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Real Salt Lake 1-2 Colorado Rapids


Major League Soccer Matchday 5
America First Field

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Result × Away win

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
1.75
3.80
4.75
Prob.
57.1%
26.3%
21.1%

Key points

• Real Salt Lake has been strong recently with 3 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss in last 6 matches, sitting 4th in the league.
• Real Salt Lake defense has been solid with 3 clean sheets in last 6 matches, conceding only 0.67 goals per game on average.
• Majority of Real Salt Lake's recent games (70%) have seen under 2.5 goals, with an average of 2.17 total goals per game.
• Colorado Rapids have had a mixed start with 1 point from their first 2 league games, sitting in 13th position.
• Rapids have been involved in high-scoring games, scoring 2.67 goals per game and conceding 2 goals per game on average.
• Head-to-head, Real Salt Lake has historically dominated against Colorado Rapids, winning 31 out of 56 matches.

Recent form

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake's recent form has been relatively strong, with three wins, two draws, and only one loss in their last six matches. They currently sit in 4th position in the league, having earned 4 points from their first three games. The team has managed to keep three clean sheets in their last six matches, conceding just 0.67 goals per game on average. Notably, Real Salt Lake secured a convincing 3-0 victory against Los Angeles FC in their most recent league match, following a draw and a loss in their previous two MLS games. The majority of their recent matches (70%) have seen under 2.5 goals, with an average of 2.17 total goals per game.

Colorado Rapids

The Colorado Rapids have had a mixed start to their season, currently sitting in 13th position with just one point from their first two league games. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches across all competitions. The team has been involved in several high-scoring affairs, with an impressive 5-1 victory against Atlante FC and another 5-1 win against Club Queretaro in friendly matches. However, they also suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat against the Portland Timbers in the league. The Rapids have scored an average of 2.67 goals per game while conceding 2 goals per game, resulting in a total goals average of 4.67. Notably, both teams have scored in all of their last six matches, and 80% of those games have seen over 2.5 goals scored.

Real Salt Lake

4th · 1-1-1 · 4-3 (+1) · 4 pts
Last 6
WWDLDW
Results
W3 D2 L1
Goals scored
9
Per game
1.5
Goals against
4
Per game
0.7
Goal difference
+5
Clean sheets
3
Total goals avg
2.17
Both teams scored
33%
Under 2.5
67%
Over 2.5
33%
· Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake
3 - 0
Los Angeles FC
· Major League Soccer
St. Louis CITY
1 - 1
Real Salt Lake
· Major League Soccer
Inter Miami
2 - 0
Real Salt Lake
· Friendlies Clubs
Toronto FC
1 - 1
Real Salt Lake
· The Atlantic Cup
Real Salt Lake
3 - 0
KI Klaksvik
· The Atlantic Cup
Real Salt Lake
1 - 0
Fredrikstad

Colorado Rapids

13th · 0-1-1 · 2-5 (-3) · 1 pts
Last 6
WWDLLD
Results
W2 D2 L2
Goals scored
16
Per game
2.7
Goals against
12
Per game
2
Goal difference
+4
Clean sheets
0
Total goals avg
4.67
Both teams scored
100%
Under 2.5
17%
Over 2.5
83%
· Major League Soccer
Colorado Rapids
1 - 1
Nashville SC
· Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers
4 - 1
Colorado Rapids
· Friendlies Clubs
Orlando City
3 - 2
Colorado Rapids
· Friendlies Clubs
Colorado Rapids
2 - 2
Hartford Athletic
· Friendlies Clubs
Atlante FC
1 - 5
Colorado Rapids
· Friendlies Clubs
Club Queretaro
1 - 5
Colorado Rapids

Recent home/away form

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake has been in impressive form at home recently, winning four of their last six matches at their own stadium. They are currently enjoying a three-game winning streak at home, scoring an impressive nine goals and conceding none in the process. This run includes a particularly high-scoring 3-0 victory over Los Angeles FC in the Major League Soccer. However, their home form has not been perfect, as they suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to Sporting Kansas City earlier in the season. Overall, Real Salt Lake has scored an average of 2 goals per game at home, while conceding only 0.83 goals per game, resulting in a strong goal difference of 7 across their last six home matches.

Colorado Rapids

The Colorado Rapids have had a mixed bag of results in their recent away games. They are currently struggling in the league, sitting in 13th position with only 1 point from their first 2 games. In their last 6 away matches, they have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses. The Rapids have been involved in several high-scoring affairs, with an average of 5 total goals per game and both teams scoring in 100% of these matches. They suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat against Houston Dynamo in October 2023, but also enjoyed back-to-back 5-1 victories against Atlante FC and Club Queretaro in February 2024. However, their most recent away games have ended in defeats, losing 4-1 to Portland Timbers and 3-2 to Orlando City.

Real Salt Lake

4th · 1-1-1 · 4-3 (+1) · 4 pts
Last 6
WLDWWW
Results
W4 D1 L1
Goals scored
12
Per game
2
Goals against
5
Per game
0.8
Goal difference
+7
Clean sheets
3
Total goals avg
2.83
Both teams scored
50%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake
3 - 0
Los Angeles FC
· The Atlantic Cup
Real Salt Lake
3 - 0
KI Klaksvik
· The Atlantic Cup
Real Salt Lake
1 - 0
Fredrikstad
· Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake
1 - 1
Houston Dynamo
· Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake
2 - 3
Sporting Kansas City
· Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake
2 - 1
Vancouver Whitecaps

Colorado Rapids

13th · 0-1-1 · 2-5 (-3) · 1 pts
Last 6
LDWWLL
Results
W2 D1 L3
Goals scored
15
Per game
2.5
Goals against
15
Per game
2.5
Goal difference
0
Clean sheets
0
Total goals avg
5
Both teams scored
100%
Under 2.5
17%
Over 2.5
83%
· Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers
4 - 1
Colorado Rapids
· Friendlies Clubs
Orlando City
3 - 2
Colorado Rapids
· Friendlies Clubs
Atlante FC
1 - 5
Colorado Rapids
· Friendlies Clubs
Club Queretaro
1 - 5
Colorado Rapids
· Major League Soccer
FC Dallas
1 - 1
Colorado Rapids
· Major League Soccer
Houston Dynamo
5 - 1
Colorado Rapids

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Real Salt Lake and Colorado Rapids include the following key details:

- As of the information provided until October 21, 2023, Real Salt Lake has won 31 out of the 56 matches against Colorado Rapids, while Colorado Rapids has won 16 games.
- From 2005 through 2023/10/21, Real Salt Lake won 31 games, Colorado Rapids won 16 games, and they drew 13 times.
- In 59 total games between the two teams, Colorado Rapids won 16, Real Salt Lake won 30, and they drew 13.
- Real Salt Lake has a total of 93 goals, an average of 1.6 goals per match, while Colorado Rapids has 58 goals, an average of 1.0 goals per match.
- In the last 5 games, Colorado Rapids won 3, drew 2, and lost 0, with an average of 1.4 goals per match.
- In the same period, Real Salt Lake won 1, drew 1, lost 3, with an average of 1.6 goals per match.
- As of March 7, 2024, the teams have played 38 games, with Real Salt Lake winning 22, Colorado Rapids winning 7, and 9 draws.
- Real Salt Lake has an average of 1.6 home goals per match, while Colorado Rapids has an average of 1.0 away goals per match.
- The teams' total goals per match average is 2.8.

Please note that the statistics provided are up to the dates mentioned in the sources and may not include the most recent games.

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