Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 May

Real Salt Lake

L W W D L

4th place in USA Major League Soccer

2-1

16/05/2026 21:40

Colorado Rapids

L W L L W

13th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids on 16 May 2026 (kick-off: 21:40) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids preview before placing your bet.

Real Salt Lake are currently 4th with 26 points after 16 matches.
Colorado Rapids sit 13th with 19 points from 17 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Real Salt Lake to win with probability 55%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Real Salt Lake and Colorado Rapids have each won 3 of the last 6 meetings, while 0 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

21:40

2026-05-16

Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids - Prediction & Odds

Real Salt Lake

Colorado Rapids

2026-05-16 21:40

STANDINGS UP TO 16/05/2026

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

01 Nashville SC	39	17	12	3	2	33	12	21
02 Inter Miami CF	37	17	11	4	2	43	30	13
03 New England Revolution	29	16	9	2	5	26	19	7
04 Chicago Fire	26	16	8	2	6	30	22	8
05 New York City FC	25	17	7	4	6	30	23	7
06 Charlotte FC	25	17	7	4	6	28	25	3
07 FC Cincinnati	23	17	6	5	6	41	42	-1
08 New York Red Bulls	22	17	6	4	7	26	37	-11
09 DC United	22	17	5	7	5	24	27	-3
10 Orlando City	20	17	6	2	9	28	44	-16
11 Columbus Crew	19	17	5	4	8	24	26	-2
12 Toronto FC	16	17	3	7	7	23	31	-8
13 CF Montreal	15	17	4	3	10	22	33	-11
14 Philadelphia Union	13	17	3	4	10	22	31	-9
15 Atlanta United	12	17	3	3	11	17	30	-13
01 Vancouver Whitecaps	33	16	10	3	3	37	16	21
02 Los Angeles FC	33	18	10	3	5	34	18	16
03 San Jose Earthquakes	33	17	10	3	4	35	20	15
04 Real Salt Lake	26	16	8	2	6	28	24	4
05 Houston Dynamo	26	16	8	2	6	23	24	-1
06 FC Dallas	26	17	7	5	5	32	25	7
07 St. Louis City	25	17	7	4	6	23	23	0
08 Seattle Sounders	24	16	7	3	6	19	20	-1
09 Minnesota United FC	23	17	6	5	6	19	24	-5
10 Portland Timbers	21	17	6	3	8	31	32	-1
11 Los Angeles Galaxy	21	18	5	6	7	24	29	-5
12 San Diego FC	20	17	5	5	7	31	28	3
13 Colorado Rapids	19	17	6	1	10	26	25	1
14 Austin FC	17	17	4	5	8	22	35	-13
15 Sporting Kansas City	14	17	4	2	11	18	44	-26

Head To Head

04/10/2025 21:35

Real Salt Lake

1 - 0

Colorado Rapids

MLS

17/05/2025 21:30

Colorado Rapids

1 - 0

Real Salt Lake

MLS

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

Real Salt Lake

50%

Draw

Colorado Rapids

50%

Real Salt Lake Last 6 matches

09/05/2026 20:40

FC Dallas 3 - 1 Real Salt Lake MLS

02/05/2026 16:50

Real Salt Lake 2 - 0 Portland Timbers MLS

26/04/2026 19:10

Los Angeles Galaxy 2 - 1 Real Salt Lake MLS

22/04/2026 21:40

Real Salt Lake 0 - 2 Inter Miami CF MLS

18/04/2026 21:40

Real Salt Lake 4 - 2 San Diego FC MLS

04/04/2026 16:40

Real Salt Lake 3 - 1 Sporting Kansas City MLS

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Colorado Rapids

09/05/2026 21:40

Colorado Rapids 0 - 1 St. Louis City MLS

02/05/2026 20:40

Houston Dynamo 1 - 0 Colorado Rapids MLS

29/04/2026 21:00

Colorado Rapids 1 - 1 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC USA CUP

25/04/2026 22:40

Vancouver Whitecaps 3 - 1 Colorado Rapids MLS

22/04/2026 22:40

Los Angeles FC 0 - 0 Colorado Rapids MLS

18/04/2026 16:40

Colorado Rapids 2 - 3 Inter Miami CF MLS

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Real Salt Lake

Colorado Rapids

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.06

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.63

Scored

Avg. per game

0.65

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.71

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 16 matches

YesNo

11 (69%)5 (31%)

In last 16 matches

NoYes

9 (53%)8 (47%)

Real Salt Lake

Recent matches

Colorado Rapids

Under /Over

(94%)15 1(6%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(65%)11 6(35%)

Under /Over

(56%)9 7(44%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(41%)7 10(59%)

Under /Over

(50%)8 8(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(29%)5 12(71%)

/Yes

(75%)12 4(25%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)9 8(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Real Salt Lake

Colorado Rapids

Shots

Real Salt Lake

Total shots

14.00 avg / game

Blocked

51 total

Avg. 3.40

Colorado Rapids

Total shots

10.19 avg / game

Blocked

40 total

Avg. 2.67

Real Salt Lake Pass Colorado Rapids

Total passes

6418

Avg. 428 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

7260

Avg. 454 / game

Accurate

88%

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Real Salt Lake

Played games

Colorado Rapids

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.13

Clean sheets

0.24

4.06

Corners

4.18

15.94

255

Throw-ins

279

16.41

1.63

Offsides

1.12

2.38

GK saves

2.59

Real Salt Lake

DISCIPLINARY

Colorado Rapids

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.56

2.59

0.06

0.24

10.50

168

Fouls

195

11.47

8.25

132

Tackles

130

7.65

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How We Build the Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids on 16 May 2026 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.

Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Real Salt Lake'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 Real Salt Lake 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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