Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake betting tip 2024 - Picks and Predictions for the Major League Soccer match on July 20th, 2024

Today is a betting day for the match between Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake 2024. Soccer fans are increasingly keeping an eye on the USA Major League Soccer, which is especially good for sports bettors. In addition, it is a league that presents many opportunities to profit from online betting.

As we already mentioned, this time, our betting tip goes to the match Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake in a game by the Western Conference match that takes place on July 20th, 2024 at 01:30h (UTC) at Dick's Sporting Goods Park Field 20.

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Introduction to the Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake betting tip 2024

The teams recent results always give a good indication of what to expect before a soccer match. So you can see that both teams are in a very similar moment, so you can't define a favorite by the recent results.

In many cases, the recent history between the two teams can also be a good indicator. In this case, Colorado Rapids have won 2 times while Real Salt Lake has 6 wins in the last 10 meetings. This recent history can give us an idea about the trend for this upcoming game.

Speaking of history, this is always worth considering when making a betting tip, so for this match, we must mention that Colorado Rapids has 1 Major League Soccer win, while the Real Salt Lake has won the competition 1 time.

As both teams have the same amount of titles, the weight of the shirt shouldn't make that much difference.

Details about the Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids ended up losing the last match they played. The match against LA Galaxy, valid for Major League Soccer, finished with a score of 3-2 in favor of the rivals.

The Colorado Rapids is coming into the match with a campaign of 11 wins, 9 losses and 5 draws so far. The team adds 38 points and is in 5th place in the Western Conference in the Major League Soccer.

Even though they are not at the top of the conference, this placement guarantees a spot in the first round of the MLS playoffs as well as a place in the Leagues CUP.

Colorado Rapids Numbers

Currently, in the Major League Soccer, Colorado Rapids sums 47 goals for and a total of 41 goals against, after -1 rounds played.

Until this stage of the season, in terms of individual exhibitions, the highlight is Rafael Navarro. The Attacker has scored 11 times in this competition and helped Colorado Rapids avoiding adverse outcomes on several occasions.

It should also be noted that 4 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Colorado Rapids, with a ball possession of 49.72% per game on average, is not the team that imposes its game, and rather prefers a tactic devoted to waiting and counterattacks. However, in the match against Real Salt Lake of 2024 they will have to do something more, try to maintain possession of the ball and attack the opponent's goal with more continuity.

Colorado Rapids featured Player

Many of the team’s positive results in the competition have been possible thanks to Z. Steffen. The Colorado Rapids goalkeeper has had exceptional performances this season and was instrumental in many moments.

Details about Real Salt Lake

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives for this match after drawing in the previous game. In a valid match of the Major League Soccer, the Real Salt Lake facing Los Angeles FC and the score ended in a draw of 1-1.

The Real Salt Lake is coming into this Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake 2024 match with 44 points, in 3rd place in the Western Conference in the Major League Soccer, in in a campaign that has a total of 12 wins and 4 losses, in addition to 8 draws.

Although they are not at the top of the conference, this position guarantees a spot in the MLS playoffs first round and a place in the Leagues CUP.

Real Salt Lake records

Real Salt Lake after -1 days has put up 49 goals scored, and taken 31, and thus record has a positive goal difference.

The Real Salt Lake team often tries to control the game through an average ball possession of 54.63%. This is because ball possession above 50% typically gives teams some control over their opponents.

Top scorer of the team in the competition, Chicho Arango has already scored 17 goals. In a great season, the Attacker of Real Salt Lake has been outstanding with great performances and has become a crucial part of the team.

With an average of 2.04 goals scored per game, the team has a competent attack, so although they play away from home, Real Salt Lake may score at least one goal in this match.

As we approach the Regular Season, Real Salt Lake is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 5.42 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

Playing away Real Salt Lake usually leaves little room for opponents to win against them, with a balance of 4 wins, 2 losses and 7 draws in the Major League Soccer.

Good markets to bet on Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake

Betting on goals

Real Salt Lake has an average of 2.04 goals scored, while Colorado Rapids concedes on average 1.64 goals per match. With this and with the fact that the under 2.5 market usually gives good returns in Major League Soccer, a good bet would be to place this bet at Bet365. The odds of 2.4 are pretty attractive.

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