PredictionsUnited StatesColorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC
MLSSat 19 Sept, 21:30 United States time

Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC prediction

Dick's Sporting Goods Park

Colorado RapidsHome
1.36 : 0.69
expected goals
Seattle Sounders FCAway
52%Colorado
30%Draw
18%Seattle
Eagle safe pickUnder 3.5 goals
-562

Quick answer

Our prediction for Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC is Colorado Rapids to win, with a 52% chance. The most likely score is 1-0. Our best bet is Under 3.5 goals at -562.

Prediction
Colorado Rapids to win
Chance
52%
Most likely score
1-0
Expected goals
Colorado Rapids 1.4, Seattle Sounders FC 0.7
Best bet
Under 3.5 goals at -562
Both teams to score
38%

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One goal, one injury or one red card can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

Eagle safe pick

Under 3.5 goals
85% chanceFair price -5622 units

Eagle bold pick

Correct score 1-0
17% chanceFair price +4931 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Colorado Rapids 52%, the draw 30% and Seattle Sounders FC 18%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Colorado Rapids took 7 points from their last 5 games and Seattle Sounders FC took 3 from 5. Colorado Rapids come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Colorado Rapids won 6 of their last 9 games at home. Seattle Sounders FC won 3 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Colorado Rapids score 1.3 goals a game and let in 1.3. Seattle Sounders FC score 1.1 and let in 1.4. Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 of Colorado Rapids games and 8 of Seattle Sounders FC games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 1 meeting, Colorado Rapids won 0 and Seattle Sounders FC won 1 with 0 draws. The last one ended Seattle Sounders FC 2, Colorado Rapids 0.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Under 3.5 goals has a 85% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

Match preview

Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC: Colorado Rapids are favourites

The big picture

Colorado Rapids host Seattle Sounders FC in the MLS on Sat 19 Sept, 21:30 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Our prediction for Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC is Colorado Rapids to win, with a 52% chance. The most likely score is 1-0. Our best bet is Under 3.5 goals at -562.

Colorado Rapids form

Colorado Rapids have 8 wins, 2 draws and 10 losses in their last 20 games, with 25 goals scored and 26 conceded. At home they have 6 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read D, L, W, L, W, newest first.

Seattle Sounders FC form

Seattle Sounders FC have 6 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 21 goals scored and 27 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read D, D, D, L, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 1 time in our records. Colorado Rapids won 0, Seattle Sounders FC won 1 and 0 games ended level. Last time out it finished Seattle Sounders FC 2, Colorado Rapids 0.

Our call

We expect Colorado Rapids to score about 1.4 goals and Seattle Sounders FC about 0.7. That points to Colorado Rapids to win, with 1-0 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Under 3.5 goals at -562. Our bold bet is Correct score 1-0 at +493.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 20 games in all competitions.

ColoradoSeattle
Games played2020
Wins86
Draws26
Losses108
Goals scored2521
Goals conceded2627
Scored per game1.31.1
Conceded per game1.31.4
Home record6W 0D 3L3W 3D 4L
Away record2W 2D 7L3W 3D 4L
Clean sheets35%25%
Both teams scored40%55%
Over 2.5 goals45%40%

Note: W is a win, D a draw and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Goals and other markets

MarketChanceFair price
Over 1.5 goals61%-159
Over 2.5 goals34%+198
Over 3.5 goals15%+561
Both teams to score38%+166
Colorado Rapids or Draw82%-452
Seattle Sounders FC or Draw48%+110
Colorado Rapids to win and Over 2.524%+325
Seattle Sounders FC to win and Over 2.57%+1342
Colorado Rapids clean sheet50%-101
Seattle Sounders FC clean sheet26%+290

Note: Fair price is what a bet should pay if our chance is right. If your bookmaker offers more than this, the bet has value.

Most likely scores

1-016.9%
0-013.6%
1-112.8%
2-012.0%
2-18.2%

Note: Even the most likely score only lands about one time in eight. Keep correct score bets small.

Questions people ask

Who will win Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC?

Our prediction for Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC is Colorado Rapids to win, with a 52% chance. The most likely score is 1-0. Our best bet is Under 3.5 goals at -562.

What is the score prediction for Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC?

1-0 is the most likely score, followed by 0-0 and 1-1. We expect Colorado Rapids to score 1.4 goals and Seattle Sounders FC 0.7.

Will both teams score in Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC?

Both teams to score has a 38% chance. Both sides scored in 8 of Colorado Rapids last 20 games and 11 of Seattle Sounders FC last 20.

How are Colorado Rapids playing?

Colorado Rapids have 8 wins, 2 draws and 10 losses in their last 20 games, with 25 goals scored and 26 conceded. At home they have 6 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read D, L, W, L, W, newest first.

How are Seattle Sounders FC playing?

Seattle Sounders FC have 6 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 21 goals scored and 27 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read D, D, D, L, L, newest first.

What happened when Colorado Rapids and Seattle Sounders FC last met?

It ended Seattle Sounders FC 2, Colorado Rapids 0. In the last 1 meeting Colorado Rapids won 0 and Seattle Sounders FC won 1.

What is the best bet for Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC?

Under 3.5 goals at -562, with a 85% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.