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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Colorado Rapids take on New York Red Bulls in an important encounter at the DSG Park on Saturday. Both teams have been impressive this season and have a point to prove this weekend.
Colorado Rapids vs New York Red Bulls Preview
New York Red Bulls are in fourth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate over the past year. The Red Bulls were held to a 0-0 stalemate by Philadelphia Union in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this weekend.
Colorado Rapids, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the Western Conference league table and have also been impressive this year. The Rapids eased past St. Louis City by a 4-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this match.
Colorado Rapids vs New York Red Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Colorado Rapids have a good record against New York Red Bulls and have won 14 out of the 32 matches between the two teams, as opposed to New York Red Bulls' 11 victories.
- Colorado Rapids have won seven of their last nine matches at home in MLS and have won each of their last four such games in the competition.
- New York Red Bulls were held to a 0-0 draw last week - their fourth goalless stalemate in MLS this season.
- After a run of only three victories in 12 matches against New York Red Bulls in MLS, Colorado Rapids have won their last two such games in the competition.
Colorado Rapids vs New York Red Bulls Prediction
Colorado Rapids have come into their own this season and will be intent on making the most of their purple patch. The Rapids were clinical against St. Louis City and are in good shape going into this game.
New York Red Bulls have stuttered frequently this season but have managed to hold on to their place in the top four. Colorado Rapids are in better form and hold a slight upper hand this weekend.
Prediction: Colorado Rapids 2-1 New York Red Bulls
Colorado Rapids vs New York Red Bulls Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Colorado Rapids to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: New York Red Bulls to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Kevin Cabral to score - Yes
