Colorado Rapids are aiming to ignore the league table ahead of this fixture versus Orlando City. Here's everything you need to know before the game!
- Colorado Rapids have the fewest points from losing position (0) in Major League Soccer
Everyone involved with the away team has to get their travel gear ready for this match as there's a whopping 2900 kilometers to cover before arriving at the match.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Colorado Rapids and Orlando City.
Colorado Rapids form and stats
The story so far in the Major League Soccer for Colorado Rapids, who have the most clean sheets (6) at home in Major League Soccer, at their home stadium (Dick's Sporting Goods Park) is 5 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Two defeats in a row at home hurts for Colorado, their manager Fraser and the supporters. There are certain expectations for improvement.
Colorado Rapids shared the glory with Real Salt Lake in their last match, an away game that ended all square 2-2. Late drama in the game against Real Salt Lake as Colorado Rapids were trailing by a goal near the finishing line until Abubakar popped out and made it level in the 89th minute. Midfielder Rubio was the best player on the team with a rating of 7.4 (out of ten) in that game. Rubio scored one goal and had 20 successful passes (of 25 total).
Ahead of that match, Colorado lost 2-3 at home to Austin.The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Colorado Rapids have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found 12 games) they have won 6 times, drawn 3 and lost 3.
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Major League Soccer game versus LA Galaxy in only three days. This game is also played here at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
The Colorado fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 14 goals in 9 league matches. Colorado Rapids are not conceding a lot of goals here at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 7 from 9 matches. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.
Orlando City form and stats
As the visiting team in Major League Soccer matches, Orlando City have produced an overall stat of 3-4-2 so far.
The followers enjoyed Orlando's previous game versus Inter Miami, a 1-0 win played at home. Late drama in the previous game, when Lowe scored the winning goal two minutes into stoppage time to defeat Inter Miami. Defender Jansson was the best team player with a rating of 7.64. Jansson hit one key pass and won 2 of 3 duels.
A 3-5 loss hosting DC United before that.We have checked recent matches where Orlando City have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those 12 games were 4 victories, 4 draws and 4 defeats.
The schedule is very tough for Orlando City now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Major League Soccer game at Atlanta United is waiting in only four days.
Orlando City have the goal stats of 9-9 (for/against) from 9 business trips in the league at this early stage of the season.
Head 2 Head
Colorado-Orlando City H2H statistics last six meetings regardless of arena: Colorado Rapids one win, Orlando City four wins, one draw. three of these six matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  D. Rubio Kostner 8 goals |   E. Kara 7 goals |  L. Abubakar 3 goals |
Colorado Rapids missing players
Orlando City missing players
| Colorado Rapids | Orlando City | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 18 | 9 | 3 | Played | P | 0 | 9 | 19 |
| 5 | 5 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 8 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 21 | 14 | 4 | Scored | S | 0 | 9 | 24 |
| 26 | 7 | 3 | Conceded | C | 0 | 9 | 28 |
| 94% | 89% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 89% | 95% |
| 83% | 78% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 56% | 68% |
| 50% | 33% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 22% | 47% |
| 28% | 22% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 22% | 26% |
| 6% | 11% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 11% | 16% |
| 50% | 33% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 44% | 53% |
| 33% | 67% | 67% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 44% | 37% |
| 22% | 11% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 22% | 16% |
| 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| 4.2 | 4.8 | 2.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 6.7 | 5.1 |
| 2.6 | 2.3 | 4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 13.2 | 13.9 | 16 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 8.6 | 10.9 |
| 4.2 | 4.7 | 5.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| 28% | 33% | 25% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 30% | 32% |
| 11.1 | 10.1 | 9 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 0 | 14.6 | 12.6 |
| 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.7 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 0 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
- Colorado Rapids have the fewest points from losing position (0) in Major League Soccer
- Colorado Rapids have the fewest scored goals in the second half (8) in Major League Soccer
- Colorado Rapids have the most clean sheets (6) at home in Major League Soccer
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 21 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 39 |
| 2 | Austin | 19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 37 |
| 3 | Real Salt Lake | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 24 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 30 |
| 4 | Dallas | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 30 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
| 5 | LA Galaxy | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 27 |
| 6 | Minnesota United | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 26 | 24 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 27 |
| 7 | Nashville SC | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 0 | 27 |
| 8 | Seattle Sounders | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 26 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 26 |
| 9 | Portland Timbers | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 32 | 29 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 18 | 3 | 26 |
| 10 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 20 | -11 | 24 |
| 11 | Houston Dynamo | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 24 | 25 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 13 | -1 | 22 |
| 12 | Colorado Rapids | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 21 | 26 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 19 | -5 | 20 |
| 13 | SJ Earthquakes | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 29 | 37 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 17 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 20 | -8 | 19 |
| 14 | Sporting KC | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 34 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 25 | -16 | 19 |
