Saturday of MLS, and we will have an important duel in the Western Conference when Colorado Rapids receives Real Salt Lake.
The Rapids are coming off a 3-2 loss to the conference leader, LA Galaxy, and will try to recover to stay in the fight.
On the other hand, RSL drew against the other team from Los Angeles, LAFC, and is no longer the leader of the West.
Colorado Rapids vs. Real Salt Lake Betting Odds and Info
| Colorado Rapids 2.00 | Real Salt Lake 3.40 | Draw Offs: 3.75 |
| When? | Saturday, July 20, 9:30 pm ET, 8:30 pm CST, 7:30 pm MT, and 6:30 pm PT |
| Where? | Dick’s Sporting Goods Park |
| Where can I watch it? | MLS Season Pass on Apple TV |
Why Bet on Colorado Rapids?
Colorado Rapids is fighting to advance directly to the playoffs in the Western Conference. With 38 points, they are fifth, four points ahead of Houston Dynamo, the first team going to the Wild Card.
In their last game, they lost to the new conference leader, LA Galaxy, in a game of five goals (3-2), all in the first half. It is now two games without a win for Colorado, which had previously tied 1-1 at home with the NY Red Bulls.
Chris Armas’ team must improve defensively, as their 41 goals conceded make them the club that has received the highest amount of goals among the top 11 in the West. They have conceded in six consecutive matches and have managed to keep a clean sheet in only five of their 25 games this season.
Brazilian striker Rafael Navarro is the team’s leading scorer with 11 goals, but he has already gone five games without scoring. However, Djordje Mihailovic is standing out the most on offense with ten goals and six assists. The bad news is that, due to his good performance in his first season with the club, he was called up to represent the United States in the Olympic Games, so he will be absent for a while.
They have done well at home, winning seven games, drawing three, and losing twice. They have not lost as locals since May 11 against San Jose (2-3).
Why Bet on Salt Lake?
Despite losing the lead this week, Real Salt Lake got a good result after a 1-1 away draw with Los Angeles FC, who was another of the teams at the top of the West. Colombian Brayan Vera scored for the Utah club.
It is now two games without a win for the team coached by Pablo Mastroeni, who before this draw, had lost to Portland Timbers by 3-0. It will be their third consecutive away game. In this condition, they have won four times, drawn seven opportunities, and lost in two attempts.
The bad news for the Claret and Cobalt is that their striker, Cristian Arango, is suspended for four games for violating the MLS anti-harassment policy, and an investigation has been opened against him. That is all that is known about the Colombian, who did not play against LAFC, will not play versus Colorado or the All-Star Game, nor in the Leagues Cup against Atlas. Arango is the leading scorer in MLS, with 17 goals.
Andrés Gómez, who was suspended for yellow card accumulation and is the team’s second-leading scorer with 11 goals, will be able to return.
Final Betting Analysis: Colorado Rapids vs. Real Salt Lake
These teams met twice this season, both times in Salt Lake, and with different results: 1-2 for the visitors on March 9 and 5-3 for the home team on May 18. The last time they met in Colorado was on October 21 last year and Salt Lake won 0-1. RSL has five wins in the last six meetings and has lost only once in the last nine.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Colorado Rapids as the favorite. Their Moneyline shows 2.00, Salt Lake has 3.40, and the draw is at 3.75.
It will be a very good duel between two of the teams that score the most goals in MLS. However, the losses of Mihailovic and Arango will be very hard for both clubs, which will end up sharing the points. Go for a 1-1.
Go for a draw. If you bet $100 at 3.75, you will gain $275 for a total payout of $375.
Colorado Rapids vs. Real Salt Lake Betting Pick: Draw
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