Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

Colorado Rapids

L W L D L

11th place in USA Major League Soccer

1-0

17/05/2025 21:30

Real Salt Lake

L L W W L

9th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake on 17 May 2025 (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 17, 2025 at 21:30.
Colorado Rapids are currently 11th with 41 points after 34 matches.
Real Salt Lake sit 9th with 41 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.08.

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

2025-05-17

Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake - Prediction & Odds

Colorado Rapids

Real Salt Lake

2025-05-17 21:30

STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2025

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

01 Philadelphia Union	66	34	20	6	8	57	35	22
02 FC Cincinnati	65	34	20	5	9	52	40	12
03 Inter Miami CF	65	34	19	8	7	81	55	26
04 Charlotte FC	59	34	19	2	13	55	46	9
05 New York City FC	56	34	17	5	12	50	44	6
06 Nashville	54	34	16	6	12	58	45	13
07 Columbus Crew	54	34	14	12	8	55	51	4
08 Chicago Fire	53	34	15	8	11	68	60	8
09 Orlando City	53	34	14	11	9	63	51	12
10 New York Red Bulls	43	34	12	7	15	48	47	1
11 New England Revolution	36	34	9	9	16	44	51	-7
12 Toronto FC	32	34	6	14	14	37	44	-7
13 CF Montreal	28	34	6	10	18	34	60	-26
14 Atlanta United	28	34	5	13	16	38	63	-25
15 DC United	26	34	5	11	18	30	66	-36
01 San Diego FC	63	34	19	6	9	64	41	23
02 Vancouver Whitecaps	63	34	18	9	7	66	38	28
03 Los Angeles FC	60	34	17	9	8	65	40	25
04 Minnesota United FC	58	34	16	10	8	56	39	17
05 Seattle Sounders	55	34	15	10	9	58	48	10
06 Austin FC	47	34	13	8	13	37	45	-8
07 FC Dallas	44	34	11	11	12	52	55	-3
08 Portland Timbers	44	34	11	11	12	41	48	-7
09 Real Salt Lake	41	34	12	5	17	38	49	-11
10 San Jose Earthquakes	41	34	11	8	15	60	63	-3
11 Colorado Rapids	41	34	11	8	15	44	56	-12
12 Houston Dynamo	37	34	9	10	15	43	56	-13
13 St. Louis City	32	34	8	8	18	44	58	-14
14 Los Angeles Galaxy	30	34	7	9	18	46	66	-20
15 Sporting Kansas City	28	34	7	7	20	46	70	-24

Head To Head

20/07/2024 21:30

Colorado Rapids

3 - 2

Real Salt Lake

MLS

18/05/2024 21:40

Real Salt Lake

5 - 3

Colorado Rapids

MLS

09/03/2024 22:40

Real Salt Lake

1 - 2

Colorado Rapids

MLS

21/10/2023 21:10

Colorado Rapids

0 - 1

Real Salt Lake

MLS

02/09/2023 21:30

Real Salt Lake

2 - 0

Colorado Rapids

MLS

24/05/2023 22:00

Colorado Rapids

0 - 1

Real Salt Lake

USA CUP

Colorado Rapids

50%

Draw

Real Salt Lake

50%

Colorado Rapids Last 6 matches

14/05/2025 22:30

San Diego FC 2 - 0 Colorado Rapids

MLS

10/05/2025 21:30

Colorado Rapids 0 - 2 San Jose Earthquakes

MLS

03/05/2025 19:30

DC United 2 - 1 Colorado Rapids

MLS

26/04/2025 21:30

Colorado Rapids 1 - 1 Seattle Sounders

MLS

19/04/2025 20:30

Houston Dynamo 2 - 2 Colorado Rapids

MLS

12/04/2025 21:35

Colorado Rapids 3 - 2 San Diego FC

MLS

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Real Salt Lake

14/05/2025 21:30

Real Salt Lake 0 - 0 Portland Timbers

MLS

10/05/2025 20:30

FC Dallas 1 - 1 Real Salt Lake

MLS

03/05/2025 21:30

Vancouver Whitecaps 2 - 1 Real Salt Lake

MLS

26/04/2025 19:30

San Diego FC 1 - 3 Real Salt Lake

MLS

19/04/2025 21:35

Real Salt Lake 0 - 1 Toronto FC

MLS

12/04/2025 20:35

Nashville 2 - 1 Real Salt Lake

MLS

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

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

1.29

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.65

Scored

Avg. per game

1.11

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.49

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

24 (71%)10 (29%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

25 (71%)10 (29%)

Colorado Rapids

Recent matches

Real Salt Lake

Under /Over

(82%)28 6(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)25 10(29%)

Under /Over

(32%)11 23(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(34%)12 23(66%)

Under /Over

(50%)17 17(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(34%)12 23(66%)

/Yes

(53%)18 16(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(54%)19 16(46%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Colorado Rapids

Real Salt Lake

Shots

Colorado Rapids

Total shots

11.26 avg / game

Blocked

73 total

Avg. 3.17

Real Salt Lake

Total shots

13.80 avg / game

Blocked

100 total

Avg. 4.55

Colorado Rapids Pass Real Salt Lake

Total passes

12934

Avg. 380 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

45%

Total passes

15740

Avg. 450 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Colorado Rapids

Played games

Real Salt Lake

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.20

4.88

166

Corners

160

4.57

17.53

596

Throw-ins

583

16.66

1.38

Offsides

1.80

3.41

116

GK saves

101

2.89

Colorado Rapids

DISCIPLINARY

Real Salt Lake

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.56

2.51

0.06

0.14

9.12

310

Fouls

432

12.34

11.12

378

Tackles

429

12.26

NEXT MATCHES

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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 17 May 2025 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

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our USA Major League Soccer predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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