American MLS
2025-10-18 - Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC
A Sports Betting Pick by ArmchairPunter
Football : USA: MLS
Venue: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Saturday 18th October 2025, 1800hrs (UTC)
Sunday 19th October 2025, 0200hrs (GMT)
Colorado Rapids were dealt a fourth defeat in six matches last time out in the MLS when the upcoming hosts suffered a 1-0 loss on the road at Real Salt Lake which has left Chris Armas’ side in 20th place in the overall table and a point adrift of the last of the qualification play-off places.
Previous defeats at the hands of LA Galaxy, Kansas City and FC Dallas have done little to boost confidence amongst the Colorado Rapids squad and also their chances of claiming a play-off spot but there is hope for The Rapids on Saturday night (local time).
Indeed, Colorado Rapids bring a much improved four-match unbeaten run into this upcoming encounter which includes picking up important wins at the expense of Vancouver Whitecaps, Atlanta United and Houston Dynamo respectively within an overall home record of 8-3-5 23/19.
Los Angeles’ impressive six-match winning streak was brought to a halt in a 1-0 loss away from home at Austin last weekend but nevertheless, Steven Cherundolo’s side are firmly placed amongst the play-off places as the visitors occupy 6th place in the overall table.
Recent wins on the road at San Jose Earthquakes, Real Salt Lake and St Louis have further cemented Los Angeles’ spot for play-off soccer and the visitors will no doubt be looking to bounce back from last week’s loss when they make their way to Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Saturday evening.
Los Angeles possess a reasonable looking record on the road of 6-6-4 32/25 but they have found Colorado Rapids a tough side to beat on their travels.
The Betting Verdict
Colorado Rapids are unbeaten in each of their last six meetings on home turf against Los Angeles FC and the hosts look a decent bet with the handicap here.
The Pick :
Colorado Rapids 2-2 Los Angeles FC
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Colorado Rapids AH+0.75 at odds of 1.63 with Bet365
