Match Analysis: Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-05-17
- Time: 1:30 AM UTC
- Location: DICK'S Sporting Goods Park
Game Overview
The Colorado Rapids will host Real Salt Lake in an MLS regular season match at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park under light rain with mild temperatures around 67 degrees. Both teams are familiar with each other, and this match is crucial for standings early in the season.
Key Factors to Consider
- Colorado Rapids have shown solid home form this season with consistent midfield control and good defensive organization. Real Salt Lake have struggled somewhat on the road but remain dangerous with their counterattacks and set-piece threat.
- Recent clashes between these two sides have been tightly contested with a slight edge for Colorado Rapids at home. The rivalry is balanced with many draws and close wins, making this matchup unpredictable.
- No major reported injuries impacting key players on either side currently, allowing both teams to field strong lineups.
- Weather will be mild with light rain, unlikely to heavily impact play style. Home crowd support for Colorado Rapids is expected to be strong and could influence momentum.
- Both teams are motivated to gain valuable points; Colorado to consolidate position near the top of the table and Real Salt Lake to climb and stay competitive in their conference.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Colorado Rapids: 108, Real Salt Lake: 228, Draw: 265 | Colorado Rapids | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Spread | Colorado Rapids -0.5: 103, Real Salt Lake +50: -137 | Colorado Rapids -0.5 | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Over/under | Over 2.5: -143, Under 2.5: 107 | Under 2.5 | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Colorado Rapids 8% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 2.5 14% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 2.5 at 14% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 12.9% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Colorado Rapids are favored to edge this match given their home advantage and current form, but Real Salt Lake's resilience suggests a close contest likely decided by a narrow margin.
Predicted Score: 2-1