Colorado Rapids vs Austin FC prediction and betting tips - June 16, 2024
Austin FC
One of Sunday's matches in the regular MLS season will be played in Commerce City, where the Colorado Rapids will host Austin FC at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Here is the prediction for this match from the Dailysports expert team.
Colorado Rapids
The Rapids are vying for a spot in the MLS playoffs and currently sit in eighth place in the Western Conference standings after 17 matches. In these 17 games, Colorado Rapids have secured six victories, with seven losses. Chris Armas' team is four points ahead of the tenth place.
In their last outing, Colorado Rapids faced Vancouver on the road and suffered a 1-2 defeat. This extended their winless streak in MLS to four matches—three losses and one draw. At home, Chris Armas' squad has played seven games, earning three wins and suffering two defeats.
Austin FC
Austin FC occupies the sixth spot in the Western Conference standings. In 17 matches, Austin has recorded six victories and an equal number of losses. With 23 points, the team trails the Western Conference leader by 10 points and is five points ahead of the tenth place.
In their last match, Josh Wolff's team faced the conference leader, Real Salt Lake, away and were thrashed 1-5. This marked their second consecutive defeat, and they have been winless in three straight MLS games. On the road, the "Verde and Black" have played eight matches, securing only one victory and suffering four losses.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- Last season, the teams drew in Austin (1-1), but Colorado Rapids won their home match 1-0.
- In the last five encounters between these teams, the "Both teams to score" bet has been successful in three matches.
- The "Total over 2.5 goals" bet has been successful in only two of the last five matches.
Colorado Rapids vs Austin FC Prediction
Bookmakers give a noticeable advantage to the home team, with Colorado Rapids' victory odds at 1.60. Austin FC has been weak on the road, so our bet is on a home win.
