Colorado Rapids vs New York City Predictions

Colorado Rapids are off the bottom of the Western Conference table but even a win this weekend won’t be enough to lift them out of the bottom two, while New York City will remain in the playoff places if they avoid defeat on Sunday. However, the visitors have lost their last three matches in all competitions and could struggle this weekend at a stadium they have never won at before.

An own goal from Smith saw Colorado Rapids go behind at Portland Timbers last weekend but the visitors responded within a minute via USA international Lewis and the teams went in level at the interval. In the second half, a penalty from Valeri saw Portland Timbers restore their one-goal advantage but fourteen minutes from time Nicholson scored and rescued a point for the visitors.

New York City made the short trip to face local rivals New York RB last time out and took the lead in the seventh minute through Heber. However, this turned out to be a false dawn for the visitors as Royer equalised in first-half stoppage time for Red Bulls and then put the hosts in front on the hour mark. New York City edge the possession stats and created more goalscoring opportunities than their hosts but still ended up losing the game.

The head to head record between these two clubs and both sides performances over the last few weeks suggests that a double chance bet on Colorado Rapids will payout this weekend. Colorado Rapids have drawn each of their previous two home games against New York City. Colorado Rapids have picked up one win and two draws from their last five matches, while New York City have lost three of their last five. Under 2.5 goals have been scored in two of New York City’s last three matches, which is why we’re backing Sunday’s game to end in a goalless draw.

Kamara top scores for the hosts this season with eight MLS goals, while Heber leads the way for New York City with seven league goals. We’re confident that a double chance bet on Colorado Rapids will payout on Sunday and have predicted a final scoreline of 0-0. Colorado Rapids have never lost at home to New York City but the hosts have never beaten their guests before which is why the most likely result is a draw.