Philadelphia and Colorado are scheduled to meet in the early hours of Sunday, 27 July, in the next round of the MLS.
Will the host secure a win as expected or can Colorado surprise them? Read our Philadelphia vs Colorado prediction and preview to find that out and more.
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Philadelphia vs Colorado prediction: Hosts to get the points
Key stats
- In the previous meeting between these two teams in the League Cup, Tai Baribo scored a brace.
- Philadelphia have only lost once at home in 12 games in the league this season.
- With three wins in their last four meetings with Colorado, Philadelphia have been the better team when it comes to their recent H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Philadelphia 3-1 Colorado
While Philadelphia fights to secure a top seed in the entire league this season, Colorado are struggling to keep up with other teams in the Western Conference playoff race.
The hosts have also been in better form lately since Colorado have just one win in their last five matches, so we expect Philadelphia to secure a comfortable win on Sunday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies backing Philadelphia to win
- HOME: 11/20 (1.55) – 64.50%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.00%
- AWAY: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.70%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It is clear from these Philadelphia vs Colorado odds that the hosts are the expected winners, which shouldn't be a surprise since Philadelphia are 17 points ahead of Colorado in the MLS standings right now.
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Most recent H2Hs: Union with the advantage lately
Colorado Rapids are winless in their last five meetings with Philadelphia, at least when it comes to regular time since they did end up winning their last duel in the League Cup after penalties.
Overall, these two teams are tied with four wins and six draws.
Leagues Cup 25/08/24
Philadelphia Union
Colorado Rapids
USA MLS 14/05/23
Colorado Rapids
Philadelphia Union
America Friendlies 18/02/23
Philadelphia Union
Colorado Rapids
USA MLS 28/08/22
Philadelphia Union
Colorado Rapids
USA MLS 30/05/19
Philadelphia Union
Colorado Rapids
Philadelphia Union preview: Chasing the top
With 47 points from 24 games in the league so far, Philadelphia sit in third place in the Eastern Conference, just one point behind conference and league leaders Cincinnati. A win over Colorado could put them at the top, which their fans certainly expect given the team's good form lately with four wins in the last seven games.
Ian Glavinovich remains out for the Union due to a knee injury, while Frankie Westfield and Nathan Harriel are suspended for this match.
Predicted lineup: Blake (GK), Mbaizo, Glesnes, Makhanya, Wagner, Vassilev, Bueno, Q. Sullivan, Bedoya, Baribo & Damiani
USA MLS 10/05/25
D
Columbus Crew
2
Philadelphia Union
2
USA US Open Cup 07/05/25
W
Indy Eleven
1 (4)
Philadelphia Union
1 (5)
USA MLS 03/05/25
W
CF Montreal
1
Philadelphia Union
2
USA MLS 26/04/25
W
DC United
0
Philadelphia Union
3
USA MLS 19/04/25
W
Atlanta United
0
Philadelphia Union
3
Colorado Rapids preview: Looking for their best form
With just one win in the last five league matches, Colorado haven't been at the top of their game lately. They remain in pursuit of a playoff spot though since they're currently seventh in the Western Conference, but a few teams are right at their heels, so it should be an interesting race to see who makes it to the post-season.
Meanwhile, Ali Fadal and Wayne Frederick are currently out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Steffen (GK), Cannon, Maxso, Awaziem, Vines, C. Bassett, Atencio, C. Harris, Mihailovic, Ku-DiPietro & 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
Player to watch: Tai Baribo
The 27-year-old forward from Israel has been in fantastic form this season since he's currently third in the league when it comes to top scorers in the MLS with 14 goals in 20 games.
Furthermore, nine of his 14 league goals came at home, in Philadelphia, which is another reason to keep a close eye on Baribo in this match.