New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids prediction & analysis
80%
Footrivo pick
Over 1.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultNew York City FC to win ✓65% · @1.58
Double chanceNew York City FC or draw ✓83% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.65
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗10% · fair 9.83
New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids preview and prediction
The match
The Major League Soccer sees New York City FC take on Colorado Rapids on Sunday 15 March, kicking off at 00:30 (WAT) at Yankee Stadium. New York City FC are 11th with 42 points from 34 games (in the bottom half), while Colorado Rapids sit 12th on 43 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 2.1 for New York City FC and 1.0 for Colorado Rapids. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score in 62% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: New York City FC 65%, draw 18%, Colorado Rapids 17%.
Safer route: New York City FC or draw (83%) at 1.15.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.65.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 80% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: New York City FC 2–0 Colorado Rapids. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
New York City FC65%fair 1.55 · @1.58
Draw18%fair 5.57 · @4.10
Colorado Rapids17%fair 5.76 · @5.20
3.10Expected goals
2.12New York City FC xG
0.97Colorado Rapids xG
62%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–010%
2–110%
1–010%
1–19%
3–07%
3–17%
From our goals model: New York City FC 2.1 – 1.0 Colorado Rapids expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
New York City FC to win✓
65%
1.55
1.58
Double chance
New York City FC or draw✓
83%
1.21
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
62%
1.62
1.65
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
59%
1.70
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
63%
1.59
1.50
Half-time result
New York City FC ahead at half-time✓
47%
2.15
–
Half-time / full-time
HT New York City FC / FT New York City FC✓
41%
2.43
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
10%
9.83
–
Form
New York City FC – last 1
D
23 Feb
@ Los Angeles Galaxy
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Colorado Rapids – last 2
WL
8 Mar
vs Los Angeles Galaxy
4–1
W
23 Feb
@ Seattle Sounders
0–2
L
2.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between New York City FC and Colorado Rapids.
What is the prediction for New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids?
On our numbers New York City FC have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Colorado Rapids 17%.
How many goals will there be in New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids?
Our predicted score is New York City FC 2–0 Colorado Rapids, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids?
New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 15 March 2026 at 00:30 (West Africa Time) at Yankee Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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