Colorado Rapids
- This is a match between two teams in the bottom three of MLS 2026, with Colorado Rapids23rd with 19 points from 17 games and Austin FC 25th with 17 points, and it's the kind of game that can have a big impact on the table.
- The Rapids have been the better of the two of late, winning two and losing three of their last five in all competitions, while Austin have won one and lost four of their five most recent games.
- There's a huge contrast in styles between these two clubs with Matt Wells' Colorado Rapids much more of a possession-first team and they have the personnel to press high and disrupt opponents when they have the ball.
Austin FC
- Austin's away record in MLS 2026 is 0-3-6, with 1.11 goals scored per game and 3.11 conceded.
- They are still looking for a first away win of the MLS 2026 season, which is a major red flag here.
Head-to-Head
The recent head-to-head is tied at 2-2-1 , with Colorado winning two of the last three at home.
Colorado Rapids
Rafael Navarro is their danger man with six goals in 17 games .
Austin FC
Myrto Uzuni is their most dangerous player with six in 15 appearances this term.
Betting Insights
- Colorado are the most likely winners at 1.73, while Austin come in at 4.3 and the draw at 3.9.
- The home team have won more than half their MLS 2026 home games (4-0-3).
- The better value could be on Colorado to win and both teams to score at a similar price.
Prediction
With the odds being so one-sided in Colorado's favour and the home advantage, it's easy to side with the Rapids at odds of 1.73 .
