Colorado Rapids vs Austin Prediction, Tips & Odds
Colorado Rapids vs Austin
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The model favours Colorado Rapids to win this match against Austin, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Currently sitting in 13th place, Colorado has shown some improvement with two wins in their last five matches, managing to score 25 goals while allowing 24. Their positive goal difference of 1 indicates a slightly better attacking output compared to their defensive vulnerabilities. Austin, on the other hand, finds themselves in 14th position with a record of three wins, five draws, and seven losses. They have struggled significantly this season, with only one win in their last five matches and a goal difference of -12, having scored just 19 goals while conceding 31. This indicates a real challenge for them in both attack and defense. The model suggests a win probability of approximately 55% for Colorado Rapids, with a projected score of 2-1. One key market to note is the likelihood of Colorado winning by one goal. However, a potential pitfall for Colorado could be their inconsistency, as they have had periods where they struggle to maintain form. For a deeper understanding of how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where the in-house model analyzes expected goals and actual results throughout the season.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.
Combined goal output is high (2.6 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.4% probability.
Colorado Rapids have been the stronger side, winning 34% of their matches.
Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 14.4% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.
Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. Colorado Rapids are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.
Best Betting Odds
Colorado Rapids vs Austin| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 1.73 | 3.85 | 4.30 | 1.65 | 2.20 | 1.62 | 2.15 | |
| 1.72 | 3.92 | 4.25 | 1.67 | 2.16 | 1.63 | 2.11 | |
| 1.75 | 4.00 | 4.33 | 1.65 | 2.20 | 1.65 | 2.20 | |
| 1.76 | 4.06 | 4.53 | 1.71 | 2.22 | — | — | |
| 1.76 | 3.68 | 4.06 | 1.72 | 2.19 | — | — | |
| 1.73 | 3.80 | 4.00 | — | — | 1.65 | 2.15 | |
| 1.75 | 3.80 | 4.50 | 1.67 | 2.15 | 1.67 | 2.10 | |
| 1.77 | 3.85 | 4.20 | 1.63 | 2.20 | 1.60 | 2.20 | |
| 1.73 | 3.80 | 4.00 | 1.67 | 2.10 | 1.65 | 2.15 | |
Betano | 1.78 | 3.85 | 4.35 | 1.70 | 2.20 | 1.65 | 2.15 |
Superbet | 1.77 | 3.90 | 4.35 | 1.68 | 2.20 | 1.65 | 2.17 |
BetVictor | 1.73 | 3.80 | 4.33 | 1.64 | 2.08 | 1.62 | 2.15 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 10 Meetings (Colorado Rapids leads 5-3)In the last 10 matches between Colorado Rapids and Austin, Colorado Rapids have won 5 times, drawn 2, and Austin has won 3 times. The scorelines indicate a mix of competitive encounters, with several narrow wins; Colorado Rapids secured victories by a single goal on three occasions. However, Austin's wins have also been tight, including a 3-2 result. The most recent match showed Austin winning 2-0, suggesting they can prevail against Colorado. With two draws in the last ten games, the rivalry appears balanced, though Colorado has historically edged the head-to-head record.
Major League Soccer Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nashville SC | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 35 | 14 | 21 | 40 | DLWWW |
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 38 | 17 | 21 | 34 | DDLWL |
| 2 |  Inter Miami | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 45 | 32 | 13 | 38 | DWWWW |
| 2 |  Los Angeles FC | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 19 | 16 | 34 | DWWWW |
| 3 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 24 | 13 | 33 | LDLWL |
| 3 |  New England Revolution | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 28 | 23 | 5 | 30 | LDWDL |
| 11 | Colorado Rapids | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 27 | 25 | 2 | 22 | WLWLL |
| 14 | Austin | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 36 | -14 | 17 | LLWLL |
| 14 |  CF Montreal | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 35 | -11 | 16 | DLLDD |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 46 | -28 | 14 | LLWLL |
| 15 |  Atlanta United FC | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 33 | -14 | 12 | LLDLL |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonColorado Rapids have won 7 of their last 15 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include beat Austin 1-0 and beat San Diego 1-0.
Overall, the wider run reads 10W 5D 14L from the last 29 games (34% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.
Austin have won 0 of their last 14 matches on the road, drawing 3 and losing 11. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Colorado Rapids 1-0 and lost to Houston Dynamo 3-0.
Overall, the wider run reads 7W 7D 15L from the last 29 games (24% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.
Lineups
ConfirmedColorado Rapids4-3-3Confirmed
Austin4-4-2Confirmed
Unavailable Players
8 playersColorado Rapids6
Austin2
Betting Strategy
High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.
Yellow Card Prediction
The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.
Corner Prediction
Colorado Rapids have averaged 5.5 corners per match at home; Austin 3.6 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.5 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.
Player Stats Bet
Colorado Rapids have generated 0.95 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 34% of them. They put 3.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Colorado Rapids player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.
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The Daily Punt Analysis Team
Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.
