Colorado Rapids vs. Orlando City SC Prediction, Odds, Lineups | MLS 15/06/2025
The regular season is in motion, and Commerce City, Colorado's Dick's Sporting Goods Park is set to go off on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 4:30 in the morning UK Time (9:30 in late ET). Colorado Rapids, licking their wounds after successive defeats, is up against the Orlando City SC who are riding high after giving the Chicago Fire squads a thrashing. This is not just another day at the office; it is a classic momentum-opportunity for redemption clash, with all eyes on the aging playoff hopes. Add to that Orlando's prior wins over the Rapids, and you've got a battle on your hands; however, Colorado's fortress-way is a force to reckon with. That said, 1xBet odds give way to a tight contest (Home: 3.095, Draw: 3.645, Away: 2.248), and this is where we cut into the form, stats, and insider news to lend the edge. Buckle up for a dry preview that lays down all the work!
Claim Welcome BonusColorado Rapids: form and statistics
Holding the 9th position of the Western Conference, the Colorado Rapids with 19 points obtained from the 17 games played find themselves on the slide with two consecutive losses, conceding five goals and none in return. The other side of form reads L-L-W-W-D, giving the home fans hope, with the Rapids having won four times in seven games at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. A 2-0 hammering at the hands of Austin FC on June 8 saw their lack of creative spark as they could muster just eight shots-two of them on target and 48 percent possession. Djordje Mihailovic spearheads the attack, scoring seven goals, but their one goal per game average further describes their trouble upfront. There are cries against coach Chris Armas, who favors a high-pressing style, for a turnaround. "We know what's at stake. Orlando's tough, but we're ready to bounce back," Armas told Altitude Sports Radio. Having taken the MLS Cup in 2010, their sole big trophy at the time, defeating FC Dallas 2-1 in extra time, the Rapids have fought well at home, losing just once in their last four head-to-head encounters against Orlando. Injury maladies plague the Rapids because goalkeeper Zack Steffen suffers from a knee injury, while Cole Bassett (hamstring) and Josh Atencio (ankle) are doubtful, as reported by Sports Mole. Young Wayne Yapi is causing a stir, with SportyTrader laying a wager for him at +100 to test the Orlando keeper.
On X, fans are frustrated, with @Rapids96Fan tweeting, “Two losses in a row? Armas needs to fix this NOW. #COLvORL better be a W.” Others are optimistic about Yapi, with @MLSInsider noting, “Yapi’s pace could torch Orlando’s backline.”
Colorado Rapids Lineup
Lineup (Predicted 4-2-3-1): Defreitas-Hansen, Cannon, Maxso, Awaziem, Travis, Ronan, Larraz, Ku-DiPietro, Mihailovic, Harris, Yapi
Out: Zack Steffen (knee), Cole Bassett (hamstring, doubtful), Josh Atencio (ankle, doubtful), Jackson Travis (calf, doubtful)
Head Coach: Chris Armas
Orlando City SC: form and statistics
Orlando City SC, a team of contradictions, sits 7th in the Eastern Conference with 27 points from 17 games-defense sometimes lacking but lethal up front. Their recent form is W-L-L-W-D: the 3-1 win over Chicago Fire was a fantastic display of offensive firepower, led by Ojeda Martin (8 goals) and Luis Muriel (6 goals). The back line looked quite vulnerable, though, in the two successive MLS losses that went on just before that, conceding six goals. Away form is rather inconsistent (L-W-D-L-W), conceding 1.29 goals on average. Pareja's counteracting style works well; not that it should bode well for away games. "Colorado's a tough place to play, but we're hungry to keep pushing," Pareja told MLS.com. Since its founding in 2013, Orlando has been to the 2024 MLS Cup final-but lost to LA Galaxy. Their recent history with the Rapids has become favorable, with Orlando winning 6 of the last 10 head-to-head matches. The injury list is shorter than last season-but Wayne Frederick has returned from suspension, according to Football Whispers. SportsGambler put Muriel at +200 to score after his brace against Chicago, while Ojeda's May hat-trick won him praise.
@OrlandoCitySC posted, “Martín Ojeda’s ROCKET 🚀.” Lions fans are confident, with @Orlando_CityUK tweeting a stats preview: “ICYMI: Everything you need to know about #COLvORL in numbers. 🦁” But some worry about away form, with @LionNationSC noting, “We can’t keep leaking goals on the road.”
Orlando City Lineup
Lineup (Predicted 4-2-3-1): Gallese, Freeman, Schlegel, Jansson, Brekalo, Pasalic, Gerbet, Atuesta, Angulo, Ojeda,Muriel
Out: None
Head Coach: Oscar Pareja
Colorado Rapids vs Orlando City SC Head-to-Head Statistics
Orlando City has a 6-2 lead in ten meetings, with two draws. Their last encounter was on June 11, 2023, and Orlando came away with a 2-0 win at home, with Luis Muriel scoring late on the breakaway to seal the victory. Orlando has the edge in the last two meetings; however, Colorado is unbeaten in three of the last four home games against the Lions (one win and two draws). This rivalry is not a grudge remembering recent wins, but the recent dominance of Orlando must hurt the Rapids fans, while Colorado's home record at altitude suggests they can punch back!
Colorado Rapids vs Orlando City SC Betting Tips and Odds
- Eight of Orlando’s last 10 MLS games saw both teams score, and Colorado’s home games average 2.8 goals. Odds: 1.6 (1xBet).
- Six of Colorado’s last eight home matches and seven of Orlando’s last nine games hit over 2.5 goals. Odds: 1.66 (1xBet).
- Orlando are unbeaten in their last three H2H meetings and have lost just once in their last five away games. Odds: 1.61 (1xBet).
- Colorado’s home games average 5.2 corners, and Orlando’s attacking style yields 5.8 corners per game. Odds: 1.953 (1xBet).
- Muriel has scored in two of his last five MLS games, with +200 odds to find the net.
Colorado Rapids vs Orlando City SC Match Prediction
The data from Sportskeeda, Dimers, and SportyTrader reveals these top three betting tips for Colorado Rapids vs. Orlando City SC. The first is to predict a Double Chance outcome for Orlando City SC to Win or Draw at odds of 1.635 on 1xBet. Orlando has attacking depth (31 goals in 17 games) and head-to-head superiority (6-2 in its favor), and thus they have a marginal edge even away. In contrast, injuries to Steffen and Bassett on the Colorado side are a drawback for their backbone, and they score about 1.06 goals per game, a number that cannot match Orlando's firepower. Dimers' model is for a 1-1 draw, which justifies the double chance. Another bet may be Both Teams to Score (BTTS) at 1.6 odds on Betway. Colorado home games have an average of 2.8 goals with Orlando conceding in eight of their last 10 matches. Sportskeeda and Tips.GG see BTTS as a strong pickup, mainly because of threats from Mihailovic and Ojeda. The major third tip is Over 2.5 Goals at 1.66 odds on Bet365. Seven of the last nine matches of Orlando and six of the last eight home matches of Colorado have gone over 2.5 goals. Given the defensive injuries of the Rapids and an average of 1.82 goals scored per game by Orlando, the picks with Football Whispers and SportyTrader for goals-goals-goals do make sense with tons of open play from both sides.
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