The MLS heats up as Colorado Rapids face Sporting Kansas City on 5 July 2025. Our thorough guide unpacks team form, player stats, past encounters, and key betting markets to help UK bettors make informed bets.
- Sporting Kansas City has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 6 games.
- 5 of Sporting Kansas City's last 6 games have had over 2.5 goals.
- 7 of Colorado Rapids's last 9 games have had under 2.5 goals.
- 6 of Sporting Kansas City's last 6 games have seen both teams score.
- 5 of Colorado Rapids's last 7 games saw them score first.
- 6 of Colorado Rapids's last 7 games have had under 4.5 cards.
- 8 of Sporting Kansas City's last 9 games have had under 10.5 corners.
Colorado Rapids, currently 17th with 26 points from 20 matches, are coming off a 3-3 draw against New England on 28 June 2025. Goals from Theodore Ku-DiPietro, Rafael Navarro and Calvin Harris secured the draw, although Colorado Rapids managing 4 shots on target. Their defence struggles at home, with only 4 clean sheets in 11 home games this season, leaving them vulnerable to conceding. Leading the attack is Đorđe Mihailović, who has bagged 8 goals in 19 appearances. Colorado Rapids has created on average 1.12 xG in their last five fixtures. Colorado Rapids have mixed form, with 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 5 games, making their performance a bit unpredictable. Having scored 23 goals and conceded 28 in 20 matches this season, Colorado Rapids play a more open style, with games often featuring higher-scoring outcomes.
Sporting Kansas City, sitting 23rd with 20 points, are in inconsistent form, with a mixed run in their recent matches. Their latest result was a 1-1 draw against Salt Lake on 29 June 2025, with Erik Thommy scoring the decisive goal. Sporting Kansas City struggle defensively on the road, with just 3 clean sheets in 10 away games this season, having conceded 37 goals. Commanding the frontline is Dejan Joveljić, who has scored 11 goals in 18 appearances. Sporting Kansas City have generated an average of 1.05 xG in their last five matches. Sporting Kansas City have mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 games, making their performance a bit unpredictable.
Head-to-Head Record
- In last 3 head-to-head games, Sporting Kansas City has failed to keep a clean sheet.
- 8 of the last 10 head-to-head games between Colorado Rapids and Sporting Kansas City have had under 4.5 cards.
Colorado Rapids Team News and Key Players
- #41 - Nicholas Defreitas-Hansen (Goalkeeper)
- #2 - Keegan Rosenberry (C) (Defender)
- #5 - Andreas Maxsø (Defender)
- #6 - Chidozie Awaziem (Defender)
- #99 - Jackson Travis (Defender)
- #20 - Connor Ronan (Midfielder)
- #12 - Josh Atencio (Midfielder)
- #14 - Calvin Harris (Midfielder)
- #10 - Đorđe Mihailović (Midfielder)
- #21 - Theodore Ku-DiPietro (Midfielder)
- #9 - Rafael Navarro (Forward)
Sporting Kansas City Team News and Key Players
- #1 - John Pulskamp (Goalkeeper)
- #11 - Khiry Shelton (Defender)
- #15 - Jansen Miller (Defender)
- #24 - Joaquín Fernández (Defender)
- #14 - Tim Leibold (Defender)
- #21 - Manu García (Midfielder)
- #16 - Jacob Bartlett (Midfielder)
- #22 - Zorhan Bassong (Midfielder)
- #93 - Magomed Shapi Suleymanov (Forward)
- #9 - Dejan Joveljić (Forward)
- #26 - Erik Thommy (C) (Forward)
Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City Betting Tips
This match offers excellent opportunities for UK bettors. The website bet365 offers the best odds for this punt. You can find our best prediction for the match below.
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Colorado Rapids v Sporting Kansas City Odds
Full Time Result:- Colorado Rapids to win: 7/10
- Draw: 16/5
- Sporting Kansas City to win: 10/3
- Colorado Rapids to win or Draw: 1/5
- Draw or Sporting Kansas City to win: 11/10
- Colorado Rapids to win or Sporting Kansas City to win: 2/9
- Colorado Rapids to win: 6/5
- Draw: 6/4
- Sporting Kansas City to win: 7/2
- Both Teams to Score - Yes: 8/15
- Both Teams to Score - No: 8/15
- Over 2.5 Goals: 1/2
- Under 2.5 Goals: 6/4
- Over 3.5 Goals: 6/5
- Under 3.5 Goals: 8/13
Colorado Rapids Previous 10 Matches
- 28.06, New England Revolution (a) 3 - 3
- 26.06, LA Galaxy (h) 2 - 0
- 15.06, Orlando City SC (h) 0 - 1
- 08.06, Austin FC (h) 0 - 2
- 29.05, Portland Timbers (a) 1 - 2
- 25.05, St.Louis City (h) 1 - 0
- 18.05, Real Salt Lake (h) 1 - 0
- 15.05, San Diego FC (a) 0 - 2
- 11.05, San Jose Earthquakes (h) 0 - 2
- 03.05, DC United (a) 1 - 2
- 27.04, Seattle Sounders FC (h) 1 - 1
Sporting Kansas City Previous 10 Matches
- 29.06, Real Salt Lake (h) 1 - 1
- 26.06, Charlotte FC (h) 2 - 1
- 15.06, FC Dallas (h) 2 - 4
- 09.06, Los Angeles FC (a) 1 - 3
- 01.06, Houston Dynamo (a) 3 - 1
- 25.05, New England Revolution (h) 3 - 3
- 18.05, San Diego FC (a) 0 - 0
- 15.05, St.Louis City (a) 2 - 2
- 11.05, Portland Timbers (a) 0 - 1
- 04.05, LA Galaxy (h) 1 - 0
- 26.04, FC Cincinnati (a) 1 - 2
MLS Table
| Colorado Rapids | Opponent | Sporting Kansas City | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Cincinnati | 1-2 | |||
| Nashville SC | ||||
| Philadelphia Union | ||||
| Columbus Crew | ||||
| Inter Miami CF | ||||
| 0-1 | Orlando City SC | |||
| New York City FC | ||||
| New York Red Bulls | ||||
| Chicago Fire | ||||
| 2-0 | Charlotte FC | 2-1 | ||
| 3-3 | New England Revolution | 3-3 | ||
| 1-2 | DC United | 1-2 | ||
| Atlanta United | ||||
| Toronto FC | ||||
| CF Montréal | ||||
| # | Team Name | М | P | Wins | Draws | Losses | GD | SG | CG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | 21 | 42 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 1.57 | 1.29 |
| 2 | Nashville | 21 | 41 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 1.76 | 1.10 |
| 3 | Philadelphia | 21 | 40 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 1.67 | 1.00 |
| 4 | Columbus | 21 | 38 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 1.62 | 1.29 |
| 5 | Inter Miami | 18 | 35 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 2.33 | 1.61 |
| 6 | Orlando | 21 | 34 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 1.86 | 1.33 |
| 7 | NY City | 20 | 31 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 1.35 | 1.10 |
| 8 | NY Red Bulls | 21 | 30 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 1.57 | 1.19 |
| 9 | Chicago | 20 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 1.95 | 1.80 |
| 10 | Charlotte | 21 | 26 | 8 | 2 | 11 | -2 | 1.62 | 1.71 |
| 11 | New England | 20 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1.30 | 1.25 |
| 12 | DC United | 21 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 10 | -22 | 0.81 | 1.86 |
| 13 | Atlanta | 20 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -15 | 1.10 | 1.85 |
| 14 | Toronto | 20 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -5 | 1.15 | 1.40 |
| 15 | Montréal | 21 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 13 | -22 | 0.86 | 1.90 |
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