Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids prediction, preview, team news and more | MLS 2024
Real Salt Lake will play host to Colorado Rapids at America First Field in Major League Soccer on Sunday. Both teams are off to an impressive start to their respective campaigns and will be keen to maintain their consistency.
Real Salt Lake boast seven wins in 13 outings, drawing four times and losing twice, which leaves them atop the Western Conference with 25 points. After a smooth winning streak of four games, the hosts dropped four points in two games, which reduced the gap between them and second-placed Minnesota.
However, they got back to winning ways against Seattle Sounders (2-0) in their previous game. Salt Lake and Colorado Rapids lost to each other at home in the 2023 MLS regular season.
Colorado Rapids sit fourth in the Western Conference table, sandwiched between Los Angeles and LA Galaxy, with all three tied at 21 points. The visitors could have moved up the ladder had they not dropped six points in their last five matches. However, they were able to claim nine to maintain their place. Colorado Rapids will take confidence from their away form as they travel to Utah. They boast two wins and two draws in their last five meetings on the road.
Real Salt Lake have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches in all competitions.
Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids Head-to-Head
Salt Lake have won four times and lost once in their last five clashes with Colorado Rapids.
Salt Lake form guide (all competitions): W-D-L-W-W
Colorado Rapids form guide (all competitions): W-L-W-L-D
Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids News
Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake are set to miss several key players due to injuries, including Bode Hidalgo, Marcelo Silva, Pablo Ruiz and Kevin Bonilla. Erik Holt and Zavier Gozo are doubtful.
Injury: Bode Hidalgo, Marcelo Silva, Pablo Ruiz and Kevin Bonilla.
Doubtful: Erik Holt and Zavier Gozo.
Suspension: None.
Unavailable: None.
Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids have sidelined Daniel Chacon and Kimani Stewart through injuries. Dorde Mihailovic remains doubtful.
Injury: Daniel Chacon and Kimani Stewart.
Doubtful: Dorde Mihailovic.
Suspension: None.
Unavailable: None.
Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids Predicted Xls
Salt Lake (4-2-3-1): Gavin Beavers (GK), Philip Quinton, Justen Glad, Brayan Vera, Andrew Brody, Emeka Eneli, Braian Ojeda, Thomas Gomez, Matt Crooks, Diego Luna, Christian Arango
Colorado Rapids (4-2-3-1): Zack Steffen (GK), Keegan Rosenberry, Moise Bombito, Andrea Maxso, Sam Vines, Oliver Larraz, Cole Bassett, Kevin Cabral, Jasper Loffelsend, Omir Fernandez, Rafael Navarro
Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids Prediction
Real Salt Lake will be looking to safeguard their top spot. They boast three wins and one draw in their last five home matches.
Colorado Rapids could be inspired by their 2-1 win over Salt Lake in their previous clash at America First Field.
Real Salt Lake are expected to come out on top based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Real Salt Lake 3-1 Colorado Rapids