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Colorado Rapids face Club America at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California on Saturday for their quarter-final clash of the 2024 Leagues Cup. After narrowly managing progress from the group stage, the MLS side appear to have found their mojo in the knockout stages, and are now aiming to reach the semis.
Following a 4-0 crushing at the hands of Portland Timbers, Chris Armas' side were on the brink of an elimination. Liga MX side Leon had narrowly beaten them 1-0 in their next game, but Rafael Navarro's 97th-minute equalizer means the match went into penalty shootouts, where Colorado prevailed 4-3 on aggregate.
The Rapids have since overcome Juarez in the round of 32 before seeing off Toluca in stoppage time of their last-16 encounter. Their biggest challenge is yet to come, though, as Club America are the favorites here.
Reigning champions of Liga MX, they were given a bye to the knockout stages for clinching the Mexican top-flight title last season. The Eagles narrowly beat local rivals Atlas in the last 32 before a 4-2 win over St. Louis.
Club America vs Colorado Rapids Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- This is the first official clash between the sides in history.
- Club America have faced an American side on 22 occasions, winning 12 times and losing eight games.
- Colorado Rapids have not kept a single clean sheet in four Leagues Cup games this season, conceding a total of eight goals.
- Of their last five official games, Club America have won four times, losing just once.
Club America vs Colorado Rapids Prediction
Colorado Rapids can consider themselves fortunate here, for having pulled off a series of narrow escapes to get this far. However, against a side like Club America, it's going to take more than just luck to prevail.
The Eagles are a good side with plenty of quality options in the attack who can hurt Colorado for their sloppyness in defense. The Liga MX side are the favorites, and should be able to prevail.
Prediction: Club America 3-1 Colorado Rapids
Club America vs Colorado Rapids Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Club America to win
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
