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Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC 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.
Colorado Rapids face Los Angeles FC in the Major League Soccer, kicking off Thursday 20 August 2026, 01:30 UTC. In their last 5 meetings, Colorado Rapids won 1, Los Angeles FC won 2, 2 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 model probabilities and value against the latest bookmaker odds.
🔥 Best Bet
🎯 Score probability
| 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% |
🧠 Model summary
Our prediction for Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC is generated entirely by our model ensemble: every market shows the model probability next to the bookmaker odds, so you can see exactly where the value sits. Our main pick is Los Angeles FC or Draw at odds 1.42, the selection our model is most confident in at 72%. 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
🔁 Head-to-head
The last 5 meetings between Colorado Rapids and Los Angeles FC. Wins shown from Colorado Rapids’s perspective: Colorado Rapids 1 · 2 drawn · Los Angeles FC 2.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2023-04-02 | Colorado Rapids | 0 – 0 | Los Angeles FC | D |
📈 Recent form
Colorado Rapids come into this game with 2 wins and 1 draw from their last 5, scoring 7 and conceding 5. Their biggest win in that run was 2-0 at home to Sporting Kansas City. They have found the net in every one of those 5 matches. Their most recent defeat was 1-2 at home to FC Dallas.
- WColorado Rapids 2-0 Sporting Kansas CityMajor League Soccer
- DColorado Rapids 1-1 FC JuarezFriendlies Clubs
- LColorado Rapids 1-2 FC DallasMajor League Soccer
- WColorado Rapids 2-0 San Jose EarthquakesUS Open Cup
- LReal Salt Lake 2-1 Colorado RapidsMajor League Soccer
Los Angeles FC come into this game with 1 win and 2 draws from their last 5, scoring 5 and conceding 6. Their biggest win in that run was 1-0 at home to Seattle Sounders. Their most recent defeat was 0-1 at home to San Diego.
- LLos Angeles FC 0-1 San DiegoMajor League Soccer
- DLos Angeles FC 1-1 Club QueretaroLeagues Cup
- DVancouver Whitecaps 1-1 Los Angeles FCMajor League Soccer
- WLos Angeles FC 1-0 Seattle SoundersMajor League Soccer
- LNashville SC 3-2 Los Angeles FCMajor League Soccer
🏥 Team news
Reported absentees for this fixture: 10 players listed as injured, suspended or out of the squad.
- J. AtencioSuspended (cards)
- M. DiopKnee Injury
- T. Ku-DiPietroShoulder Injury
- Z. SteffenShoulder Injury
- K. Stewart-BaynesLeg Injury
- J. TravisAnkle Injury
- Igor JesusKnee Injury
- D. MartinezLeg Injury
- S. PalenciaGroin Injury
- T. HasalArm 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 % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles FC Win | 46% | @ 2.28 | +4.5% |
| Draw | 26% | @ 3.65 | -4.0% |
| Colorado Rapids Win | 28% | @ 2.80 | -22.0% |
🔀 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 1.42 (72% model).
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles FC or Draw | 72% | @ 1.42 | +2.0% |
| Colorado Rapids or Draw | 54% | @ 1.60 | -13.8% |
📈 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 % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 61% | @ 1.62 | -0.9% |
| Over 3.5 | 39% | @ 2.55 | -0.9% |
| Over 1.5 | 82% | @ 1.20 | -1.2% |
| Under 3.5 | 61% | @ 1.50 | -8.3% |
| Under 2.5 | 39% | @ 2.25 | -12.6% |
| Under 1.5 | 18% | @ 4.33 | -23.6% |
🥅 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 % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTTS Yes | 62% | @ 1.50 | -7.0% |
| BTTS No | 38% | @ 2.40 | -8.8% |
🔬 How our AI model reached this pick
| Model | Match result | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson | Home | 37% |
| Dixon-Coles | Away | 47% |
| GradientBoosting | Away | 49% |
Two of our three models agree; the third sees it differently. A reasonable but not maximal signal.
Expected goals: 1.12 for the home side, 1.50 for the away side. Most likely scorelines: 1-1 (9%), 1-2 (8%), 2-2 (7%).
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the prediction for Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC?
Our main pick is Los Angeles FC or Draw at odds 1.42, with 72% model confidence.
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 market probability is produced by our ensemble of independent statistical and machine-learning models, then compared against bookmaker odds to find value. No human opinion is involved.
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