At 9:30 PM on Wednesday, October 2nd, the Los Angeles Galaxy will travel to take on the Colorado Rapids SC in an MLS matchup. This game will be played at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Denver, CO. The Galaxy are the top team in the Western Conference with a record of 17-7-7 and are paying out at +188.0 on the money line. The Rapids are 4th in the West at 15-11-5 and have a money line payout of +112.0. The payout for a draw is currently sitting at +300.0, and the over/under goal line is 3.5 goals.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids SC Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Los Angeles Galaxy at Colorado Rapids SC
- Where: Denver, CO at Dick's Sporting Goods Park
- Date: Wednesday, October 2nd
- Betting Odds COL +112.0 | LAG +188.0 O/U 3.5
Los Angeles Galaxy Preview
As the Los Angeles Galaxy prepare for their match against the Colorado Rapids SC, they will be looking to build on their recent success. Over their last six matches, they have gone 4-2, with both losses coming on the road. Overall, they are 17-7-7, which has them in first place in the Western Conference. However, they are still trailing Inter Miami CF by seven points in the overall standings. This match against the Rapids will be their 32nd of the season, with 14 of their previous 31 matches coming as the underdog.
The Los Angeles Galaxy have been one of the most efficient offensive teams in the MLS this season, ranking 4th in goals per match at 2.0. They have taken more shots on goal than their season average in three straight matches and are 2nd in the league in shots on goal per match. Dejan Joveljić is their top scorer with 14 goals, which is 15th in the MLS. Gabriel Chaves is 1st in the league in shots on goal and 5th in assists, while also ranking 2nd on the team in goals scored.
Over their last five matches, the Los Angeles Galaxy defense has given up an average of 2.0 goals per match. However, they did have a clean sheet against Atlanta United FC, who is 22nd in scoring. Overall, the Galaxy is 14th in goals allowed this season. Their keeper, John McCarthy, is 3rd in saves and has six clean sheets. However, he has given up two goals in each of his last three starts. On the season, the Galaxy is 5th in blocked shots and 18th in interceptions. They are also 27th in fouls committed.
Colorado Rapids SC Preview
Through 31 matches, the Colorado Rapids SC have a record of 15-11-5, putting them in 4th place in the Western Conference. Overall, they have been a much better team at home, going 10-2-3 compared to just 5-9-2 on the road. In matches where they have been favored, the Rapids have gone 9-2-3, while they are just 6-9-2 when they are the underdog. After this match vs. the Los Angeles Galaxy, they will be back at home on Sunday, October 6th, vs. Seattle Sounders FC. Over their last three matches, the Rapids have gone just 1-2.
The Colorado Rapids SC have been an above-average offensive team this season, scoring 1.8 goals per match, which is 7th in the MLS. They have been led by Rafael Navarro, who has scored 14 goals, which is 13th in the league. Navarro also leads the team in shots on goal, with 39, which is 6th in the MLS. Djordje Mihailović has been the team's top playmaker, as he has 9 assists, which is 11th in the league. He also has 11 goals, which is 23rd in the MLS.
Heading into their match against the Los Angeles Galaxy, the Colorado Rapids' defense is coming off a match where they gave up three goals to Minnesota United FC, who is 10th in the league in scoring. This season, they are 20th in goals allowed per match (1.7), and they are 19th in blocked shots per match (3.2). They are also 16th in interceptions and fouls per match. Zack Steffen is 13th in clean sheets this season (6), and he is 7th in saves (99).
Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids SC Head To Head
The Los Angeles Galaxy and Colorado Rapids have already played one match this season, with the Galaxy coming out on top by a score of 3-2. In that match, the Rapids actually had more shots on goal, but the Galaxy were able to come away with the victory.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids SC Free Pick
Our projection for this Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids SC matchup is a 1-1 draw, which comes with a nice payout of +300. Both clubs are above average in terms of shooting percentage, but they are also facing defenses that are in the bottom half of the league in goals allowed. Our projections have both teams getting off four shots on goal, and we are giving Marco Reus the best chance to score a goal for Los Angeles.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: DRAW +300.0
