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Atlanta United - Colorado Rapids
USA MLS - Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Prediction 1
Thiago Almada to Score Anytime
+167
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Prediction 2
BTTS
-138
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*These betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Top Atlanta United vs Colorado Rapids Predictions & Betting Lines
We can’t wait for Thursday’s MLS brawl between Atlanta United and Colorado Rapids at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. All the signs point to a thrilling game on the 18th of May. We just hope the 22 on the pitch live up to the expectations.
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Thiago Almada to Score Anytime
If there’s one man in particular who has the required arsenal to make a difference for Atlanta United on the 18th of May, it’s Thiago Almada. The up-and-coming Argentine playmaker is having one hell of a season with the Atlanta United jersey and with five goals and five assists to his name, he’s proving to be adept at both – bagging goal after goal and orchestrating Atlanta United’s attacks.
Hardly an attack goes by without Thiago Almada having something to do with the ball. He rarely gets subbed or benched, he’s on penalty duty for Atlanta United, and he’s the focal point of attacks. If he doesn’t help Atlanta United defeat Colorado Rapids, no one can.
BTTS
Our second Atlanta United vs Colorado Rapids prediction is for both teams to score on the 18th of May. If you are to look carefully at Atlanta United’s last couple of games, you’ll find that the team has trouble keeping the ball away from Westberg’s net. All six of the last Atlanta United matches ended with BTTS. Why wouldn’t this one as well?
After all, not one of the four direct games between the two teams ended with BTTS. A goals galore is long overdue and we have high expectations from the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Atlanta United vs Colorado Rapids Odds & Head-to-Head Record
This section of our article is based on the assumption our readers need quick access to the key Atlanta United vs Colorado Rapids head-to-head record. Any smart bettor does!
Head to Head
05/03/22
USA MLS USA
Colorado Rapids
Atlanta United
3
0
27/04/19
USA MLS USA
Atlanta United
Colorado Rapids
1
0
15/09/18
USA MLS USA
Colorado Rapids
Atlanta United
0
3
25/06/17
USA MLS USA
Atlanta United
Colorado Rapids
1
0
Last Five - Atlanta United
31/08/24
USA MLS USA
Charlotte FC
Atlanta United
0
1
W
25/08/24
USA MLS USA
LA Galaxy
Atlanta United
2
0
L
04/08/24
Leagues Cup Leagues
Santos Laguna
Atlanta United
0 (5)
0 (3)
L
27/07/24
Leagues Cup Leagues
DC United
Atlanta United
3 (6)
3 (5)
L
20/07/24
USA MLS USA
Columbus Crew
Atlanta United
1
2
W
Last Five - Colorado Rapids
01/09/24
USA MLS USA
FC Dallas
Colorado Rapids
2
3
W
25/08/24
Leagues Cup Leagues
Philadelphia Union
Colorado Rapids
2 (1)
2 (3)
W
22/08/24
Leagues Cup Leagues
Los Angeles FC
Colorado Rapids
4
0
L
18/08/24
Leagues Cup Leagues
Club America
Colorado Rapids
0 (8)
0 (9)
W
14/08/24
Leagues Cup Leagues
Toluca
Colorado Rapids
1
2
W
Atlanta United odds: -212 – 66.0%
Draw odds: +350 – 21.0%
Colorado Rapids odds: +560 – 13.0%
Our “Thiago Almada to Score Anytime” tip has a solid 37.5% likelihood to succeed at +167, according to the bookies. Furthermore, at -212, Atlanta United are the expected winners ahead of Thursday’s clash with a staggering 66.0% win probability that should be enough for the home team to secure much-needed three points.
Atlanta United vs Colorado Rapids Lineups & Team News
Atlanta United
Our Atlanta United vs Colorado Rapids predictions try to look past what was going on in coach Gonzalo Pineda’s camp recently. His boys got pipped in three back-to-back MLS games so they’ll be more than eager to prove they are no has-beens.
Predicted lineup – Westberg (GK), Gutman, Purata, Robinson, Lennon, Rossetto, Sosa, Wiley, Almada, Araujo & Chol
Colorado Rapids
With 12 points to their name, Colorado Rapids are a mid-table team and as such, they aren’t going to be the ones who’ll have to prove anything. Atlanta United will have the pressure to succeed and that might be coach Robin Fraser’s only chance to surprise Thiago Almada and his teammates on the 18th of May.
Predicted lineup – Yarbrough (GK), Abubakar, Wilson, Maxso, Nicholson, Priso, Ronan, Rosenberry, Rubio, Max & Cabral
Starting Lineups
Atlanta United
Colorado Rapids
*Starting lineups are usually announced 1hr before the kick-off
Player to Watch: Caleb Wiley
Coach Gonzalo Pineda’s atomic trio – Wiley-Giaokoumakis-Almada is dragging the team to glory this season. Wiley is the player with the least number of goals but he did score thrice this season. We expect to see more from him versus Colorado Rapids as the visitors are hardly up for the task on the 18th of May.
Caleb Wiley’s lightning-fast speed is causing mayhem in the opposition’s penalty boxes and we’re sure that he’ll be among coach Gonzalo Pineda’s starting XI for the job on Thursday. The left-back is also one of the key creators on the team as he already provided teammates with two valuable assists.
Q&As About Our Atlanta United vs Colorado Rapids Predictions
- Which team in the Eastern Conference enjoys the highest attendance? – Atlanta United. Coach Gonzalo Pineda’s boys see an average of 47,455 people per game.
- In how many of the four games between the two teams did Colorado score? – In only one – the last match on the 6th of March, 2022.
- Where can I get more MLS betting suggestions? – Football Whispers’ soccer experts work tirelessly to provide you with top-notch MLS predictions.
