⚽ Major League Soccer

Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Prediction

AI prediction, betting tips and full market odds for Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake in the Major League Soccer. Kick-off Sunday 30 August 2026, 01:30 UTC.

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Colorado Rapids face Real Salt Lake in the Major League Soccer, kicking off Sunday 30 August 2026, 01:30 UTC. Recent form: Colorado Rapids have 3 wins from their last 5, while Real Salt Lake have 0 wins from their last 5. In their last 5 meetings, Colorado Rapids won 2, Real Salt Lake won 3. Our model ensemble simulates the match thousands of times and makes a Real Salt Lake win the most likely result at 39%, 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 Real Salt Lake with model probabilities and value against the latest bookmaker odds.

🔥 Best Bet

Model pick

Real Salt Lake or Draw @ 1.75

66%Medium AI Confidence

🎯 Score probability

Score probability heatmap (model, exp. 1.53 – 1.72 goals)

	0	1	2	3	4
0	3.9%	6.7%	5.7%	3.3%	1.4%
1	5.9%	10.2%	8.8%	5.0%	2.2%
2	4.5%	7.8%	6.7%	3.8%	1.7%
3	2.3%	4.0%	3.4%	2.0%	0.8%
4	0.9%	1.5%	1.3%	0.8%	0.3%

Projected score: 1-1

Colorado Rapids winDrawReal Salt Lake win

🧠 Model summary

Our prediction for Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake 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 Real Salt Lake or Draw at odds 1.75, the selection our model is most confident in at 66%. On the match result, the model rates a Real Salt Lake win the most likely 1X2 outcome at 39%. Goals lean over 2.5 (63%), both teams to score points yes (63%).

Best value

Real Salt Lake or Draw at odds 1.75, 66% model probability, +16.1% value versus the bookmaker price.

📊 Key numbers

Colorado Rapids 33%Draw 28%Real Salt Lake 39%

33%28%39%

39%

Real Salt Lake Win

63%

Over 2.5 goals

63%

BTTS yes

+16.1%

Best value: Real Salt Lake or Draw

🔁 Head-to-head

The last 5 meetings between Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake. Wins shown from Colorado Rapids’s perspective: Colorado Rapids 2 · Real Salt Lake 3.

Date	Home	Score	Away	Result
2026-05-17	Real Salt Lake	2 – 1	Colorado Rapids	L
2024-07-21	Colorado Rapids	3 – 2	Real Salt Lake	W
2024-05-19	Real Salt Lake	5 – 3	Colorado Rapids	L
2024-03-10	Real Salt Lake	1 – 2	Colorado Rapids	W
2023-10-22	Colorado Rapids	0 – 1	Real Salt Lake	L

📈 Recent form

Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids come into this game with 2 wins and 1 draw from their last 5, scoring 5 and conceding 6. Their biggest win in that run was 2-0 at home to Sporting Kansas City. Their most recent defeat was 0-3 at San Diego.

LSan Diego 3-0 Colorado RapidsMajor League Soccer
WColorado Rapids 1-0 Los Angeles FCMajor League Soccer
WColorado Rapids 2-0 Sporting Kansas CityMajor League Soccer
DColorado Rapids 1-1 FC JuarezFriendlies Clubs
LColorado Rapids 1-2 FC DallasMajor League Soccer

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake come into this game with 1 win and 2 draws from their last 5, scoring 9 and conceding 8. Their biggest win in that run was 3-0 at home to FC Juarez. They have found the net in every one of those 5 matches. Their most recent defeat was 1-2 at Orlando City SC.

LOrlando City SC 2-1 Real Salt LakeMajor League Soccer
LReal Salt Lake 3-4 FC DallasMajor League Soccer
DReal Salt Lake 1-1 Minnesota United FCMajor League Soccer
WReal Salt Lake 3-0 FC JuarezLeagues Cup
DMinnesota United FC 1-1 Real Salt LakeMajor League Soccer

⚽ Match Result (1X2)

The match result market prices Colorado Rapids at 33% to win and Real Salt Lake at 39%, with the draw at 28%. Our model makes a Real Salt Lake win the most likely outcome.

Selection	Model %	Odds	Value
Real Salt Lake Win	39%	@ 3.25	+27.1%
Draw	28%	@ 3.80	+6.7%
Colorado Rapids Win	33%	@ 2.02	-33.7%

🔀 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 Real Salt Lake or Draw at 1.75 (66% model).

Selection	Model %	Odds	Value
Real Salt Lake or Draw	66%	@ 1.75	+16.1%
Colorado Rapids or Draw	60%	@ 1.33	-20.2%

📈 Over / Under Goals

Total goals are modelled from an expected 1.5-1.7 scoreline. The lean is over 2.5 goals at 63% probability.

Selection	Model %	Odds	Value
Over 2.5	63%	@ 1.57	-1.0%
Over 1.5	84%	@ 1.18	-1.4%
Over 3.5	41%	@ 2.40	-1.9%
Under 3.5	59%	@ 1.55	-8.3%
Under 2.5	37%	@ 2.35	-13.1%
Under 1.5	16%	@ 4.75	-21.7%

🥅 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 63%.

Selection	Model %	Odds	Value
BTTS Yes	63%	@ 1.50	-5.1%
BTTS No	37%	@ 2.40	-11.8%

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake?

Our main pick is Real Salt Lake or Draw at odds 1.75, with 66% model confidence.

Who is the favourite for Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake?

Our model makes a Real Salt Lake win the most likely result at 39%. It projects an expected 1.5-1.7 scoreline for Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake.

What is the predicted score for Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake?

The most likely scoreline from our model is around 1-1, based on expected goals of 1.53 for Colorado Rapids and 1.72 for Real Salt Lake. The full score probability grid is shown in the heatmap above.

When do Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake play?

Kick-off is Sunday 30 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.

Are these football tips free?

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