On Saturday evening, the postseason officially begins. Kicking things off, we have the ‘Best of Three’ round, where teams play each other in a mini series of up to three games. Win two of those three and you’re through to the next round.
One of the more eye-catching Major League Soccer fixtures on Saturday is the one taking place at Dignity Health Sports Park. Read on for our LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids predictions and picks.
LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids prediction
For the LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids match prediction, we believe the final score will be a 3-2 win for the Galaxy based on our analysis.
The hosts should have enough in the tank to get the job done here, but don’t be surprised if the visitors make them work very hard offensively by making no shortage of offensive headway of their own.
Our LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids predictions and picks:
Colorado Rapids Over 1.5 Team Total Goals @ +155 with DraftKings Sportsbook
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LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids betting odds
The table below shows the implied probabilities behind the Moneyline odds for this MLS fixture, as well as our adjusted probabilities and the differences.
Bet | Odds | Implied probability | Our adjusted probability | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LA Galaxy | -200 | 66.7% | 55.8% | -10.9% |
Colorado Rapids | +475 | 17.4% | 18.1% | +0.7% |
Tie | +300 | 25.0% | 26.1% | +1.1% |
LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids head-to-head statistics
Two regular-season games between the pair yielded a pair of wins for the Galaxy, who won by three goals to two at home, before winning by three goals to one on the road in Colorado.
LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids preview
This game will take place on 26/10/2024 at Dignity Health Sports Park. Kick off will be at 20:00 local time.
Galaxy’s position in the postseason has been secure for some time, and it’s fair to say that the regular season went well for the men from Dignity Health Sports Park, where Greg Vanney’s men delivered some fine performances, especially offensively.
Unfortunately, they couldn’t end the regular season with a win, meaning that they finished second, narrowly behind city rivals LAFC.
That final-day defeat also means that the hosts may not be as confident as they could be ahead of this game, but let’s face it, this is a team that has won seven games on the spin at home, so don’t be surprised if there’s plenty of optimism flying around the venue come kick off.
For the Rapids, well, the regular campaign was a bit more of a battle, so much so that they just about clung on to an all-important top seven spot.
Chris Armas’s men have been struggling to pick up positive results of late, losing each of their last four, which is far from desired form at this time of year.
On a more positive note, we know that the Rapids can hurt teams and score goals, while they’ve often thrived on the break in big games, which bodes well ahead of this trip.
LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids picks
Despite the hosts being big favorites here, a bet that favors the visitors appeals based on the early lines.
Colorado Rapids Over 1.5 Team Total Goals
As touched on above, the Rapids, for all they’ve struggled to win of late, can hurt teams, and I’m not too sure that the offensive strength of the visitors is being accurately reflected by the early market.
In other words, a bet of ‘Colorado Rapids Over 1.5 Team Total Goals’ looks a little generously priced at odds of +155.
Sure, they struggled defensively away to Austin last time out, and they’ll likely find it hard to resist what should be plenty of home-team pressure in this game, but they made themselves heard offensively, scoring twice.
What’s more, Armas’ men have generally thrived offensively in games of this nature, with them scoring two or more away against FC Dallas, The Union, Real Salt Lake (twice) and Inter Miami. Better still, they scored twice when visiting Dignity Health Sports Park back in July.
Given the odds on offer and given that the hosts will quite happily leave themselves open to the break here, I’m betting on the Rapids to notch a couple of goals on Saturday evening.
Recap - LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids best bets
In summary, our LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids picks are as follows:
Colorado Rapids Over 1.5 Team Total Goals @ +155 with DraftKings Sportsbook
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With over 12 years of experience, Bradley Gibbs is a seasoned sports betting writer and analyst specializing in uncovering value bets across football, horse racing, tennis, and golf. His extensive coverage of these sports has been featured on numerous websites and in The Racing & Football Outlook, a renowned UK betting publication. Bradley's expertise lies in identifying betting edges and delivering insightful, data-driven content for informed wagering.
With over 12 years of experience, Bradley Gibbs is a seasoned sports betting writer and analyst specializing in uncovering value bets across football, horse racing, tennis, and golf. His extensive coverage of these sports has been featured on numerous websites and in The Racing & Football Outlook, a renowned UK betting publication. Bradley's expertise lies in identifying betting edges and delivering insightful, data-driven content for informed wagering.
