Colorado Rapids vs Austin FC Prediction & Picks - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 6/7/25, 5:35 PM  by Erik Gibbs in Major League Soccer Picks

The upcoming MLS clash between Colorado Rapids and Austin FC at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Saturday is a battle between two sides eager to return to winning ways. Both teams are coming off losses in their previous fixtures and will be looking to make amends as they continue their pursuit of a more favorable position in the standings.

Colorado Rapids fell 1-2 to the Portland Timbers in a hard-fought, action-packed contest that featured a combined total of 34 shots. Despite generating 1.01 expected goals (xG), the Rapids couldn’t convert their chances effectively enough to get a result.

Still, one of the most notable aspects of Colorado’s 2024 campaign has been their defensive stability at home — they’ve recorded an impressive 10 clean sheets on their own turf. Đorđe Mihailović has been the standout performer for Colorado, finding the back of the net seven times in 16 appearances, making him the club’s top scorer so far this season.

Currently sitting in 19th place with 22 points, the Rapids have shown flashes of promise but continue to battle inconsistency. A win against Austin could not only lift their confidence but also improve their positioning in what has been a tightly contested lower half of the MLS table.

Meanwhile, Austin FC enters this fixture in a worrying run of form. Their 0-2 defeat to San Diego FC last weekend extended their winless streak to three games. With only 20 points from their 16 matches, Austin is just behind the Rapids at 21st in the overall league standings.

While they’ve managed to collect nine clean sheets on the road — a commendable defensive record — their offensive output has been lacking. Brandon Vázquez leads the team in goals but has managed only four strikes in 16 outings, highlighting Austin’s need for more consistent attacking firepower.