Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Prediction
USA · Regular Season - 22
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Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake: the result in context
Colorado Rapids beat Real Salt Lake 1-0 in the Major League Soccer on 30 Aug 2026. It was in line with recent form: Colorado Rapids had won 3 of their previous five, compared with 1 for Real Salt Lake.
Real Salt Lake have had the better of this fixture, winning 7 of the 10 previous meetings, which averaged 3.0 goals a game. Referee R. Mendoza averages 4.81 cards a game, 0.53 more than other referees in the same competitions.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
Colorado Rapids
Avg ratingAvg rating
31A. Beaudry
4R. Cannon
6R. Holding
5L. Williams
29M. Navarro
8H. Ojediran
13W. Frederick
10P. Aaronson
88Y. Maziz
93G. Minoungou
C9R. Navarro
C1R. Cabral
3K. Henry
21J. Jose Arias
29S. Junqua
2D. Yedlin
7P. Ruíz
92N. Caliskan
98A. Katranis
39A. Hezarkhani
22S. Solans
9M. GuilavoguiColorado Rapids Substitutes
Real Salt Lake Substitutes
Match Stats
Colorado RapidsReal Salt Lake Team Comparison
Colorado RapidsReal Salt LakeAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Colorado Rapids- Tied at half-time in 80% of matches
- Concedes more in 2nd half and can tire late
Real Salt Lake- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.2 vs 0.8 in first half)
- Concedes more in 1st half, then tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Colorado Rapids3Wins · 30%7Wins · 70%Previous meetings
17/05/2026Real Salt LakeColorado Rapids05/10/2025Real Salt LakeColorado Rapids18/05/2025Colorado RapidsReal Salt Lake21/07/2024Colorado RapidsReal Salt Lake19/05/2024Real Salt LakeColorado Rapids10/03/2024Real Salt LakeColorado Rapids22/10/2023Colorado RapidsReal Salt Lake03/09/2023Real Salt LakeColorado Rapids
25/05/2023Colorado RapidsReal Salt Lake21/05/2023Colorado RapidsReal Salt LakeRecent Form
Colorado Rapids
San DiegoColorado RapidsColorado Rapids
Los Angeles FCColorado Rapids
Sporting Kansas CityColorado Rapids
Austin
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FC JuarezColorado Rapids
FC DallasColorado Rapids
San Jose EarthquakesReal Salt LakeColorado RapidsReal Salt Lake
LeonReal Salt Lake
Orlando City SCReal Salt LakeReal Salt LakeFC DallasReal Salt Lake
Minnesota United FCReal Salt LakeFC JuarezReal Salt Lake
Atlante FC
Tigres UANLReal Salt LakeSt. Louis CityReal Salt Lake
Portland TimbersReal Salt LakeLos Angeles FCReal Salt LakeReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
4.81 cards a match, 0.53 more than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (4.28).
Cards come from 127 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 74:34 | +40 | 64 | WWWLW |
| 2 | FC Dallas | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 62:51 | +11 | 58 | WDLWD |
| 3 | St. Louis City | 34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 59:48 | +11 | 54 | WLLLL |
| 4 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 57:51 | +6 | 52 | LWDLD |
| 5 |  Houston Dynamo | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 43:43 | 0 | 51 | LLWDD |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 52:40 | +12 | 47 | LLDDW |
| 7 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 62:61 | +1 | 46 | WWWWD |
| 8 |  Seattle Sounders | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 44:46 | -2 | 46 | WLLDD |
| 9 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 53:52 | +1 | 45 | WLWWW |
| 10 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 56:58 | -2 | 44 | WWWDW |
| 11 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 50:57 | -7 | 44 | LWDDW |
| 12 | Colorado Rapids | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 47:50 | -3 | 43 | LLDWD |
| 13 | San Diego | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 57:63 | -6 | 38 | LWLDD |
| 14 | Austin | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 42:65 | -23 | 34 | LLLWL |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 40:81 | -41 | 26 | WDLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 74:34 | 64 |
| 2 | FC Dallas | 34 | 62:51 | 58 |
| 3 | St. Louis City | 34 | 59:48 | 54 |
| 4 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 57:51 | 52 |
| 5 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 43:43 | 51 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 52:40 | 47 |
| 7 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 62:61 | 46 |
| 8 | Seattle Sounders | 34 | 44:46 | 46 |
| 9 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 53:52 | 45 |
| 10 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 56:58 | 44 |
| 11 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 50:57 | 44 |
| 12 | Colorado Rapids | 34 | 47:50 | 43 |
| 13 | San Diego | 34 | 57:63 | 38 |
| 14 | Austin | 34 | 42:65 | 34 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 40:81 | 26 |
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About the Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake forecast
The forecasts for this Major League Soccer match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage is the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% means strong statistical confidence; 45-65% points to a competitive, open match; below 45% means the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for information and entertainment only.
Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake in the Major League Soccer table
In the Major League Soccer table, Real Salt Lake are 9th and Colorado Rapids 12th, 2 points apart. League goal record so far: Colorado Rapids 47-50, Real Salt Lake 53-52. The full standings are on the Major League Soccer Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.