Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 May

Real Salt Lake

W D D D W

3rd place in USA Major League Soccer

5-3

18/05/2024 21:40

Colorado Rapids

L W L L L

7th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids on 18 May 2024 (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 will face Colorado Rapids in USA Major League Soccer on May 18, 2024 at 21:40.
Real Salt Lake are currently 3rd with 59 points after 34 matches.
Colorado Rapids sit 7th with 50 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.70.

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

21:40

2024-05-18

Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids - Prediction & Odds

Real Salt Lake

Colorado Rapids

2024-05-18 21:40

STANDINGS UP TO 18/05/2024

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

01 Inter Miami CF	74	34	22	8	4	79	49	30
02 Columbus Crew	66	34	19	9	6	72	40	32
03 FC Cincinnati	59	34	18	5	11	58	48	10
04 Orlando City	52	34	15	7	12	59	50	9
05 Charlotte FC	51	34	14	9	11	46	37	9
06 New York City FC	50	34	14	8	12	54	49	5
07 New York Red Bulls	47	34	11	14	9	55	50	5
08 Montreal Impact	43	34	11	10	13	48	64	-16
09 Atlanta United	40	34	10	10	14	46	49	-3
10 DC United	40	34	10	10	14	52	70	-18
11 Toronto FC	37	34	11	4	19	40	61	-21
12 Philadelphia Union	37	34	9	10	15	62	55	7
13 Nashville	36	34	9	9	16	38	54	-16
14 New England Revolution	31	34	9	4	21	37	74	-37
15 Chicago Fire	30	34	7	9	18	40	62	-22
01 Los Angeles FC	64	34	19	7	8	63	43	20
02 Los Angeles Galaxy	64	34	19	7	8	69	50	19
03 Real Salt Lake	59	34	16	11	7	65	48	17
04 Seattle Sounders	57	34	16	9	9	51	35	16
05 Houston Dynamo	54	34	15	9	10	47	39	8
06 Minnesota United FC	52	34	15	7	12	58	49	9
07 Colorado Rapids	50	34	15	5	14	61	60	1
08 Vancouver Whitecaps	47	34	13	8	13	52	49	3
09 Portland Timbers	47	34	12	11	11	65	56	9
10 Austin FC	42	34	11	9	14	39	48	-9
11 FC Dallas	41	34	11	8	15	54	56	-2
12 St. Louis City	37	34	8	13	13	50	63	-13
13 Sporting Kansas City	31	34	8	7	19	51	66	-15
14 San Jose Earthquakes	21	34	6	3	25	41	78	-37

Head To Head

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

20/05/2023 21:30

Colorado Rapids

2 - 3

Real Salt Lake

MLS

09/07/2022 22:05

Real Salt Lake

2 - 2

Colorado Rapids

MLS

Real Salt Lake

17%

Draw

17%

Colorado Rapids

67%

Real Salt Lake Last 6 matches

15/05/2024 21:30

Real Salt Lake 2 - 0 Seattle Sounders

MLS

11/05/2024 22:40

Los Angeles Galaxy 2 - 2 Real Salt Lake

MLS

08/05/2024 21:00

New Mexico United 4 - 2 Real Salt Lake

USA CUP

04/05/2024 21:40

Real Salt Lake 1 - 0 FC Kansas City

MLS

27/04/2024 19:40

Philadelphia Union 1 - 2 Real Salt Lake

MLS

20/04/2024 20:40

Chicago Fire 0 - 4 Real Salt Lake

MLS

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Colorado Rapids

15/05/2024 21:30

Colorado Rapids 1 - 0 Vancouver Whitecaps

MLS

11/05/2024 21:40

Colorado Rapids 2 - 3 San Jose Earthquakes

MLS

05/05/2024 16:10

New York City FC 0 - 2 Colorado Rapids

MLS

27/04/2024 19:40

FC Cincinnati 2 - 1 Colorado Rapids

MLS

20/04/2024 21:40

Colorado Rapids 2 - 1 FC Dallas

MLS

13/04/2024 22:40

San Jose Earthquakes 0 - 3 Colorado Rapids

MLS

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Played games

Real Salt Lake

Colorado Rapids

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.83

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.36

Scored

Avg. per game

1.72

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.92

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

28 (78%)8 (22%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

31 (86%)5 (14%)

Real Salt Lake

Recent matches

Colorado Rapids

Under /Over

(81%)29 7(19%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(92%)33 3(8%)

Under /Over

(42%)15 21(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(39%)14 22(61%)

Under /Over

(56%)20 16(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(67%)24 12(33%)

/Yes

(61%)22 14(39%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(69%)25 11(31%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Real Salt Lake

Colorado Rapids

Shots

Real Salt Lake

Total shots

13.39 avg / game

Blocked

71 total

Avg. 3.09

Colorado Rapids

Total shots

11.56 avg / game

Blocked

64 total

Avg. 2.56

Real Salt Lake Pass Colorado Rapids

Total passes

16178

Avg. 449 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

14771

Avg. 410 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Real Salt Lake

Played games

Colorado Rapids

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.17

5.06

182

Corners

165

4.58

17.78

640

Throw-ins

727

20.19

1.83

Offsides

1.94

3.64

131

GK saves

119

3.31

Real Salt Lake

DISCIPLINARY

Colorado Rapids

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.86

1.44

0.06

0.06

11.89

428

Fouls

324

9.00

13.72

494

Tackles

522

14.50

NEXT MATCHES

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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 18 May 2024 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

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