Austin vs Colorado Rapids Prediction and Betting Tips | 20th October 2024
Austin will entertain Colorado Rapids at Q2 Stadium in Major League Soccer on Sunday. The visitors need to win this game more than the hosts do.
Austin vs Colorado Rapids Preview
Austin sit 10th in the Western Conference table on 39 points, which results in a direct elimination from the race to the playoffs. They have won 10 times in 33 matches, drawing nine and losing 14 times. In the sides’ last two clashes, Colorado Rapids have emerged victorious, beating Austin 2-0 and 1-0.
The Verde and Black have performed slightly better than the previous season when they finished in the 25th spot in the overall standings. They currently sit 19th ahead of the final matchday. However, it is not an impressive result, as they never came close to winning their first-ever top-flight title.
Colorado Rapids are sixth in the Western Conference table on 50 points, which earns them qualification for round one of the playoffs. However, their position could change if they lose to Austin, with Vancouver Whitecaps FC (47 points) capable of toppling Colorado Rapids based on goal difference.
Pids are wrapping up one of their best MLS campaigns since they won the ultimate prize in 2010. Last year, they finished 28th overall and did not qualify for the playoffs. The visitors need maximum points to safeguard their position. They have won just once against Austin at Q2 Stadium, dating back to August 2021.
Austin vs Colorado Rapids Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Austin have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches against Colorado Rapids.
- Austin have won once, drawn twice and lost once in their last four home matches against Colorado Rapids.
- Austin have drawn twice and lost thrice in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
- Colorado Rapids have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
- Austin have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches while Colorado Rapids have won once and lost four times. Form Guide: L-W-D-L-D, Colorado Rapids – L-L-L-W-L.
Austin vs Colorado Rapids Prediction
Austin have nothing at stake but we expect to see a competitive game that they may use to prep the team for the next preseason.
Colorado Rapids are still masters of their fate and have to prove that on the pitch. However, if they don’t succeed, they will have to pray for Vancouver Whitecaps to lose.
Colorado Rapids are the favorites based on determination.
Prediction: Austin 1-2 Colorado Rapids
Austin vs Colorado Rapids Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Colorado Rapids to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Colorado Rapids to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Austin to score - Yes