Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast

Published at :May 17, 2024 at 1:30 AM

Modified at :May 17, 2024 at 1:30 AM

Fans are salivating at the prospect of the first vs. fourth battle in the league

Since the start of the season, Real Salt Lake have topped the Western Conference charts and ranked third overall. They have accumulated 25 points from the opening 13 matches showing the kind of form they are in. In the last ten matches, the team has only lost one match.

On the other hand, the Colorado Rapids are in fourth place in the Western Conference after enjoying a mixed start to the season. With a win here, they can close the gap with Real Salt Lake, who sit four points behind them. They beat Vancouver 1-0 in the last match to bounce back to winning ways.

Kick-Off:

Sun, 19 May at 7:00 AM IST

Location: America First Field

Form:

Real Salt Lake (in all competitions): W-D-L-W-W

Colorado Rapids (in all competitions): W-L-W-L-W

Player to Watch

Cristian Arango (Real Salt Lake)

The Colombian striker has played a fantastic role for Real Salt Lake this season as his goal-scoring exploits have contributed to the team’s success. He has scored 11 goals in 13 appearances this season, making him one of the league’s best strikers. With his movements and clinical finishing, he has given the side a much-needed boost.

Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids)

In the first 13 matches of the season, Rafael Navarro has scored seven goals. He scored in three consecutive matches in the last three outings to give his team a fine start in the match. His movements and finishing in front of the goal have made him a dangerous player for the team this season.

Match Facts

Real Salt Lake averages 1.7 goals per match this season
Colorado Rapids defeated Vancouver by 1-0 in the last match
Real Salt Lake lost to Colorado the last time these two sides met each other

Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids: Betting tips and odds

Tip 1: Real Salt Lake to win this- 3/4 with Skybet

Tip 2: Cristian Arango to score anytime- 9/2 with bet365

Tip 3: Match to end with total goals under 3.5- 4/9 with William HILL

Injury and Team News

Due to injuries, Real Salt Lake will be without Hidalgo, Holt, Bonilla, Silva, and Ruiz for this match.

As a result of knee and groin injuries, Chacon and Stewart will not be able to play for the Colorado Rapids.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches- 40

Real Salt Lake- 23

Colorado Rapids- 8

Draw- 9

Predicted lineup

Real Salt Lake Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Beavers; Quinton, Glad, Vera, Brody; Eneli, Ojeda; Gomez, Crooks, Luna; Arango

Colorado Rapids Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Steffen; Rosenberry, Bombito, Maxsø, Vines; Larraz, Bassett; Cabral, Mihailovic, Fernandez; Navarro

Match Prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids

Colorado, on the other hand, are in a decent position as they have demonstrated they have the qualities to overturn the outcome of this match. The home team has started the season on a strong note and looks set to prove a point in this match. Even so, Real Salt Lake remains the favourites in this match given that they are at home.

Prediction: Real Salt Lake 2-1 Colorado Rapids

Telecast

India- Apple TV

UK- Apple TV

US- Apple TV

Nigeria- Apple TV

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