Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 May

Columbus Crew

W D D W D

3rd place in USA Major League Soccer

3-2

31/05/2023 19:30

Colorado Rapids

L D W L D

14th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids on 31 May 2023 (kick-off: 19:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids preview before placing your bet.

Columbus Crew are currently 3rd with 57 points after 34 matches.
Colorado Rapids sit 14th with 27 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Columbus Crew to win with probability 59%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Columbus Crew and Colorado Rapids have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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

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Weather

19:30

2023-05-31

Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids - Prediction & Odds

Columbus Crew

Colorado Rapids

2023-05-31 19:30

STANDINGS UP TO 31/05/2023

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

13/08/2022 21:05

Colorado Rapids

1 - 1

Columbus Crew

MLS

25/05/2019 21:10

Colorado Rapids

3 - 2

Columbus Crew

MLS

22/09/2018 19:30

Columbus Crew

2 - 1

Colorado Rapids

MLS

03/06/2017 21:00

Colorado Rapids

2 - 1

Columbus Crew

MLS

14/05/2016 19:40

Columbus Crew

1 - 1

Colorado Rapids

MLS

08/08/2015 21:05

Colorado Rapids

1 - 2

Columbus Crew

MLS

Columbus Crew

33%

Draw

33%

Colorado Rapids

33%

Columbus Crew Last 6 matches

28/05/2023 20:55

Nashville 3 - 1 Columbus Crew MLS

24/05/2023 19:00

Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1 - 0 Columbus Crew USA CUP

20/05/2023 19:30

FC Cincinnati 3 - 2 Columbus Crew MLS

17/05/2023 19:30

Columbus Crew 2 - 0 Los Angeles Galaxy MLS

13/05/2023 19:30

Columbus Crew 2 - 2 Orlando City MLS

10/05/2023 19:00

Loudoun United 1 - 5 Columbus Crew USA CUP

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Colorado Rapids

27/05/2023 21:30

Colorado Rapids 0 - 1 FC Cincinnati MLS

24/05/2023 22:00

Colorado Rapids 0 - 1 Real Salt Lake USA CUP

20/05/2023 21:30

Colorado Rapids 2 - 3 Real Salt Lake MLS

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

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Played games

Goals

Scored

440

Avg. per game

1.70

Conceded

335

Avg. per game

1.29

Scored

359

Avg. per game

1.43

Conceded

390

Avg. per game

1.55

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 259 matches

YesNo

210 (81%)49 (19%)

In last 259 matches

NoYes

191 (76%)60 (24%)

Columbus Crew

Recent matches

Colorado Rapids

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(67%)30 15(33%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Columbus Crew

Colorado Rapids

Shots

Columbus Crew

Total shots

7.32 avg / game

Blocked

288 total

Avg. 2.36

Colorado Rapids

Total shots

11.17 avg / game

Blocked

505 total

Avg. 2.89

Columbus Crew Pass Colorado Rapids

Total passes

64102

Avg. 286 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

84455

Avg. 393 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Columbus Crew

259

Played games

Colorado Rapids

251

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.25

2.74

709

Corners

1040

4.14

7.24

1876

Throw-ins

3666

14.61

1.03

267

Offsides

334

1.33

1.48

383

GK saves

682

2.72

Columbus Crew

DISCIPLINARY

Colorado Rapids

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.70

182

425

1.69

0.01

0.08

5.15

1335

Fouls

2299

9.16

6.31

1635

Tackles

2591

10.32

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How We Build the Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids on 31 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.

Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Columbus Crew's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Colorado Rapids'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 Columbus Crew and Colorado Rapids 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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