Open game expected at Dick's Sporting Goods Park: Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy preview

There haven't been much time to rest for the hosts, as they played a Major League Soccer match only four days ago. This match was also played here at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, LA Galaxy have had more rest. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Seattle Sounders.

LA Galaxy have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1600 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

Colorado Rapids form and stats

The story so far in the Major League Soccer for Colorado Rapids, who have the most conceded goals (54) in Major League Soccer, at their home stadium (Dick's Sporting Goods Park) is 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats. It’s been three wins in a row for Colorado Rapids here at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, hoping to make this one the fourth consecutive victory.

Colorado Rapids's previous game was a Major League Soccer match also played at home, ending 2-0 versus Seattle Sounders (placed 2nd). The home side are looking to build on that result. In the game before, an away victory match versus New York RB with a 2-0 scoreline.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Colorado Rapids have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 13 matches with the results: Won 7 Drawn 1 Lost 5.

The manager R. Fraser will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Toronto in only four days.

With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (31 in 15 games), Colorado Rapids's attacking play is working. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 28 goals have been conceded.

LA Galaxy form and stats

There's been little loot from LA Galaxy's travels as they have only collected 14 points from 14 away games in the Major League Soccer. LA Galaxy only have 4 wins to counter their 8 defeats and 2 draws.

It might be tough going out on the road again for LA Galaxy, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 3-4 versus Seattle Sounders (placed 2nd). Before that, LA Galaxy travelled to Los Angeles FC and returned home with a draw after the game finished 3-3.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with LA Galaxy playing away and similar expectations, we found four relevant matches. Results were 1 LA Galaxy win, 1 draw and 2 defeats.

A quick return to home after this game, as LA Galaxy are hosting Sporting KC in the Major League Soccer only four days away.

LA Galaxy are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 17 away goals from 14 games (in the league). In the opposite end, LA Galaxy have conceded 27 goals in their away games.

Head 2 Head

These teams' last encounter with each other was the LA Galaxy - Colorado Rapids 0-1 earlier this season. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Colorado Rapids won 5 games, 2 matches ended with a draw and LA Galaxy has 3 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 6 / 4

Top Goalscorers

Z. Ibrahimović 23 goals / 4 assists

K. Kamara 11 goals / 1 assists

D. Rubio 9 goals / 3 assists

Colorado Rapids missing players

LA Galaxy missing players