New York City vs Colorado Rapids Prediction & Picks - Major League Soccer

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New York City
3/14/26 19:30
Colorado Rapids

Prediction:

 

New York City -1.5.

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 by Carlos Zabala | in Major League Soccer Picks

Two wins and a draw make for a very encouraging start to the MLS season for New York City FC. The Pigeons will remain at Yankee Stadium after their dominant performance against Orlando City. New York capitalized on a red card shown to Orlando City's Lions in the 16th minute, which saw Crepeau concede a 3-0 lead before halftime. The second half saw the continued onslaught, culminating in a brace from Parks to seal the 5-0 victory.

In their three MLS matches, New York City FC has, interestingly, forced a red card from one of their opponents. In the second match, they surprised everyone, with odds of +215 paid out by betting sites for their win against the powerful Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park, secured by Gray's 99th-minute goal. Now, New York City FC hosts the Colorado Rapids, who, like them, have won two matches.

Young Darren Yapi dribbled the ball and, with a low shot, beat the LA Galaxy goalkeeper. Colorado also benefited from a red card; Colombian Alexis Manyoma finished off a pinpoint pass that traveled across the entire penalty area, putting Colorado back in front after the Galaxy had equalized. Ultimately, the Rapids won 4-1 on a cold night.

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New York City vs Colorado Rapids Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
17 New York City
19 15 5 4 6 +4
20 Colorado Rapids
16 15 5 1 9 +1

New York City and Colorado Rapids Latest Matches

New York City
New York City Latest matches
W W L D W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.5 Total goals
67% BTTS
2.17 Goals scored
1.33 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Mar 7, 2026 - Major League Soccer

New York City
5 :  0
Orlando City SC

Mar 1, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
1 :  2
New York City

Feb 22, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Los Angeles Galaxy
1 :  1
New York City

Nov 29, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Inter Miami
5 :  1
New York City

Nov 23, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
0 :  1
New York City

Nov 7, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Charlotte FC
1 :  3
New York City
W W L L D W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.17 Total goals
33% BTTS
1.83 Goals scored
1.33 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Mar 7, 2026 - Major League Soccer

New York City
5 :  0
Orlando City SC

Nov 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York City
0 :  0
Charlotte FC

Oct 18, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York City
1 :  2
Seattle Sounders

Sep 24, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York City
0 :  4
Inter Miami

Sep 20, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York City
2 :  0
Charlotte FC

Sep 17, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York City
3 :  2
Columbus Crew
W W W L D W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.83 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
1.33 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

Mar 1, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
1 :  2
New York City

Feb 22, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Los Angeles Galaxy
1 :  1
New York City

Nov 29, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Inter Miami
5 :  1
New York City

Nov 23, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union
0 :  1
New York City

Nov 7, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Charlotte FC
1 :  3
New York City

Oct 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Charlotte FC
0 :  1
New York City
Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids Latest matches
D L D L W W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.67 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

Mar 7, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Colorado Rapids
4 :  1
Los Angeles Galaxy

Feb 28, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Colorado Rapids
2 :  0
Portland Timbers

Feb 22, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Seattle Sounders
2 :  0
Colorado Rapids

Oct 18, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Colorado Rapids
2 :  2
Los Angeles FC

Oct 4, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Real Salt Lake
1 :  0
Colorado Rapids

Sep 27, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Colorado Rapids
1 :  1
Minnesota United
W W D D W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.33 Total goals
83% BTTS
2.33 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Mar 7, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Colorado Rapids
4 :  1
Los Angeles Galaxy

Feb 28, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Colorado Rapids
2 :  0
Portland Timbers

Oct 18, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Colorado Rapids
2 :  2
Los Angeles FC

Sep 27, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Colorado Rapids
1 :  1
Minnesota United

Sep 13, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Colorado Rapids
2 :  1
Houston Dynamo

Aug 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Colorado Rapids
3 :  1
Atlanta United Fc
W L L L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.17 Total goals
50% BTTS
0.83 Goals scored
2.33 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Feb 22, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Seattle Sounders
2 :  0
Colorado Rapids

Oct 4, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Real Salt Lake
1 :  0
Colorado Rapids

Sep 20, 2025 - Major League Soccer

FC Dallas
3 :  1
Colorado Rapids

Aug 30, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Sporting Kansas City
4 :  2
Colorado Rapids

Aug 23, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Los Angeles Galaxy
3 :  0
Colorado Rapids

Aug 10, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Minnesota United
1 :  2
Colorado Rapids

New York City against Colorado Rapids : Head to Head (H2H)

New York City

33 %

Draw

33 %

Colorado Rapids

33 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

2.67
Total goals
33.33%
BTTS
1.67
Goals scored
1
Goals conceded
33.33%
Over 2.5
66.67%
Under 2.5

May 5, 2024 - Major League Soccer

New York City
0 :  2
Colorado Rapids

Jun 19, 2022 - Major League Soccer

New York City
1 :  1
Colorado Rapids

May 19, 2018 - Major League Soccer

New York City
4 :  0
Colorado Rapids

New York City against Colorado Rapids Lineups: Starting 11

New York City

Formation : 4 - 3 - 3

49
M. Freese
24
T. Gray
13
T. Martins
5
K. Trewin
22
K. O'Toole
21
A. O'Neill
10
M. Moralez
55
K. Parks
26
A. Ojeda
7
N. Fernandez
17
H. Wolf
77
D. Yapi
9
R. Navarro
11
A. Castillo Manyoma
13
W. Frederick
10
P. Aaronson
8
H. Ojediran
99
J. Travis
22
L. Herrington
6
R. Holding
2
K. Rosenberry
41
N. Hansen

Formation : 4 - 3 - 3

Colorado Rapids

Substitutes

New York City
New York City
Goalkeeper

T. Romero

Defender

N. Cavallo

D. Baiera

Raul Gustavo

A. Ojeda 76'

S. Tanasijevic

Midfielder

M. Carrizo

J. Shore

N. Fernandez 90'

Forward

Talles Magno

K. Parks 63'

S. Reid

Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
Goalkeeper

A. Beaudry

Defender

N. Cobb

J. De Coteau

M. Navarro

J. Travis 82'

Midfielder

J. Atencio

H. Ojediran 69'

T. Ku-DiPietro

W. Frederick 55'

Forward

M. Diop

K. Rosenberry 82'

A. Harris

D. Sealy

A. Castillo Manyoma 55'

Missing players

New York City
New York City
Midfielder

A. Perea

J. Sands

Forward

A. Martinez

M. Jones

Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
Goalkeeper

Z. Steffen

Midfielder

A. Fadal

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato New York City
CD Huachipato Colorado Rapids
Top Goalscorer
Argentina N. Fernandez (10 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
Brazil R. Navarro (8 Goals)
Best assists
Argentina M. Moralez (6 Assists)
Best assists
USA P. Aaronson (3 Assists) , 
Brazil R. Navarro (3 Assists)

New York City - Colorado Rapids Key Points

  1. No team has scored more goals in MLS 2026 than New York City's 8
  2. New York City is the seventh favorite to win this MLS season
  3. New York City generated an xG of 2.40 against Orlando City
  4. New York City reached the semifinals of the last MLS season
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Our New York City vs Colorado Rapids Prediction

The Colorado Rapids lost to the Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field, their only away game so far. That game effectively neutralized them, resulting in an xG of 0.60.

This offseason, New York City decided to add depth to their roster by reinforcing every position with young talent, a move well-received after reaching the MLS 2025 semifinals. Rocco Romero, Markus Anderson, Kevin Pierre, and Kai Trewin are among the key additions.

Our prediction for New York City vs Colorado Rapids is: New York City -1.5.

Prediction:

 

New York City -1.5.

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