Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 May

Colorado Rapids

L D W L D

14th place in USA Major League Soccer

2-3

20/05/2023 21:30

Real Salt Lake

L W W L D

5th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake on 20 May 2023 (kick-off: 21:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake preview before placing your bet.

Colorado Rapids will face Real Salt Lake in USA Major League Soccer on May 20, 2023 at 21:30.
Colorado Rapids are currently 14th with 27 points after 34 matches.
Real Salt Lake sit 5th with 50 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.83.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

21:30

2023-05-20

Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake - Prediction & Odds

Colorado Rapids

Real Salt Lake

2023-05-20 21:30

STANDINGS UP TO 20/05/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Cincinnati	69	34	20	9	5	57	39	18
02 Orlando City	63	34	18	9	7	55	39	16
03 Columbus Crew	57	34	16	9	9	67	46	21
04 Philadelphia Union	55	34	15	10	9	57	41	16
05 New England Revolution	55	34	15	10	9	58	46	12
06 Atlanta United	51	34	13	12	9	66	53	13
07 Nashville	49	34	13	10	11	39	32	7
08 New York Red Bulls	43	34	11	10	13	36	39	-3
09 Charlotte FC	43	34	10	13	11	45	52	-7
10 New York City FC	41	34	9	14	11	35	39	-4
11 Montreal Impact	41	34	12	5	17	36	52	-16
12 DC United	40	34	10	10	14	45	49	-4
13 Chicago Fire	40	34	10	10	14	39	51	-12
14 Inter Miami CF	34	34	9	7	18	41	54	-13
15 Toronto FC	22	34	4	10	20	26	59	-33
01 St. Louis City	56	34	17	5	12	62	45	17
02 Seattle Sounders	53	34	14	11	9	41	32	9
03 Los Angeles FC	52	34	14	10	10	54	39	15
04 Houston Dynamo	51	34	14	9	11	51	38	13
05 Real Salt Lake	50	34	14	8	12	48	50	-2
06 Vancouver Whitecaps	48	34	12	12	10	55	48	7
07 FC Dallas	46	34	11	13	10	41	37	4
08 FC Kansas City	44	34	12	8	14	48	51	-3
09 San Jose Earthquakes	44	34	10	14	10	39	43	-4
10 Portland Timbers	43	34	11	10	13	46	58	-12
11 Minnesota United FC	41	34	10	11	13	46	51	-5
12 Austin FC	39	34	10	9	15	49	55	-6
13 Los Angeles Galaxy	36	34	8	12	14	51	67	-16
14 Colorado Rapids	27	34	5	12	17	26	54	-28

Head To Head

09/07/2022 22:05

Real Salt Lake

2 - 2

Colorado Rapids

MLS

02/04/2022 21:05

Colorado Rapids

1 - 1

Real Salt Lake

MLS

16/10/2021 21:30

Real Salt Lake

3 - 1

Colorado Rapids

MLS

21/08/2021 21:05

Colorado Rapids

2 - 1

Real Salt Lake

MLS

24/07/2021 22:10

Real Salt Lake

3 - 0

Colorado Rapids

MLS

03/04/2021 21:00

Colorado Rapids

0 - 3

Real Salt Lake

USA CDS

Real Salt Lake

50%

Draw

33%

Colorado Rapids

17%

Colorado Rapids Last 6 matches

17/05/2023 19:30

Atlanta United 4 - 0 Colorado Rapids

MLS

13/05/2023 21:30

Colorado Rapids 1 - 2 Philadelphia Union

MLS

09/05/2023 22:30

Sacramento Republic FC 2 - 4 Colorado Rapids

USA CUP

06/05/2023 22:35

Los Angeles Galaxy 1 - 3 Colorado Rapids

MLS

29/04/2023 22:30

Vancouver Whitecaps 0 - 0 Colorado Rapids

MLS

26/04/2023 21:00

Colorado Rapids 3 - 1 Northern Colorado

USA CUP

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Real Salt Lake

17/05/2023 23:10

Real Salt Lake 0 - 0 Portland Timbers

MLS

13/05/2023 21:30

Real Salt Lake 0 - 3 Los Angeles FC

MLS

10/05/2023 22:30

Portland Timbers 3 - 4 Real Salt Lake

USA CUP

06/05/2023 20:30

Houston Dynamo 0 - 0 Real Salt Lake

MLS

29/04/2023 21:30

Real Salt Lake 0 - 0 Seattle Sounders

MLS

26/04/2023 22:00

Las Vegas Lights 0 - 0 Real Salt Lake

USA CUP

Win

17%

Draw

67%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Played games

Colorado Rapids

Real Salt Lake

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.59

Scored

Avg. per game

1.38

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.46

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

17 (50%)17 (50%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

28 (76%)9 (24%)

Colorado Rapids

Recent matches

Real Salt Lake

Under /Over

(65%)22 12(35%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(81%)30 7(19%)

Under /Over

(32%)11 23(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)13 24(65%)

Under /Over

(35%)12 22(65%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)19 18(49%)

/Yes

(44%)15 19(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(62%)23 14(38%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Colorado Rapids

Real Salt Lake

Shots

Colorado Rapids

Total shots

9.91 avg / game

Blocked

72 total

Avg. 2.32

Real Salt Lake

Total shots

12.89 avg / game

Blocked

115 total

Avg. 3.19

Colorado Rapids Pass Real Salt Lake

Total passes

12551

Avg. 369 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

14117

Avg. 382 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Colorado Rapids

Played games

Real Salt Lake

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.24

4.50

153

Corners

178

4.81

17.68

601

Throw-ins

594

16.05

1.06

Offsides

2.08

3.00

102

GK saves

100

2.70

Colorado Rapids

DISCIPLINARY

Real Salt Lake

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.24

2.05

0.12

0.05

11.32

385

Fouls

407

11.00

11.53

392

Tackles

493

13.32

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How We Build the Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake on 20 May 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USA Major League Soccer fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Colorado Rapids's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Real Salt Lake's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USA Major League Soccer Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USA Major League Soccer standings and the USA Major League Soccer form table to understand exactly where Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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