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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another round of matches this week as Colorado Rapids take on an impressive Los Angeles Galaxy side in a crucial encounter at the DSG Park on Wednesday. Both teams have been impressive this season and will want to win this game.
Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles Galaxy Preview
Los Angeles Galaxy are at the top of the MLS Western Conference standings and have been exceptional this season. The away side eased past Vancouver Whitecaps by a 4-2 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Colorado Rapids, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate this year. The Rapids slumped to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Minnesota United in their previous game and will need to bounce back this week.
Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles Galaxy Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles Galaxy have a good record against Colorado Rapids and have won 31 out of the 71 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Colorado Rapids' 27 victories.
- Colorado Rapids are unbeaten in their last five matches on the trot at home against Los Angeles Galaxy - their longest such run against them in all competitions since 2009.
- Colorado Rapids are unbeaten in their last 10 matches at home in the regular season of MLS and have won each of their last three such games.
- Los Angeles Galaxy have picked up a total of 58 points this season - their highest in a single edition of MLS since 2014.
Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles Galaxy Prediction
Los Angeles Galaxy have been in excellent form this season and will be intent on finishing the regular season at the top of the table. Riqui Puig and Dejan Joveljic have played pivotal roles for their team this season and will look to make their mark this week.
Colorado Rapids have also been impressive this season but will be up against a strong opponent on Wednesday. Los Angeles Galaxy are the better team, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Colorado Rapids 2-3 Los Angeles Galaxy
Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles Galaxy Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Los Angeles Galaxy to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Colorado Rapids to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Dejan Joveljic to score - Yes
