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by Erik Gibbs in Major League Soccer Picks
The Colorado Rapids will host Charlotte FC this Saturday at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in what promises to be a tightly contested MLS encounter. With both clubs separated by just a single point in the standings—Colorado sitting seventh with eight points, and Charlotte one spot behind in eighth with seven—this match could play a key role in shaping early playoff positions in the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively.
The Rapids have had a solid, if unspectacular, start to the season. With two wins and two draws from their opening five matches, they’ve shown flashes of potential under their new direction. However, home form remains a concern. They’ve yet to pick up a win on home turf this season, which they'll be keen to change on Saturday. Offensively, Colorado has scored six goals so far, ranking them mid-table in that department, but they were humbled 3-0 by the Portland Timbers in their last outing—an effort they'll want to quickly bounce back from.
Charlotte FC, meanwhile, come into this fixture with momentum on their side. They produced a dominant 4-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes last time out, showcasing their attacking firepower.
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Colorado Rapids vs Charlotte FC Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5
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10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
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5
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11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Colorado Rapids and Charlotte FC Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 15, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 8, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Feb 25, 2025 - Concachampions
Feb 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Feb 18, 2025 - Concachampions
Nov 1, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Oct 5, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Oct 2, 2024 - Major League Soccer
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 15, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 8, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Feb 25, 2025 - Concachampions
Feb 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 26, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Oct 19, 2024 - Major League Soccer
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 15, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 9, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Feb 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Nov 9, 2024 - Major League Soccer
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 15, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Mar 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Nov 1, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Oct 5, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Oct 2, 2024 - Major League Soccer
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 9, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Feb 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Nov 9, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Oct 27, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Oct 19, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Sep 28, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Colorado Rapids against Charlotte FC Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Missing players
S. Vines
J. Travis
J. Forbes
MidfielderB. Cambridge
ForwardN. Berchimas
Most goals and assists
Colorado Rapids
Charlotte FC
D. Mihailovic
(4 Goals)
P. Biel
(2 Goals)
O. Larraz
(2 Assists)
,
O. Fernandez
(2 Assists)
P. Biel
(4 Assists)
Colorado Rapids - Charlotte FC Key Points
- The Rapids have scored 6 goals in 5 games
- The Rapids are 0-2 this season when favorites
- Charlotte FC are 0-2 this season when underdogs
- Charlotte FC are 4th in MLS with 10 goals
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Our Colorado Rapids vs Charlotte FC Prediction
Across four games, Charlotte has netted six goals while conceding just three, making them one of the stronger defensive units in the league so far. However, their form on the road has been inconsistent, with a draw and a loss in two away games. Whether they can bring their strong home performances onto the road remains a key question.
The historical head-to-head record between the two sides also points to parity. Both previous meetings have ended in draws, including a 2-2 scoreline in their last clash. This balance underscores just how closely matched the teams are in terms of quality and competitiveness.
Still, the Rapids might hold the slight edge due to home-field advantage and their desire to turn Dick’s Sporting Goods Park into a fortress again. Charlotte will not make it easy, though, especially with their confident attack led by a team that’s starting to gel under their coach’s system.
Given both teams’ current form and their tendency to score, a 2-1 win for Colorado could be a realistic prediction—though another draw wouldn’t come as a surprise in what’s shaping up to be a tightly fought contest. Our prediction for Colorado Rapids vs. Charlotte FC: Colorado to win.
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