Colorado Rapids vs LAFC Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds
The hosts are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions.
Colorado Rapids are ready to host Los Angeles Football Club in the CONCACAF Champions Cup 2025 first-round first-leg match. This is going to be one epic clash between these MLS sides. Both sides will be looking for a win here as it will give them an advantage. Both teams were not a part of the 2024 Champions Cup because they failed to meet the qualification criteria.
Colorado Rapids are set to begin their journey for the new season and will be looking for a positive start at home. They will be coming in confident as they have not lost a single game in their last five fixtures. They will be looking to continue their form. Their upcoming fixture is not going to be an easy one but they will surely look to give their all to start things on a good note.
Los Angeles FC will be playing away from their home. Although they will be under pressure as it is the start of their season, the team will be looking to start things their way. As far as their form goes, they have been doing well and have also won the US Open Cup recently.
Kick Off:
- Location: Commerce City, Colorado, USA
- Stadium: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
- Date: Wednesday, February 19
- Kick-Off Time: 08:30 IST/ 03:00 GMT; Tuesday, February 18: 22:00 ET/ 19:00 PT
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Form:
Colorado Rapids: W-D-W-D-W
LAFC: W-D-W-W-W
Players to Watch
Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids)
The top goal scorer for his side last season, Rafael Navarro can lead Colorado Rapids to a positive start going into the new season. With a good linkup play with his fellow teammates, he might be able to net in a goal or two here. Colorado Rapids will have to score here as they failed to do so against LAFC last time around.
Olivier Giroud (LAFC)
The French forward is going to play a crucial role for LAFC in the attacking front. Olivier Giroud knows how to find the spaces and go past the defensive line of the opposition. This helps him in scoring goals.
LAFC will be away from home and the Frenchman will have to come up with a special performance.
Match Facts
- LAFC defeated Colorado Rapids in the Leagues Cup semi-final by 4-0 recently.
- This is going to be the 14th meeting between the MLS sides.
- Colorado Rapids have been able to win just four matches against LAFC.
Colorado Rapids vs LAFC: Betting Tips and Odds
- LAFC to win
- Goals over 3.5
- Olivier Giroud to score
Injury and Team News
Cole Bassett and Theodore Ku-DiPietro will not be in action for the hosts Colorado Rapids due to their injuries.
Los Angeles FC will be without the services of Lorenzo Dellavalle and Odin Thiago Holm as they are injured.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 13
Colorado Rapids won: 4
Los Angeles FC won: 8
Draws: 1
Predicted Lineups
Colorado Rapids predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Steffen (GK); Rosenberry, Abubakar, Maxso, Vines; Ronan, Bassett; Mosso, Mihailovic, Lewis; Navarro
LAFC predicted lineup (3-4-3)
Lloris (GK); Murillo, Chanot, Long; Palencia, Ilie, Atuesta, Hollingshead; Bogusz, Giroud, Bounga
Match Prediction
Los Angeles FC are likely to defeat Colorado Rapids in their upcoming Champions Cup fixture.
Prediction: Colorado Rapids 1-3 LAFC
Telecast Details
USA: FS2, TUDN
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