Colorado Rapids and Vancouver Whitecaps are scheduled to meet on Sunday, 13 July, in the upcoming round of the MLS.
With both teams struggling in the past few weeks, who will get to boost their confidence with a win from this match? Find out from our Colorado Rapids vs Vancouver Whitecaps prediction and preview.
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Colorado Rapids vs Vancouver Whitecaps prediction: Not many goals expected
Key stats
- Colorado Rapids have gone under 2.5 total goals in eight of their 12 home matches this season in the league.
- Vancouver have averaged just 2.20 total goals per game in the MLS so far.
- Colorado have lost five of their last seven league matches.
- Vancouver Whitecaps have beaten Colorado Rapids in their last two meetings.
Correct score prediction: Colorado Rapids 0-1 Vancouver Whitecaps
While Vancouver enter this game after losing three of their last four games, they have the excuse of having a very tough schedule lately. Despite that, they remain the second seed in the Western Conference.
On the other hand Colorado have lost five of their last seven, so we don't see them capitalising on Vancouver's recent dip in form.
Pre-game odds and win probability: No clear favourites here
- HOME: 6/4 (2.50) – 40.00%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.40%
- AWAY: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.70%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It is clear from these Colorado Rapids vs Vancouver Whitecaps odds that the guests are the expected winners, but only by the slimmest of margins.
Considering the simple fact that the Whitecaps are 12 points ahead of the Rapids in the standings, we expected them to be favoured more heavily in this game.
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Most recent H2Hs: A close matchup
While Vancouver have won the last two meetings between these teams, they were winless in the four games before that, with two wins for Colorado and two draws.
Furthermore, things are equally close when it comes to the overall H2H record between these teams: 13-8-12 in favour of Colorado Rapids.
USA MLS 06/04/25
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USA MLS 02/06/24
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USA MLS 16/05/24
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Vancouver Whitecaps
USA MLS 28/09/23
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USA MLS 22/06/23
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Colorado Rapids preview: Hoping to improve their recent form
As we mentioned already, Colorado have lost five of their last seven games and they've only won three of their last 14 matches in the league. Overall, they have 26 points from 22 games, which puts them just outside of the play-in zone. So, if Rapids can turn things around soon, they still have a good chance of making the playoffs.
Samuel Vines, Zack Steffen, and Alex Harris are out with injuries, while Jackson Travis is suspended for this match.
Predicted lineup: Hansen (GK), Cannon, Maxso, Awaziem, Murphy, Atencio, Ronan, Larraz, Mihailovic, Yapi & Navarro
USA MLS 11/05/25
L
San Jose Earthquakes
2
Colorado Rapids
0
USA MLS 03/05/25
L
DC United
2
Colorado Rapids
1
USA MLS 27/04/25
D
Seattle Sounders
1
Colorado Rapids
1
USA MLS 20/04/25
D
Houston Dynamo
2
Colorado Rapids
2
USA MLS 13/04/25
W
San Diego FC
2
Colorado Rapids
3
Vancouver Whitecaps preview: Can they stop the bleeding?
Ahead of this match, the Whitecaps are in second place in the Western Conference and just one point behind San Diego, with one game in hand. So, they're having a great season, but Vancouver have lost three of their last four games. The losses came against LA Galaxy, who are the reigning champs, Columbus Crew, and San Diego FC. The fourth game, which they've won, was against LAFC, so it was a rough stretch of schedule for Vancouver.
Meanwhile, Ryan Gauld, the team's captain, is out with an injury, while Jayden Nelson is suspended. On the other hand, Sebastian Berhalter and Brian White are back with the team after their time at the CONCACAF Gold Cup with the USA national team.
Predicted lineup: Takaoka (GK), Laborda, Veselinovic, Blackmon, Johnson, Vite, Cubas, Berhalter, Ahmed, White & Sabbi
USA MLS 11/05/25
D
Los Angeles FC
2
Vancouver Whitecaps
2
USA MLS 04/05/25
W
Real Salt Lake
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
2
CONCACAF Champions Cup 01/05/25
W
Inter Miami CF
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
3
USA MLS 27/04/25
W
Minnesota United
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
3
CONCACAF Champions Cup 25/04/25
W
Inter Miami CF
0
Vancouver Whitecaps
2