Philadelphia Union vs Colorado Rapids Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Jul 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Philadelphia Union vs Colorado Rapids

Philadelphia Union host Colorado Rapids in this MLS match at Subaru Park, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Sunday 27 July. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Rapids to Frustrate Union

For the Colorado +1 Asian Handicap bet to secure a return at 1.79, we need a win or draw against Philadelphia. There’s the insurance of getting our stake returned if there’s a one goal defeat.

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Union Won Last H2H Encounter

Philadelphia Union drew on the road in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Houston Dynamo at Shell Energy Stadium. Bradley Carnell's side enjoyed just 39% possession and had two shots on target, with Alejandro Bedoya scoring the goal.

Colorado Rapids had a 3-3 draw at Lumen Field in their previous game. This was away to Seattle Sounders. The Denver outfit were restricted to 45% possession and recorded nine shots on goal, with Djordje Mihailovic, Cole Bassett and Darren Yapi all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Philadelphia have won the last two clashes against Colorado. Away at DSG Park, the most recent scoreline was 2-1 which came after a 6-0 home win at Subaru Park. There have been two Philadelphia wins and one draw in the past 3 H2H matches.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Philadelphia	30	17	6	7	49	33	16	49:33	57
18	Colorado Rapids	30	11	6	13	40	49	-9	40:49	39

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Philadelphia have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. The Union have averaged 46.6% possession and 6.7 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 0.9 goals from 3.0 shots on goal, 7.7 attempts and 3.3 corners.

Tai Baribo is the top goalscorer with 3, Bruno Damiani has 2, with Alejandro Bedoya and two other players on 1. Leading assistor is Kai Wagner with 3.

Colorado have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 9.6 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 42.7% possession, 5.2 corners in their favour and 4.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 10.0 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.

Djordje Mihailovic, Calvin Harris and Rafael Navarro are top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Darren Yapi is on 2. Djordje Mihailovic has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

Philadelphia Union confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Andre Blake (GK), Olivier Mbaizo, Olwethu Makhanya, Jakob Glesnes, Kai Wagner, Quinn Sullivan, Danley Jean Jacques, Jovan Lukic, Indiana Vassilev, Bruno Damiani, Tai Baribo.

Colorado Rapids confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Zack Steffen (GK), Reggie Cannon, Ian Murphy, Andreas Maxsoe, Samuel Vines, Cole Bassett, Joshua Atencio, Calvin Harris, Djordje Mihailovic, Theodore Ku-DiPietro, Rafael Navarro.

Philadelphia Union vs Colorado Rapids Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Philadelphia Union vs Colorado Rapids, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, best corners pick and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

Colorado look a great betting option on the Asian Handicap with a +1 goal advantage at 1.79. We think that the scoreline will be competitive in this MLS match, with the underdogs set for a draw or win.

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Key Philadelphia Union vs Colorado Rapids league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Colorado in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Colorado in 2 consecutive games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Philadelphia in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Philadelphia in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Philadelphia in 2 of their last 3 games against Colorado.

Rapids +1 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.9% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Philadelphia 1 - 1 Colorado

There are odds of 7.50 available that we see a 1-1 scoreline played out. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners

It has been five consecutive Philadelphia home matches involving the 9.5 Total Corners line being covered, with four of the previous five Colorado games having the same thing happen. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for the Total Corners line to get covered at 1.71.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Philadelphia

Total

10.00 6.70 3.30

Home

11.10 6.90 4.20

Away

8.60 5.30 3.30

Colorado

Total

10.10 5.20 4.90

Home

9.70 5.80 3.90

Away

10.20 3.80 6.40

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Philadelphia Union 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.

Bookies Make Union Favourites to Win

The favourites have a 63% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Philadelphia Union chalked up at 1.58 to land a win in this MLS clash. Colorado Rapids are the outsiders at 5.10 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

Philadelphia and Colorado can be backed at 2.10 and 4.60 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is 2.50.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at 1.58.

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Tai Baribo Favourite to Score the First Goal

There’s the chance to back Tai Baribo at 4.40 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Philadelphia Bidding to Stay Strong at Home

Philadelphia have gone unbeaten at Subaru Park in the last ten games. Bradley Carnell's side have seven victories and three draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Colorado have not won in the past eight away matches. The Denver outfit have recorded five defeats, three draws and two victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 2.00.

When the sides last met at Subaru Park, Philadelphia beat Colorado 6-0.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Philadelphia Union Home Stats		7-3-0	3.00	2.10	0.90	7	3	5	5
Colorado Rapids Away Stats		2-3-5	3.30	1.30	2.00	7	3	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Philadelphia Union vs Colorado Rapids Lineups & Team News

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