Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Prediction and Betting Tips | May 20th 2023
Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake go head-to-head at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in the MLS on Saturday.
The Cobalt and Clarets have failed to win their last four league outings and will be looking to end this dry spell.
Colorado Rapids failed to return to winning ways as they suffered a 4-0 thumping at the hands of Atlanta United last Wednesday.
This followed a disappointing 2-1 home defeat against Philadelphia Union on May 14 which brought their nine-match undefeated run to an end.
While Colorado Rapids will be looking to arrest their slump, they have struggled for results at home this season, where they are yet to pick up a win.
Elsewhere, Real Salt Lake continue to struggle for results in the MLS as they were held to a goalless draw by Portland Timbers last time out.
Pablo Mastroeni’s side have now failed to win their last four league matches, claiming three draws and losing once since a 3-1 victory over San Jose Earthquakes.
With 12 points from 12 games, Real Salt Lake are currently 11th in the Western Conference standings, level on points with Saturday’s hosts.
Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- Real Salt Lake have been the dominant side in the history of this fixture, having picked up 25 wins from the last 53 meetings between the sides.
- Colorado Rapids have picked up 15 wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 13 occasions.
- Real Salt Lake are unbeaten in five of their last six visits to Dick's Sporting Goods Park, claiming four wins and one draw since April 2017.
- The Rapids have yet to taste victory at home in the MLS this season, picking up three draws and losing two of their five home matches.
- Real Salt Lake are winless in their last four MLS away matches, claiming just one point from a possible 12 since February’s 2-1 victory at Vancouver Whitecaps.
Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Prediction
Looking at past results between Colorado Rapids and Vancouver Whitecaps, we anticipate a thrilling contest with plenty of goalmouth action. We predict both sides will cancel out each other’s efforts and settle for a share of the spoils.
Prediction: Colorado Rapids 2-2 Real Salt Lake
Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in four of their last five meetings)
Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have also been three or more goals scored in seven of the last eight clashes between the teams)