Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City preview and prediction
The match
The Major League Soccer sees Colorado Rapids take on Sporting Kansas City on Sunday 16 August, kicking off at 02:30 (WAT) at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Colorado Rapids are 12th with 43 points from 34 games (in the bottom half), while Sporting Kansas City sit 15th on 26 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 17 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Colorado Rapids's last 5: WLWDL Most recently they beat Austin 1–0 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 1 of their last 5. They average 1.0 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Sporting Kansas City's last 5: LLWLL Most recently they lost to Houston Dynamo 0–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Colorado Rapids arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 22 March 2026, finished Sporting Kansas City 1–4 Colorado Rapids.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 2.4 for Colorado Rapids and 0.9 for Sporting Kansas City. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score in 60% of our simulations.
Safer route: Colorado Rapids or draw (89%) at 1.14.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.53.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Colorado Rapids to win – a 70% chance at odds of 1.49, above our fair price of 1.43, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Colorado Rapids 2–0 Sporting Kansas City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Colorado Rapids70%fair 1.43 · @1.49
Draw19%fair 5.13 · @4.60
Sporting Kansas City11%fair 9.26 · @5.50
3.30Expected goals
2.41Colorado Rapids xG
0.89Sporting Kansas City xG
60%Both score
65%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–011%
2–110%
1–09%
3–09%
1–18%
3–18%
From our goals model: Colorado Rapids 2.4 – 0.9 Sporting Kansas City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City?
Our pick is Colorado Rapids to win with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.49.
Who will win Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City?
On our numbers Colorado Rapids have a 70% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Sporting Kansas City 11%.
How many goals will there be in Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City?
Our predicted score is Colorado Rapids 2–0 Sporting Kansas City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City?
Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 02:30 (West Africa Time) at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
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.