Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids
19th May 0030hrs
Football – USA – MLS
Pick Away Win to Nil
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 10/3 odds taken 1825 GMT, Tuesday 17 May
Sporting Kansas City and Colorado Rapids go head-to-head in MLS action at Children’s Mercy Park in midweek. The home side have had a poor season up until now, winning just two of their opening 12 games. The Rapids have had a mixed bag of results at the start of this campaign, though they have won two of their last three. Will Robin Fraser’s side leave Missouri in midweek with maximum points? Read our preview for the latest odds and best tips.
Table of Contents
Sporting Kansas City Preview – Will the Wizards stop winless run?
Sporting Kansas City have had a tough season so far, winning just two of their opening 12. Peter Vermes’ men have drawn three and lost seven of the other ten, collecting a mere nine points. Only Vancouver Whitecaps have picked up fewer points in MLS thus far.
Kansas have not won since beating Real Salt Lake 1-0 at home way back on 26th March. They have taken just three points from a possible 21 since, drawing three and losing four. Last time out, the Wizards were hammered 7-2 at Portland Timbers.
Sporting could really do with all three points from this one to alleviate some of the growing pressure. However, they are the second favourites with the bookies at 17/10.
Colorado Rapids Preview – Can the Rapids leave Missouri with the points?
Colorado Rapids won the Western Conference last season but have made an indifferent start to their 2022 campaign. The Rapids are in seventh position with 15 points to their name after four wins, three draws and four defeats.
Robin Fraser’s boys picked up two wins and two draws in their opening five but suffered back-to-back away losses to Dallas and Minnesota United in the next two. Nevertheless, they have responded well by taking seven points from the last four fixtures.
Don’t miss out on other Betting Tips & Predictions
Click here for more Betting Tips
After a 1-0 loss in San Jose, Colorado wanted the points against Los Angeles last time out. Converted penalties from both Gyasi Zardes and Diego Rubio gave the Rapids a much-needed 2-0 home victory. Can they follow that up with three points on the road in midweek?
Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids Betting Advice
These two met at the start of the season, with Colorado running out 2-0 winners at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Diego Rubin hit the opener midway through the first half, and Mark-Anthony Kaye scored six minutes into the second period. Colorado are unbeaten in three against Kansas, though two of those have ended in draws.
Key Facts – Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids Betting Tip
- Kansas have lost four and drawn three of their previous seven
- Colorado have picked up two wins from their past three games
- The Rapids have already beaten the Wizards this season
On matchday three, Colorado sealed a comfortable home victory over Kansas City, and we fancy Fraser’s side to get the better of the Missouri outfit once again. You can get the top odds of 10/3 for Colorado to win to nil.
Diego Rubio opened the scoring in the March meeting, and the Chilean has scored six times in ten MLS outings this season. Rubio is nicely priced at 6/1 to score first in this one.
The best betting odds for Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids
Sporting Kansas City to win: 17/10 at Bet365
Draw: 23/10 at Bet365
Colorado Rapids to win: 31/20 at Bet365
