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⚽ Major League Soccer

Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC Result & Prediction

AI prediction, betting tips and full market odds for Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC in the Major League Soccer. Kick-off Thursday 20 August 2026, 01:30 UTC.

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Result: Colorado Rapids 1-0 Los Angeles FC

Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC finished 1-0. Colorado Rapids won. The pre-match model prediction and the full market probabilities we published before kick-off are shown below, unchanged.

Colorado Rapids face Los Angeles FC in the upcoming Major League Soccer tips, kicking off Thursday 20 August 2026, 01:30 UTC. In their last 5 meetings, Colorado Rapids won 2, Los Angeles FC won 2, 1 drawn. Our model ensemble simulates the match thousands of times and makes a Los Angeles FC win the most likely result at 46%, projecting a 1.5-1.7 expected scoreline. Below you will find the model’s best bet, a full score probability heatmap and every betting market for Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC with our model probabilities next to the probabilities implied by the latest bookmaker odds.

🔥 Best Bet

Model pick

Los Angeles FC +1 @ 1.27

80%our model

🎯 Score probability

Score probability heatmap (model, exp. 1.49 – 1.67 goals)

	0	1	2	3	4
0	4.2%	7.1%	5.9%	3.3%	1.4%
1	6.3%	10.6%	8.8%	4.9%	2.0%
2	4.7%	7.9%	6.6%	3.7%	1.5%
3	2.3%	3.9%	3.3%	1.8%	0.8%
4	0.9%	1.5%	1.2%	0.7%	0.3%

Projected score: 1-1

Colorado Rapids winDrawLos Angeles FC win

🧠 Model summary

Our prediction for Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC comes from our model ensemble. Every market shows the model probability next to the probability implied by the bookmaker odds, so you can see where they agree and where they differ. Our main pick is Los Angeles FC with a +1 start at odds 1.27, with a 80% model probability. On the match result, the model rates a Los Angeles FC win the most likely 1X2 outcome at 46%. Goals lean over 2.5 (61%), both teams to score points yes (62%).

📊 Key numbers

Colorado Rapids 28%Draw 26%Los Angeles FC 46%

28%26%46%

46%

Los Angeles FC Win

61%

Over 2.5 goals

62%

BTTS yes

🔁 Head-to-head

The last 5 meetings between Colorado Rapids and Los Angeles FC. Wins shown from Colorado Rapids’s perspective: Colorado Rapids 2 · 1 drawn · Los Angeles FC 2.

Date	Home	Score	Away	Result
2026-08-20	Colorado Rapids	1 – 0	Los Angeles FC	W
2026-04-23	Los Angeles FC	0 – 0	Colorado Rapids	D
2024-06-30	Los Angeles FC	3 – 0	Colorado Rapids	L
2024-03-30	Colorado Rapids	3 – 2	Los Angeles FC	W
2023-08-24	Los Angeles FC	4 – 0	Colorado Rapids	L

📈 Recent form

Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids come into this game with 1 win and 2 draws from their last 5, scoring 5 and conceding 10. Their biggest win in that run was 1-0 at home to CF Montreal. Their most recent defeat was 0-3 at home to St. Louis City.

DColorado Rapids 3-3 Seattle SoundersMajor League Soccer
LColorado Rapids 0-3 St. Louis CityUS Open Cup
WColorado Rapids 1-0 CF MontrealMajor League Soccer
DAustin 1-1 Colorado RapidsMajor League Soccer
LColumbus Crew 3-0 Colorado RapidsMajor League Soccer

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC come into this game with 1 win and 3 draws from their last 5, scoring 7 and conceding 7. Their biggest win in that run was 2-0 at home to New York Red Bulls. Their only defeat in that run was 1-3 at Sporting Kansas City.

DSan Jose Earthquakes 2-2 Los Angeles FCMajor League Soccer
LSporting Kansas City 3-1 Los Angeles FCMajor League Soccer
WLos Angeles FC 2-0 New York Red BullsMajor League Soccer
DReal Salt Lake 2-2 Los Angeles FCMajor League Soccer
DDC United 0-0 Los Angeles FCMajor League Soccer

🏥 Team news

Reported absentees for this fixture: 10 players listed as injured, suspended or out of the squad.

Colorado Rapids

J. AtencioSuspended (cards)
M. DiopKnee Injury
T. Ku-DiPietroShoulder Injury
Z. SteffenShoulder Injury
K. Stewart-BaynesLeg Injury
J. TravisAnkle Injury

Los Angeles FC

T. HasalArm Injury
Igor JesusKnee Injury
D. MartinezLeg Injury
S. PalenciaGroin Injury

⚽ Match Result (1X2)

The match result market prices Colorado Rapids at 28% to win and Los Angeles FC at 46%, with the draw at 26%. Our model makes a Los Angeles FC win the most likely outcome.

Selection	Model %	Market %	Odds
Los Angeles FC Win	46%	34%	@ 2.70
Colorado Rapids Win	28%	39%	@ 2.40
Draw	26%	27%	@ 3.45

🔀 Double Chance

Double chance covers two of the three results, lowering the odds in exchange for a wider safety net. The shortest price here is Los Angeles FC or Draw at 1.54 (72% model).

Selection	Model %	Market %	Odds
Los Angeles FC or Draw	72%	61%	@ 1.54
Colorado Rapids or Draw	54%	66%	@ 1.43

📈 Over / Under Goals

Total goals are modelled from an expected 1.5-1.7 scoreline. The lean is over 2.5 goals at 61% probability.

Selection	Model %	Market %	Odds
Over 1.5	82%	78%	@ 1.20
Over 2.5	61%	56%	@ 1.68
Under 3.5	61%	65%	@ 1.43
Over 3.5	39%	35%	@ 2.70
Under 2.5	39%	44%	@ 2.12
Under 1.5	18%	22%	@ 4.25

🥅 Both Teams To Score

Both Teams To Score asks whether each side finds the net at least once. Our model leans towards both teams to score at 62%.

Selection	Model %	Market %	Odds
BTTS Yes	62%	60%	@ 1.55
BTTS No	38%	40%	@ 2.30

⚖️ Asian Handicap

The Asian handicap removes the draw by giving one side a goals head-start, useful when Colorado Rapids or Los Angeles FC is a clear favourite.

Selection	Model %	Market %	Odds
Los Angeles FC +1.75	91%	84%	@ 1.12
Los Angeles FC +1.5	89%	80%	@ 1.16
Los Angeles FC +1.25	85%	77%	@ 1.22
Los Angeles FC +1	80%	75%	@ 1.27
Colorado Rapids +1.75	80%	86%	1.10
Colorado Rapids +1.5	77%	–	1.16
Los Angeles FC +0.75	76%	67%	@ 1.42
Los Angeles FC +0.5	72%	60%	@ 1.57
Colorado Rapids +1.25	71%	–	1.21
Los Angeles FC +0.25	65%	55%	@ 1.75
Colorado Rapids +1	65%	79%	1.21
Colorado Rapids +0.75	60%	72%	1.33
Los Angeles FC 0	59%	47%	@ 2.05
Colorado Rapids +0.5	54%	–	1.50
Los Angeles FC -0.25	53%	40%	@ 2.39
Colorado Rapids +0.25	47%	60%	1.60
Colorado Rapids 0	41%	53%	1.78
Los Angeles FC -0.75	40%	28%	@ 3.35
Colorado Rapids -0.25	35%	45%	2.12
Los Angeles FC -1	35%	21%	@ 4.55
Colorado Rapids -0.5	28%	40%	2.35
Colorado Rapids -0.75	24%	33%	2.90
Colorado Rapids -1	20%	25%	3.82
Los Angeles FC -1.75	20%	14%	@ 7.00
Colorado Rapids -1.25	15%	23%	4.15
Colorado Rapids -1.5	11%	20%	4.65
Colorado Rapids -1.75	9%	16%	6.00

📈 How the market moved

Colorado Rapids 39%Draw 26%Los Angeles FC 34%

Probability implied by the bookmaker odds with the margin removed, averaged per day.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC?

Our model's main pick is Los Angeles FC with a +1 start at odds 1.27, with a 80% model probability. The bookmaker odds imply about 75%.

Who is the favourite for Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC?

Our model makes a Los Angeles FC win the most likely result at 46%. It projects an expected 1.5-1.7 scoreline for Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC.

What is the predicted score for Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC?

The most likely scoreline from our model is around 1-1, based on expected goals of 1.49 for Colorado Rapids and 1.67 for Los Angeles FC. The full score probability grid is shown in the heatmap above.

When do Colorado Rapids and Los Angeles FC play?

Kick-off is Thursday 20 August 2026, 01:30 UTC.

How are these predictions generated?

Every model probability comes from our ensemble of statistical and machine-learning models. We show it next to the probability implied by the bookmaker odds, because in our own testing the market is a hard benchmark to beat. No human opinion is involved.

Are these football tips free?

Yes, completely free. We publish new picks every morning across all our channels.