Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake prediction, odds & betting tips – 07/21/2024
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Cristian Arango to score anytime

The Colombian is the leading MLS finisher, with 17 goals to his name already.

Coach Chris Armas managed to pick the Rapids off the ground and now the team is cruising. However, does Colorado Rapids have what it takes to get the better of in-form Real Salt Lake City on the 21st of July? Only by reading our essential Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake betting tips will you find out the answer to this interesting question.

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Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake prediction: Mission impossible for Rapids

Key Stats

  • We saw over 4.5 goals in the previous Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake City head-to-head.
  • Cristian Arango is the top Major League Soccer finisher and his presence definitely boosts our Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake City prediction.
  • Coach Pablo Mastroeni has a wonderful 6-2-1 record against the Rapids.

Correct score prediction: Colorado Rapids 2-3 Real Salt Lake

As mentioned earlier in our Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake City predictions, the last match resulted in dozens of goals. We saw Real Salt Lake City beat the Rapids 2-3 only once in the last six games, but we think it’s about time for another such win from coach Mastroeni’s boys.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Rapids favored by the experts

  • HOME: +108 – 49.4%
  • DRAW: +290 – 24.0%
  • AWAY: +260 – 26.6%

*These Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake odds are subject to change

Coach Chris Armas’ Colorado Rapids are rumored to be the bookies’ expected winners, with a strong 49.4% win probability behind them at +108.

However, we believe that the visitors have the three points up for grabs. Moreover, Cristian Arango to score anytime is our favorite Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake prediction, with a massive 37.59% success chance behind it.

Last five H2Hs: Embarrassing page in Rapids’ history

Make sure to check out the following Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake stats before you add this game to your betslip.

USA MLS 19/05/24

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake

5
Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids

3

USA MLS 10/03/24

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake

1
Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids

2

USA MLS 22/10/23

Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids

0
Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake

1

USA MLS 03/09/23

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake

2
Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids

0

USA US Open Cup 25/05/23

Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids

0
Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake

1

Colorado Rapids team news and form: The Rapids can do more

The 1-1 tie against New York Red Bulls was a strong statement by coach Armas’ boys. They want to partake in the title fight this year, after playing horrendously in 2023. We are sure they will do their best to put a spoke in Real Salt Lake City’s wheel this season.

Predicted lineup: Steffen (GK), Rosenberry, Abubakar, Maxso, Vines, Larraz, Ronan, Cabral, Bassett, Mosso & Navarro

USA MLS 13/04/25

W

San Diego FC

San Diego FC

2

Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids

3

USA MLS 06/04/25

L

Vancouver Whitecaps

Vancouver Whitecaps

2

Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids

0

USA MLS 29/03/25

W

Charlotte FC

Charlotte FC

0

Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids

2

USA MLS 23/03/25

L

Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers

3

Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids

0

USA MLS 16/03/25

W

San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes

1

Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids

2

Real Salt Lake team news and form: Mastroeni must rally the troops

Real Salt Lake City received five yellow cards in last week’s game versus Portland Timbers at Providence Park. This is unacceptable and we are sure the manager will address the elephant in the room as soon as he can.

Predicted lineup: MacMath (GK), Brody, Hidalgo, Vera, Katranis, Ojeda, Eneli, Gomez, Crooks, Luna & Arango

USA MLS 13/04/25

L

Nashville SC

Nashville SC

2

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake

1

USA MLS 05/04/25

W

LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy

0

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake

2

USA MLS 30/03/25

L

Minnesota United

Minnesota United

2

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake

0

USA MLS 23/03/25

L

FC Dallas

FC Dallas

1

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake

0

USA MLS 16/03/25

W

Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo

1

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake

2

Player to watch: Cristian Arango

During the 2024 Major League Soccer campaign, Arango found the net on 17 occasions. Seeing as he is fit and ready for action, we believe he will help make our Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake City predictions a success.

Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Player
Arango can go all the way and secure a Top Goalscorer Award this year. – Photo by Icon Sport

Second player to watch: Diego Luna

Luna is the architect behind Real Salt Lake City’s success recently. He supplied teammates with eight assists, which is why coach Mastroeni is picking him as a firm starter.


Zack is a longtime football fan, writer, and bettor. He also has experience playing and coaching the game of football at a local level. His interest in the MLS, Liga MX and the Canadian Premier League adds a new dimension to the content we have at FootballWhispers.