Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗53% · fair 1.89
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.56
Real Monarchs vs Colorado Rapids II preview and prediction
The match
Real Monarchs host Colorado Rapids II in the MLS Next Pro on Thursday 21 May, with kick-off at 01:30 (WAT) at Zions Bank Stadium. Real Monarchs are 11th with 33 points from 28 games (in the top half), while Colorado Rapids II sit 14th on 21 points (in the top half). A gap of 12 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Colorado Rapids II's last 5: LLLLL Most recently they lost to Austin II 0–2 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 1.8 for Real Monarchs and 1.3 for Colorado Rapids II. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score in 53% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Real Monarchs 54%, draw 20%, Colorado Rapids II 26%.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 55% chance at odds of 1.80. Predicted score: Real Monarchs 1–1 Colorado Rapids II. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Real Monarchs54%fair 1.84 · @1.68
Draw20%fair 4.99 · @4.00
Colorado Rapids II26%fair 3.89 · @3.65
3.17Expected goals
1.84Real Monarchs xG
1.33Colorado Rapids II xG
53%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
2–19%
1–08%
2–07%
1–27%
2–26%
From our goals model: Real Monarchs 1.8 – 1.3 Colorado Rapids II 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
Real Monarchs to win✓
54%
1.84
1.68
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.25
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
53%
1.89
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
82%
1.21
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
61%
1.63
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
55%
1.81
1.80
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
38%
2.63
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Real Monarchs / FT Real Monarchs✓
30%
3.28
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.56
–
Form
Real Monarchs – last 2
LW
13 Apr
@ Ventura County
0–2
L
9 Mar
@ Sporting KC II
5–0
W
2.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Colorado Rapids II – last 6
LLLLLL
14 May
vs Austin II
0–2
L
11 May
vs Sporting KC II
1–3
L
4 May
vs Houston Dynamo FC II
1–3
L
20 Apr
vs Minnesota United II
1–2
L
22 Mar
vs The Town
1–4
L
8 Mar
@ North Texas
1–3
L
0.8Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Real Monarchs and Colorado Rapids II.
What is the prediction for Real Monarchs vs Colorado Rapids II?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 55% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.80.
Who will win Real Monarchs vs Colorado Rapids II?
On our numbers Real Monarchs have a 54% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Colorado Rapids II 26%.
How many goals will there be in Real Monarchs vs Colorado Rapids II?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Real Monarchs vs Colorado Rapids II?
Our predicted score is Real Monarchs 1–1 Colorado Rapids II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Real Monarchs vs Colorado Rapids II?
Real Monarchs vs Colorado Rapids II (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on Thursday 21 May 2026 at 01:30 (West Africa Time) at Zions Bank 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.
