With eyes on a playoff spot at the end of the regular season, Seattle Sounders play host to Colorado Rapids in a feisty encounter in continuation of the Major League Soccer. Ayomide Oguntimehin looks ahead to the July 17th clash at the Lumen Field Arena.
Seattle Sounders vs Colorado Rapids Preview
Seattle Sounders head into the clash in fine form after returning to Major League Soccer action, following a brief break. Sounders participated in the new-look FIFA Club World Cup, finishing bottom of Group B which also included eventual finalists Paris Saint Germain, Atletico Madrid and Botafogo. Since then, they have claimed impressive results in the league, with two wins and one draw in three games, including a 3-2 away win at Sporting Kansas City in their last match. Seattle Sounders have lost just twice in their last eight MLS matches, and have scored in all games during that run. However, they are winless in their last two home matches, losing 3-2 to Minnesota United before a 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew.
Colorado Rapids, on the other hand, reignited their playoff hopes with an impressive 3-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps in their last outing. The Burgundy Boys are without a win in their last seven away matches and have conceded multiple times in that run. The Rapids have also kept only two clean sheets in their last eight league matches. They were defeated 3-0 by Los Angeles FC in their last away league match and will be up against an in-form Sounders side on Thursday.
Seattle Sounders vs Colorado Rapids: Head to Head (Last five meetings)
- 27.04.2025 – Colorado Rapids 1-1 Seattle Sounders
- 06.10.2024 – Colorado Rapids 0-1 Seattle Sounders
- 16.03.2024 – Seattle Sounders 1-1 Colorado Rapids
- 21.09.2023 – Colorado Rapids 1-2 Seattle Sounders
- 27.02.2023 – Seattle Sounders 4-0 Colorado Rapids
Seattle Sounders have claimed the upper hand in this fixture in recent meetings, winning three of the last five encounters. Colorado Rapids have not won any of the last six meetings between both sides while they have not won an away game against Sounders in their last seven meetings.
Recent Form: Seattle Sounders
Seattle Sounders head into the clash against the Rapids in very impressive form, having won four of their last five MLS matches. They have enjoyed a formidable home record having lost only once at home this season, a 3-2 loss to Minnesota United in June, and have prevented their opponents from scoring in three of the last four home meetings.
Recent Form: Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids have been very inconsistent in the league this season and have won two times in the league in their last eight outings. Rapids are also without an away win since a 2-1 victory over San Jose Earthquakes in March.
Player to Watch: Chidozie Awaziem (Colorado Rapids)
The Nigerian international Chidozie Awaziem have played in all but four of the Rapids league matches this campaign, highlighting his consistency and importance to the team. He played a pivotal role in keeping a clean sheet against Vancouver Whitecaps in their last outing and his leadership abilities will be important if the Rapids are to shut out the Seattle Sounders attacking threat.
Best Betting Odds
- Home (Seattle Sounders) to Win – 1.52 (via 1xBet)
Prediction
Seattle Sounders boast an impressive home record against the Rapids and should continue the streak with a win to boost their chances of securing a home draw in the playoffs.
