Los Angeles FC vs Colorado Rapids Prediction & Picks - Major League Soccer
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by Carlos Zabala | in Major League Soccer Picks
LAFC eliminated Cruz Azul in the Concacaf Champions League. However, this victory doesn't mask the two disappointing results the Californian team suffered in MLS, losing to the Timbers and then falling 1-4 to the San Jose Earthquakes at BMO Field. Even so, in a season as long as the MLS, a couple of slip-ups are to be expected, and LAFC, currently third in the Western Conference, remains one of the favorites to win it all in 2026. The sportsbooks will also favor them when they face the Colorado Rapids.
The Colorado Rapids, for now, sit in eighth place in the Western Conference. This comes after their 2-3 home loss to Messi's Inter Miami in a game that, among other things, was the second-highest attended in MLS history, drawing 75,000 fans. Even so, that crowd, besides witnessing Messi's brilliance, saw a Colorado Rapids team that defended with many men but ineffectively.
This, then, opens the door for an attack as well-designed as LAFC's forward line to perhaps score a lot of goals; they already did so earlier this season when they put six past Orlando City.
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Los Angeles FC vs Colorado Rapids Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9
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24 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | +7 |
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20
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16 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | +1 |
Los Angeles FC and Colorado Rapids Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 19, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 14, 2026 - Concachampions
Apr 11, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 7, 2026 - Concachampions
Apr 4, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 19, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 7, 2026 - Concachampions
Apr 4, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 14, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 10, 2026 - Concachampions
Mar 7, 2026 - Major League Soccer
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 14, 2026 - Concachampions
Apr 11, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 17, 2026 - Concachampions
Feb 28, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Feb 17, 2026 - Concachampions
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 18, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 14, 2026 - US Open Cup
Apr 11, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 4, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 14, 2026 - Major League Soccer
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 18, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Apr 14, 2026 - US Open Cup
Apr 11, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 7, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Feb 28, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Oct 18, 2025 - Major League Soccer
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 4, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 14, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Feb 22, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Oct 4, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Sep 20, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC against Colorado Rapids : Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
17 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Oct 18, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Jul 9, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Feb 25, 2025 - Concachampions
Feb 18, 2025 - Concachampions
Aug 21, 2024 - Leagues Cup
Jun 29, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC against Colorado Rapids Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
C. Carter
DefenderN. Tafari
A. Smoliakov
R. Hollingshead
MidfielderS. Eustaquio
T. Tillman
J. Ebobisse
N. Ordaz
D. Martinez
N. Hansen
DefenderM. Navarro
R. Cannon
K. Rosenberry
N. Cobb
MidfielderA. Castillo Manyoma
P. Aaronson
G. Minoungou
A. Harris
Missing players
T. Hasal
MidfielderI. Jesus
ForwardA. Boudri
C. Ronan
T. Ku-DiPietro
Most goals and assists
Los Angeles FC
Colorado Rapids
D. Bouanga
(6 Goals)
R. Navarro
(8 Goals)
S. Heung-min
(8 Assists)
P. Aaronson
(3 Assists)
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R. Navarro
(3 Assists)
Los Angeles FC - Colorado Rapids Key Points
- LAFC had 16 shots in their loss against San Jose
- Six of the last seven LAFC-Colorado Rapids matches had more than 2.5 goals
- Colorado Rapids completed 89% of their attempted passes in their previous match
- Colorado Rapids had five shots inside the penalty area in their match against Inter Miami
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Our Los Angeles FC vs Colorado Rapids Prediction
The Colorado Rapids' attack, watched by 75,000 fans, was the highlight of the game. During a particularly strong stretch in the second half, Rafael Navarro and Yapi briefly tied the game 2-2 in just four minutes, between the 58th and 62nd minutes. The Brazilian is enjoying a great run of form as a striker for Colorado, having scored seven goals in MLS matches since March 7th.
Even so, a quick glance at LAFC's forwards reveals that Son, Martínez, Tillman, and Bouanga form a formidable attacking trio capable of scoring in every game.
Our prediction for LAFC vs Colorado Rapids is: Over 3.5 goals.
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