David Flower
Dailysports's expert
One of the matches in the second round of the Leagues Cup will be played in Commerce City, where local team León will face Colorado Rapids. Here is the prediction for this match from the team of experts at Dailysports.
Leon
The "Emeralds" finished last season in 11th place and failed to make the Liga MX playoffs. In the new season, Club León has started terribly, not winning any of their first four matches and accumulating only three points.
In their most recent Liga MX match, the "Emeralds" hosted Necaxa and managed only a 1-1 draw. León conceded a goal at the end of the first half but equalized after the break with a penalty.
This draw was the third consecutive one for León in the league. In the first round of the Leagues Cup, the "Emeralds" lost 1-2 at home to the Portland Timbers.
Colorado Rapids
The "Rapids" are fighting for a spot in the MLS playoffs and currently sit in fourth place in the Western Conference after 26 matches. Their recent improvement in the standings is due to excellent results in recent rounds. Chris Armas' team is eight points behind the first-place team.
In their most recent match, Colorado Rapids hosted Real Salt Lake and won 3-2. Overall, the Rapids have secured three wins in their last five matches, with only one loss. In the first round of the Leagues Cup, the "Rapids" suffered a heavy defeat, losing 0-3 away to the Portland Timbers.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- The teams have not played each other before.
- León has been unable to win in their last five matches across all competitions.
- Both teams scored in León's last three matches.
Leon vs Colorado Rapids Prediction
Bookmakers are giving a slight edge to Colorado Rapids, valuing a win for the visitors at 2.28 odds. We believe the best bet here is "Colorado Rapids to Win with Handicap (0)" at 1.70 odds.
