D.C. United vs Colorado Rapids Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 May 2025

Back Rapids to Make Life Difficult for United

We’ll back Colorado to beat United on the Asian Handicap, with odds of 1.85 on offer that they triumph with a +0.5 goal advantage. If the visitors can avoid a loss, then we enjoy a payout with this bet.

Goalless Draw in Previous H2H

D.C. United have lost back-to-back at home. In their last game, it was a 3-0 road loss against Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park. The Black-and-Red had five shots on target and boasted 56% possession.

Colorado Rapids drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home at Dick's Sporting Goods Park against Seattle Sounders. Chris Armas' team enjoyed 54% possession and recorded four shots on goal, while Djordje Mihailovic was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Audi Field hosted the last head-to-head when home side United drew 0-0 with Colorado. The past 3 H2H meetings have featured one United victory, one Colorado win and a draw.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
18	Colorado Rapids	30	11	6	13	40	49	-9	40:49	39
28	D.C. United	30	5	10	15	27	55	-28	27:55	25

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2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. United have had 51.3% possession and 5.8 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 2.2 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts, while being awarded 3.9 corners.

Christian Benteke is the top goalscorer with 5, Peglow has 2, with Lukas MacNaughton and two other players on 1. Aaron Herrera and Peglow have been top assistors with 2.

Colorado have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 8.1 attempts, 3.5 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. The Denver outfit average 45.8% possession, 4.9 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 5.4 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts.

Djordje Mihailovic and Rafael Navarro have 5 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Darren Yapi on 1. Djordje Mihailovic, Omir Fernandez and Oliver Larraz have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

D.C. United confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Luis Barraza (GK), Conner Antley, Lukas MacNaughton, Matti Peltola, Aaron Herrera, Brandon Servania, Boris Enow, David Schnegg, Jared Stroud, Christian Benteke, Hosei Kijima.

Colorado Rapids confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Zack Steffen (GK), Reggie Cannon, Andreas Maxsoe, Chidozie Awaziem, Jackson Travis, Kevin Cabral, Oliver Larraz, Joshua Atencio, Djordje Mihailovic, Darren Yapi, Rafael Navarro.

D.C. United vs Colorado Rapids Prediction & Betting Tips

We think there’s plenty of mileage when it comes to betting Colorado on the Asian Handicap for this MLS game. Securing a price of 1.85 at +0.5 goals looks an attractive wager.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert football recommendations. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key D.C. United vs Colorado Rapids league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Colorado in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Colorado in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Colorado in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by United in 16 of their last 19 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by United in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by United in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Colorado in 2 consecutive games against United.

Rapids +0.5 Probability

The bookies are estimating that there is a 54.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

The Winning Margin market allows you to bet on Colorado to record victory by a certain number of goals. It’s a different wager and a viable alternative to Asian Handicap.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

United 1 - 1 Colorado

Our prediction is a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of 7.00. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in four consecutive Colorado away matches, while there has been an average of 9.70 corners in the previous ten games involving United. We’re content to wager the 1.83 for the teams to cover the Total Corners line as this looks appealing.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

United

Total

9.70 5.80 3.90

Home

9.00 5.40 3.60

Away

10.60 6.10 4.50

Colorado

Total

9.90 4.90 5.00

Home

8.50 5.00 3.50

Away

9.80 3.50 6.30

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Total Corners

United Corners

Colorado Corners

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D.C. United vs Colorado Rapids Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest United Victory

D.C. United are the shortest price to win this MLS game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 48% probability due to their 2.10 betting odds. Colorado Rapids are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at 3.05.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for MLS matches, with the football betting sites offering D.C. United at 1.57 and Colorado Rapids are priced at 2.23 for the win.

Christian Benteke Favourite to Score the First Goal

Christian Benteke is available at 2.15 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of 4.30 to find the net first.

D.C. United vs Colorado Rapids Lineups & Team News

You’ve found the right place for United vs Colorado team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

The MLS squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

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