Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids prediction & analysis
59%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.69 · bookmaker 1.62 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.62Odds
2
Value bet: Colorado Rapids to win @ 3.00 – our chance 36% vs 33% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultColumbus Crew to win ✓40% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.55
Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids preview and prediction
The match
The Major League Soccer sees Columbus Crew take on Colorado Rapids on Sunday 6 September, kicking off at 00:30 (WAT) at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Columbus Crew are 7th with 47 points from 34 games (in the top half), while Colorado Rapids sit 12th on 43 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Columbus Crew's last 5: LLLLL Most recently they lost to New England Revolution 1–3 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 2.3 conceded.
Colorado Rapids's last 5: WLWWW Most recently they beat Real Salt Lake 1–0 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Colorado Rapids arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 0.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.5 for Columbus Crew and 1.4 for Colorado Rapids. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 56% and both teams to score at 59%.
Value angle: Colorado Rapids to win at 3.00 – 36% on our numbers against 33% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 59% chance at odds of 1.62. Predicted score: Columbus Crew 1–1 Colorado Rapids. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Columbus Crew40%fair 2.48 · @2.20
Draw24%fair 4.22 · @3.30
Colorado Rapids36%fair 2.78 · @3.00
2.93Expected goals
1.51Columbus Crew xG
1.42Colorado Rapids xG
59%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–19%
1–28%
1–08%
0–18%
2–26%
From our goals model: Columbus Crew 1.5 – 1.4 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
Columbus Crew to win✓
40%
2.48
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✓
76%
1.31
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.69
1.62
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
79%
1.27
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
56%
1.78
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
66%
1.51
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
40%
2.49
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Columbus Crew / FT Columbus Crew✓
23%
4.26
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.55
–
Form
Columbus Crew – last 6
LLLLLD
30 Aug
vs New England Revolution
1–3
L
27 Aug
@ Club America
0–2
L
23 Aug
@ Nashville SC
2–3
L
20 Aug
vs CF Montreal
1–2
L
16 Aug
@ Charlotte
1–3
L
12 Aug
vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Colorado Rapids – last 6
WLWWWL
30 Aug
vs Real Salt Lake
1–0
W
23 Aug
@ San Diego
0–3
L
20 Aug
vs Los Angeles FC
1–0
W
16 Aug
vs Sporting Kansas City
2–0
W
2 Aug
vs Austin
1–0
W
26 Jul
@ St. Louis City
0–1
L
0.8Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
0%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Columbus Crew and Colorado Rapids.
What is the prediction for Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids?
On our numbers Columbus Crew have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Colorado Rapids 36%.
How many goals will there be in Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids?
Our predicted score is Columbus Crew 1–1 Colorado Rapids, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids?
Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 6 September 2026 at 00:30 (West Africa Time) at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
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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