With the season just past its halfway mark, Colorado Rapids play host to Sporting Kansas City as action continues in the Major League Soccer. Ayomide Oguntimehin previews the July 5th clash at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City Match Preview
After an exciting weekend 3-3 draw against New England Revolution in their last league game, Colorado Rapids welcome Sporting Kansas City to their home ground, hoping to secure a second consecutive home victory. The Rapids are unbeaten in their past two matches, including a 2-0 win over Los Angeles Galaxy in their last home match. Their home form has been impressive of late, with three victories from their last five matches.
Sporting Kansas City, on the other hand, head into the encounter in 12th spot on the Western Conference standings, after a 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake in their last encounter. The Wizards remain six points adrift of a playoff spot and have won just twice on the road this season. They have also failed to keep a clean sheet in six consecutive matches, highlighting their defensive vulnerability.
Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City Head to Head (Last five meetings)
- 19.09.2024 – Sporting Kansas City 4-1 Colorado Rapids
- 05.07.2024 – Colorado Rapids 2-1 Sporting Kansas City
- 09.04.2023 – Sporting Kansas City 0-1 Colorado Rapids
- 05.03.2023 – Colorado Rapids 0-0 Sporting Kansas City
- 19.05.2022 – Sporting Kansas City 2-1 Colorado Rapids
The last five meetings between both sides have been relatively balanced with two wins apiece and a draw. However, the Rapids have not lost a home game against the Wizards since 2014, winning two of the last three.
Recent Form: Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids are on a two-game unbeaten streak in the league, recording an impressive win over bottom-placed LA Galaxy before a stalemate against the New England Revolution. They previously lost three consecutive matches before then and have been relatively inconsistent throughout the season.
Recent Form: Sporting Kansas City
Sporting Kansas City also on a two-game unbeaten streak although they have been inconsistent as well. They have also scored multiple times in four of their last six matches, having done so once in six prior games.
Player to Watch: Chidozie Awaziem (Colorado Rapids)
The Super Eagles defender has been a key figure since his arrival in 2024 and has played all available minutes in 15 of the Rapids league games so far. His experience and tactical awareness will be key in shutting down the Wizards attack.
Best Betting Odds:
- Home (Colorado Rapids) Win or Draw – 1.28 (via1xBet)
Prediction
Sporting Kansas City have a poor away record against the Rapids, while they have also won just twice on the road this season.
Colorado Rapids are looking to secure a playoff berth and should record an easy win or draw against the Wizards.
