Atlanta United vs Colorado Rapids Prediction: Be Prepared for anything

Two teams from the two conferences will be going head-to-head in this game as Atlanta United welcomes Colorado Rapids to the Mercedes-Benz stadium for the 13th fixture of this campaign. Atlanta United are still going through a rough couple of weeks that has seen them lose all of their last 4 matches. And Colorado Rapids come with a much better record but need to overcome the defeat in their last game against Philadelphia Union at home. Atlanta United are 4th in the eastern conference with 18 points while Colorado Rapids are 10th in the western conference with 12 points.

Atlanta United (LLLLW)

Atlanta United are in dire need of a positive response after a very poor run of form in their last 4 matches. They lost all 4 matches in a row and have only recorded 1 win in their last 5 matches. They are currently in 4th place with 18 points, but not for much longer unless they get back to winning ways. They have played 12 matches and they had 5 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats and their goal ratio is 21:21.

Atlanta United were outplayed in their last game against Charlotte FC at home, as they lost 3-1. Charlotte FC took the lead into the break after Justin Meram opened the scoring in the 18th minute. Things became worse for Atlanta United in the second half after Andrew Gutman was sent off for a professional foul in the 51st minute. Charlotte FC then went on to add 2 extra goals in the 52nd and 57th minutes. Atlanta United pulled one back late in the second half through Juan Sanchez Purata.

Team streak: losses (4), without a clean sheet (7), more than 2.5 goals (5/6), both teams scoring (7/7), more than 4.5 cards (4/5), less than 10.5 corners (9/10).

Colorado Rapids (LWWDW)

Colorado Rapids come into this game with much better statistics than the hosts despite ranking lower on the table. Colorado Rapids had 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, with their last game ending in a 2-1 defeat to Philadelphia Union.

Colorado Rapids are in 10th place on the western conference table, with 12 points from 12 matches. They had 2 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats and a goal ratio of 10:14.

Their last game against Philadelphia Union ended in a dramatic fashion but they lost 2-1 at full time. Conor Ronan gave Colorado Rapids the early lead from the penalty spot in the 38 minutes after a VAR decision. And Philadelphia Union grabbed the equalizer in the 47th minute. And in the second half, Philadelphia Union struck again through Julian Carranza in the 52nd minute. Colorado Rapids fought hard to get back in the game but failed and lost the game 2-1 at full time. Both sides were forced to play with 10 men during the match.

Team streak: without a clean sheet (3), more than 2.5 goals (4/5), both teams scoring (6/7), first to score (4/5), more than 4.5 cards (6/8), less than 10.5 corners (5/7).

Head to Head

Atlanta United and Colorado Rapids have faced each other only 4 times. Atlanta United won 3 matches, while Colorado Rapids won 1 match.

Expert Analysis and Tips

Atlanta United have scored 21 goals and conceded 21 in 12 games this season. They scored an average of 1.8 goals per game and had a 14% conversion rate. They created an average of 1.8 chances per game and played an average of 12.5 shots per game. They played an average of 4.2 shots on target per game and an average of 5.1 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.8 goals per game and they have kept 2 clean sheets.

Colorado Rapids have scored 10 goals and conceded 14 in 12 games this season. They scored an average of 0.8 goals per game and had a 7% conversion rate. They created an average of 2.3 chances per game and played an average of 11.8 shots per game. They played an average of 4.5 shots on target per game and an average of 4.4 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.2 goals per game and they have kept 4 clean sheets.

Betting Tips:-

• Both Teams to Score in At Least One Half at 2.17 Odds
• Both Teams to Score at 1.68 Odds
• Correct Score 2-1 at 7.5 Odds