips
If you fancy a bet builder, then why not take Colorado with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, both teams to score combined with more than 9.5 corners to be taken.
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Sporting Kansas City 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.
You can get betting odds of +135 for Sporting Kansas City winning this MLS clash and the bookies have Colorado Rapids available at +188. If you want to back the draw, it’s on offer at +240.
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 -147 or instead go for Colorado at +102.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -263 for the BTTS Yes option.
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You will find Dejan Joveljic at +400 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +120 that he finds the net at anytime.
Sporting KC have not won at Children's Mercy Park in the past five matches. Raphael Wicky's team have finished with five defeats, four draws and one win in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.60.
The past six Colorado games on the road have ended in defeat. The Rapids have managed eight losses, one victory and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 2.60.
The last Children's Mercy Park meeting saw Sporting beat Colorado 4-2. The 8 H2H meetings most recently played at Children's Mercy Park have featured five Sporting wins, one draw and two victories for Colorado.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Kansas City Home Stats |
1-4-5 | 2.70 | 1.10 | 1.60 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | |
| Colorado Rapids Away Stats |
1-1-8 | 3.60 | 1.00 | 2.60 | 8 | 2 | 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
- MLS: 31/08 2025 Sporting KC 4 Colorado 2
- MLS: 05/07 2025 Colorado 1 Sporting KC 2
- MLS: 19/09 2024 Sporting KC 4 Colorado 1
- MLS: 05/07 2024 Colorado 2 Sporting KC 1
- MLS: 09/04 2023 Sporting KC 0 Colorado 1
- MLS: 05/03 2023 Colorado 0 Sporting KC 0
- MLS: 19/05 2022 Sporting KC 2 Colorado 1
- MLS: 13/03 2022 Colorado 2 Sporting KC 0
- MLS: 29/08 2021 Sporting KC 1 Colorado 1
- MLS: 08/08 2021 Colorado 0 Sporting KC 0
Sporting KC League Stats
Colorado Rapids League Stats
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 3.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 6.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 7.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 12.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 47.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 55.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Sporting KC this season are Dejan Joveljic (3), Lasse Berg Johnsen (1)
- Top Assistors for Sporting KC this season are Jacob Davis (1), Manu Garcia (1), Stephen Afrifa (1)
Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for Sporting vs Colorado before making your bets. Expect the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups along with timely injury updates.
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Colorado Rapids Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Colorado Rapids Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Sporting KC Lineups
Previous Colorado Rapids Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Sporting KC Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Raphael Wicky
Colorado Rapids Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14:1 | 12 |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8:0 | 12 |
| 3 | NYCFC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:3 | 10 |
| 4 | San Diego | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:3 | 10 |
| 5 | Nashville SC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:2 | 10 |
| 6 | SJ Earthquakes | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:1 | 9 |
| 7 | Seattle Sounders | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 9 |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 9 |
| 9 | Inter Miami | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:6 | 7 |
| 10 | NY Red Bulls | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Colorado Rapids | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 12 | Houston Dynamo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 13 | D.C. United | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4:4 | 6 |
| 14 | FC Dallas | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 15 | Charlotte FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 5 |
| 16 | Chicago Fire | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:4 | 4 |
| 17 | LA Galaxy | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 18 | Austin FC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 19 | Sporting KC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 4 |
| 20 | Toronto FC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 4 |
| 21 | Minnesota Utd | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:11 | 4 |
| 22 | NE Revolution | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 3 |
| 23 | Atlanta United | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 24 | Portland Timbers | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:11 | 3 |
| 25 | FC Cincinnati | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 3 |
| 26 | CF Montréal | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:10 | 3 |
| 27 | Orlando City | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:12 | 3 |
| 28 | Columbus Crew | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4:6 | 2 |
| 29 | St. Louis | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1:6 | 1 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:7 | 0 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 9 |
| 3 | NYCFC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 6 |
| 4 | San Diego | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:0 | 6 |
| 5 | Nashville SC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 6 | Colorado Rapids | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 |
| 7 | SJ Earthquakes | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:1 | 6 |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 9 | Houston Dynamo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 10 | FC Dallas | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:5 | 5 |
| 11 | LA Galaxy | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:3 | 4 |
| 12 | Charlotte FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 4 |
| 13 | Austin FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 14 | NE Revolution | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 3 |
| 15 | Chicago Fire | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 16 | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 17 | Atlanta United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 3 |
| 18 | FC Cincinnati | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 19 | Minnesota Utd | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 20 | D.C. United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 21 | Orlando City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:6 | 3 |
| 23 | NY Red Bulls | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 3 |
| 24 | Toronto FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 25 | Sporting KC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 26 | St. Louis | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
| 27 | Columbus Crew | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 28 | Inter Miami | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:3 | 0 |
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