Colorado Rapids vs FC Cincinnati Prediction: The bookies have underestimated the visitors

Colorado Rapids welcome FC Cincinnati to the Dick’s Sporting Goods park for the 15th round of the MLS. Colorado Rapids are currently on a terrible run of 4 defeats in a row and they were knocked out of the US Open Cup in their last game. FC Cincinnati are coming into this game as the better side on form and position on the table. They are entering this match with a record of 8 games unbeaten.

Colorado Rapids are in 12th place in the western conference with 12 points from 14 games. While FC Cincinnati are top of the eastern conference with 30 points from 13 matches.

Colorado Rapids (LLLLW)

Colorado Rapids are in very poor form at the moment and their results are clear evidence. They have lost their last 4 games in a row and in their last 5 matches, they had 4 wins and 1 draw. Their most recent game was against Real Salt Lake in the US Open Cup and they lost 1-0.

Colorado Rapids have equally been poor at home, as they have lost their last 3 home games. In their last 5 games at home, they had 3 defeats, 1 win and 1 draw. Their most recent game at home was against Real Salt Lake in the US Open Cup and they lost 1-0.

Colorado Rapids are currently 12th in the western conference, with 12 points and a goal ratio of 12:21. They have played 14 matches this season and they had 2 wins, 6 draws and 6 defeats.

They were up against Real Salt Lake in their most recent match and they lost by a single goal. Jefferson Savarino scored the only goal for Real Salt Lake in the 30th minute of the game. Neither side could change the scoreline after that and the game ended 1-0 at full time. According to statistics, Colorado Rapids had 64% possession, 3 shots on target and 5 corner kicks.

Team streak: losses (4), without a clean sheet (6), more than 2.5 goals (5/6), less than 10.5 corners (5/6).

FC Cincinnati (WWWWW)

FC Cincinnati are in their best form this season. In 5 matches, they had 5 wins and throughout the season, they have lost just once. Their most recent game was the US Open Cup game against NY Red Bulls. They played to a 1-1 draw at full time and went on to win 5-3 on penalties.

FC Cincinnati’s away form is far from perfect as they have had 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 away games. Their last away match was the 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls in the US Open Cup.

FC Cincinnati are at the very top of the eastern conference table, with 30 points and a goal ratio of 21:14. They have played 13 matches so far this season, and they had 9 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat.

FC Cincinnati had to settle the game in penalties when they met New York Red Bulls in the US Open Cup. Both sides played to a 1-1 draw at full time. Yuya Kubo scored first to give FC Cincinnati the lead in the 42nd minute of the match and then in the 92nd minute, Dante Vanzeir gave New York Red Bulls the equalizer to earn the team extra time and then penalties. FC Cincinnati went on to win the game 5-3 on penalties.

According to statistics, FC Cincinnati had 36% possession, 3 shots on target and 3 corner kicks.

Team streak: wins (5), no losses (8), first to score (8/8), less than 10.5 corners (4/5).

Head to Head

Colorado Rapids and FC Cincinnati have faced each other 3 times throughout their history. Colorado Rapid won twice, while FC Cincinnati won once.

Expert Analysis and Tips

Colorado Rapids scored 12 goals and conceded 21 in 14 games this season. They scored an average of 0.9 goals per game and had a 8% conversion rate. They created an average of 2.2 chances per game and played an average of 11.4 shots per game. They played an average of 4.4 shots on target per game and an average of 4.2 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.5 goals per game and they have kept 4 clean sheets.

FC Cincinnati have scored 21 goals and conceded 14 in 13 games this season. They scored an average of 1.6 goals per game and had a 14% conversion rate. They created an average of 2.3 chances per game and played an average of 11.6 shots per game. They played an average of 4.8 shots on target per game and an average of 3.8 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.1 goals per game and they have kept 6 clean sheets.

Betting Tips:-

• Team 2 to Score Goal 1 at 2.08 Odds
• Team 2 to win at least 1 Half at 1.87 Odds
• Team 2 Win FT at 2.62 Odds