Austin FC vs Colorado Rapids Prediction: The Rapids are cheerful givers

Austin welcomes Colorado Rapids to the Q2 Stadium for round 5 of the Major League Soccer. Austin were on the wrong end of the scoreline after facing a 2-0 defeat against Houston Dynamo in their last match. Prior to that, Austin FC crashed out of the Concacaf Champions League after failing to cover the aggregate scoreline against Violette AC. This is already enough indication that Austin are heading for a crisis. Colorado Rapids are even worse than their opponents, as they are yet to record a single win in all 4 matches played so far in the new campaign. A win for either team will go a long way to boost their morale and pile more misery for the losing side.

Austin FC are deep-diving so early in the campaign. In all 4 matches in the MLS, they have lost twice and won twice. Also, they were sent packing out of the CONCACAF Champions league by Violette AC. They lost the first leg by 3-0 and won the second leg 2-0, which meant they came up short on aggregate goals. They also lost their last match 2-0 against Houston Dynamo away from home. After a goalless first 45 minutes, Austin conceded both goals in the second half from Amine Bassi (Penalty) in the 71st minute and Hector Herrera in the 86th minute.

Austin are lucky to be in the top end of the table, as they are currently 6th in the western conference with 6 points from 4 matches.

Team Streak: - Less than 4.5 cards (9/10)

Colorado Rapids are the perfect description of a horrible experience. Colorado lost 3 out of their 4 matches, with the remaining 1 ending in a draw. In their last 5 matches, they have 4 losses and 1 draw. Their last game ended in a 2-1 defeat against Minnesota United FC. Colorado were the first to open the scoring in the 49th minute, but they failed to keep things together and they conceded from the penalty spot only 5 minutes later. Finally, Miguel Tapias slotted homed in the 82nd minute to hand Colorado a defeat at home.

Colorado Rapids are rock bottom in the eastern conference, as they have collected only 1 point from 4 matches and their goal ratio is 1:7.

Team Streaks: - No wins (5), more than 2.5 goals (8/10), less than 4.5 cards (9/10)

Austin and Colorado have played only 5 matches against each other and both teams have 2 wins and 1 match ended in a draw.

• Austin have not kept a clean sheet in the last 5 meetings.
• Colorado Rapids opened scoring in 4/5 meetings.
• Less than 4.5 cards were given in 4/5 meetings.
• Less than 10.5 corners were played in 4/5 meetings.

Playing against Colorado Rapids should be a guaranteed 3 points for any team and I don't see any reason why Austin should not grab all 3 points here. Austin is better on form and they are playing at home to a very poor Colorado Rapid team.

• Bet on Home Win or Draw and Under 4.5 Goals at 1.61 Odds
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