Colorado Rapids will be looking to record the third win in a row in the Major League Soccer this week when they host Columbus Crew at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in their 24th round in the competition. Match day schedules for August 14 at 04:00 EAT.
The hosts occupy the 10th place in the Western Conference table with 30 points after 23 matches they have played. The playoffs spots are within reach for Robin Fraser’s men as they are only three points below Portland Timbers in the last playoffs spot. Coming into this game, Colorado Rapids lost one, drew two and won three of their last six matches.
Colorado Rapids prepares for this fixture confident after 4-3 MLS triumph over Minnesota United in their previous game. In that match, Colorado Rapids had 55% possession, 18 shots with nine of them on target and goals scored by Gyasi Zardes (7′, 15′, and 61’) and Diego Rubio (11′). Minnesota United got 14 shots with seven of them on target and goals by Abu Danladi (4′), Luis Amarilla (43′) and Brent Kallman (81′).
Meanwhile, Columbus Crew is fifth in the Eastern Conference standings with 33 points. In their campaign this season, they have recorded eight wins against eight loses and nine draws so far. The visitors have been superb stuff away from home where they are currently unbeaten in five games. Coming into this game the Crew lost one, drew three and won two of their last six matches.
Columbus Crew heads into this meeting off the back off 3-2 MLS success to beat New York City FC in their previous fixture. In that match, Columbus Crew had 43% possession, 16 shots with six of them on target and goals scored by Jonathan Mensah (3′ OG), Juan Camilo Hernández (20′) and Lucas Zelarayán (27′, 75′). New York City FC got 13 shots with five of them on target and a goal by Gabriel Pereira (64′).
Colorado Rapids vs. Columbus Crew head to head
There have been 30 head to head meetings between these two sides since 2003; Colorado Rapid claims 13 wins, Columbus Crew 10 wins while seven matches played out draws.
- Colorado 3-2 Columbus 26/05/19
- Columbus 2-1 Colorado 23/09/18
- Colorado 2-1 Columbus 04/06/17
- Columbus 1-1 Colorado 15/05/16
- Colorado 1-2 Columbus 09/08/15
Home
- Colorado 4-3 Minnesota
- New York 4-5 Colorado
- Seattle 2-1 Colorado
- Colorado 2-0 LA Galaxy
- Colorado 1-1 Orlando
Away
- Columbus 3-2 New York City
- Columbus 1-2 Montreal
- Columbus 0-0 New England
- Columbus 2-0 Cincinnati
- DC United 2-2 Columbus
Colorado Rapids team news
Aboubacar Keita Oliver Larraz and Braian Galván will be unavailable for boss Robin Fraser through injuries.
Columbus Crew team news
Caleb Porter will take to the pitch with a fully fit squad in his ranks.
Prediction and odds
Colorado Rapids won three of their last four matches while Columbus Crew won only one, we are backing a home win after a closely fought contest here.
- Colorado Rapids Win
- Draw
- Both teams to score
