Preview: Colorado Rapids vs Inter Miami prediction, odds, where to watch, time | MLS 2026
The only confrontation between these clubs has ended in a draw.
Colorado Rapids will now have a face-off against Inter Miami CF in their round 8 clash of the 2026 Major League Soccer. This entertaining outing will be witnessed at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
The Matt Wells-led side will be the hosts and will be eager to use it to their advantage. They have secured back-to-back wins in their last two matches. The Pids first took down the Houston Dynamo in their MLS encounter, then secured a win against Union Omaha in the U.S. Open Cup fixture.
Colorado Rapids have secured four wins in seven league games and are in sixth place on the Western Conference points table.
The Herons will be looking for a win now. Their last two matches have ended in a draw and they will be away from home for their next one. This might keep Guillermo Hoyos’ men under some pressure. It will be the first outing for the Argentine manager with the reigning MLS Cup champions.
Inter Miami CF have secured three wins in seven league matches and this keeps them third in the Major League Soccer points table of the Eastern Conference. Lionel Messi and company will be looking to put up a strong battle against the hosts.
Kick-off:
- Location: Commerce City, Colorado, USA
- Stadium: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
- Date: Sunday, April 19
- Kick-off Time: 02:00 AM IST (Saturday, April 18; 08:30 PM GMT/ 03:30 PM ET/ 12:30 PM PT)
- Referee: TBA
- VAR: In use
Form:
Colorado: L-W-L-W-W
Miami: D-D-W-D-D
Players to Watch
Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids)
Rafael Navarro scored a sensational brace in his last MLS game for the Pids. He now has five goals and four assists to his name in seven league appearances of the ongoing campaign. The 26-year-old will be looking to lead the attack from the front once again and might cause some issues for the Herons.
Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
The Argentine great is going to be one of the main men in the final third for Inter Miami. He has scored five goals in six Major League Soccer matches this season and will be looking to add more to his tally. Even though Leo Messi failed to score a goal in the previous outing for the Herons, he is still going to play a crucial part.
Match Facts
- Inter Miami have only won one of their last five matches.
- Colorado Rapids have three wins to their name in the last five attempts.
- This will be the second-ever clash between these clubs.
Colorado vs Miami: Betting Tips and Odds
- Inter Miami to win @10/11 Unibet
- Lionel Messi to score @7/10 BetVictor
- Goals over 3.5 @10/11 BetFred
Injury and Team News
Colorado Rapids are not going to have Reggie Cannon, Connor Ronan and Theodore Ki-DiPietro in action. They are injured.
Tadeo Allende is not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad for Inter Miami due to a lack of fitness.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 1
Colorado won: 0
Miami won: 0
Draws: 1
Predicted Lineups
Colorado Rapids predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Steffen (GK); Thompson, Holding, Herrington, Frederick; Ojediran, Atencio; Yapi, Aaronson, Sealy; Navarro
Inter Miami predicted lineup (4-4-2)
St. Clair (GK); Fray, Falcon, Micael, Reguilón; De Paul, Bright, Segovia, Silvetti; Messi, Berterame
Match Prediction
Colorado Rapids at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Park came up with a strong attacking performance last time around. The Herons will be eager to jump back to winning ways and might not give many chances to the Pids.
Inter Miami CF are likely to secure a victory in their upcoming MLS clash.
Prediction: Colorado 2-3 Miami
Telecast Details
Fans from all over the world can tune into Apple TV to watch all Major League Soccer games live.
Who is the new head coach for Inter Miami?
Guillermo Hoyos has been appointed as the new manager for the Herons.
Where and how to watch Colorado Rapids vs Inter Miami MLS match?
The match will be contested at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, April 18, at 3:30 p.m. EDT.
Where and how to watch MLS 2026 live?
Apple TV can be used by fans from all over the world to view the matches live.
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