Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City: Prediction for the Match on July 4 2025

Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City: Prediction for the Match on July 05 2025

The DSG Park will host the Major League Soccer encounter between Colorado Rapids and Sporting Kansas City. The two teams settled for a draw with their respective opponents last time out. Will there be a winner in this fixture? Below, we will look into the game previews and offer best betting opportunities. 

Colorado Rapids: Form and Statistics

Colorado Rapids were on the road against the previous time out against New England Revolution and settled for a draw in a dramatic 3-3 encounter. In that game, Colorado Rapids took a three goal lead with Calvin Harris, Rafael Navarro, and Theodore Ku-DiPietro all netting for them before conceding three times in the second half. Ahead of this game, Colorado Rapids have now lost two and won three of their last five home matches. This team sits 8th in the standings with 26 points after 20 matches. 

Colorado Rapids Lineup

Compared to the Sporting Kansas City, Colorado Rapids have a smaller number of players completely ruled out of this game. However, there are questionable players like Cole Bassett and Djordje Mihailovic who are not fully fit after ankle injury. Also, Ali Fadal might make his return after a long knee injury that has kept him out since the start of the season. Yet, Reggie Cannon will be out due to accumulated yellow cards, while Zackary Steffen is not close to fitness after a knee injury. 

🔖 Colorado Rapids Expected Lineup (4-4-2)

 Nicholas Defreitas-Hansen (GK), Connor Ronan, Andreas Maxsö, Chidozie Awaziem, Sam Vines, Calvin Harris, Josh Atencio, Oliver Larraz, Theodore Ku-DiPietro, Rafael Navarro, Darren Yapi

⛔️Unavailable: Cole Bassett, Djordje Mihailovic, Ali Fadal (questionable), Reggie Cannon (suspension), Zackary Steffen (injured) 

👤 Head Coach: Chris Armas

Sporting Kansas City: Form and Statistics

Sporting Kansas City came from behind against Real Salt Lake to pick a point in their last league game. In a 1-1 contest, a second half strike from Erik Thommy was enough to see this side avoid a defeat. However, Sporting Kansas City recent performances have not been consistent, losing to Los Angeles FC and FC Dallas in consecutive games. Yet, they managed to pick wins over Charlotte and Houston Dynamo which positioned them 12th on the log.

Sporting Kansas City Lineup

Sporting Kansas City have a long injury list with four players out of this gameweek 21. Zohran Bassong is on international duty with the Canada team for the Gold Cup and will not be in the squad list. However, Robert Voloder has a collarbone injury and is sidelined. Nemanja Radoja is out due to a thigh problem while Daniel Rosero has a broken ankle. However, a double yellow card against Real Salt Lake will see Jake Davis miss out due to suspension. 

🔖 Sporting Kansas City Expected Lineup (4-3-3)

John Pulskamp (GK), Khiry Shelton, Jansen Miller, Ian James, Tim Leibold, Jacob Bartlett, Manu García, Memo Rodríguez, Erik Thommy, Santiago Muñóz, Dániel Sallói.

⛔️Unavailable: Robert Voloder, Nemanja Radoja, Daniel Rosero (all injured), Jake Davis (suspension) Zohran Bassong (international duty)

👤 Head Coach: István Urbányi

Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City: Head-to-Head Statistics

In their recent meeting, Sporting Kansas City cruised to a 4-1 win at the Children’s Mercy Park. However, the two teams have a split win in their last five meetings with one encounter ending in a goalless draw. In that run, Colorado Rapids scored five goals, while Sporting Kansas City scored seven. 

Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City: Betting Tips & Odds

• The two teams could only take a point in their last respective fixture. A similar result is possible here with odds at 3.90 on Bet365 bookmaker.
• The Colorado Rockies have only one win in their last five matches and will be eager to bounce back to winning ways. The home team is favourite in this fixture with a winning odds of 1.80 on Betway bookmaker.
• Despite being the underdog in this fixture, Sporting Kansas City won the last meeting of this fixture and has lost only once in their last four road matches. A win for the visiting team is available at 4.00 on 1Xbet with double chance at 1.98.
• In the last three meetings between Colorado Rapids and Sporting Kansas City, we have not witnessed a tie. A win for either side is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.25.

Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City Match Prediction 05 July 2025

The two teams have to step up their game after a number of less than impressive play. Looking at their position on the standings, it is clear that these two sides have not lived up to expectations and despite the Colorado Rapids sitting in the playoffs spot, they have not been able to solidify their stand. However, recent matches shows these two teams are struggling in defence, but nothing can be ruled out in this fixture. Meanwhile, I prefer the Colorado Rockies at home, but they can not be trusted with Sporting Kansas City also proving stubborn lately. Expect a tight game, as a draw is a high possibility in this contest that has the potential of ending with a 1-1 scoreline. 

Our match prediction is a full time draw with odds at 4.05 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is a 1-1 correct score with odds at 7.50 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is under 2.5 goals with odds at 2.37 on Betway bookmaker.