Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy betting tip 2024 - Picks and Predictions for the Major League Soccer match on October 02th, 2024

Today is a betting day for the match between Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy 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 mentioned above, today, our prediction is for the game Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy in a game by the Western Conference match that takes place on October 02th, 2024 at 01:30h (UTC) at Dick's Sporting Goods Park Field 20.

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Introduction to the Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy 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.

The latest records between two teams often give us many clues about the possible outcome of the match. In this case, Colorado Rapids have won 5 times while LA Galaxy has 2 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 LA Galaxy has won the competition 5 times.

So by the tradition factor, we can expect that the LA Galaxy team will enforce its winning record and play aggressively.

Details about the Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids ended up defeated in the last match they played. The duel against Minnesota United, valid for Major League Soccer, ended with a score of 3-0. In addition, the men of C. Armas took the field in this last match in the 4-2-3-1 formation, so it is quite possible that this is the team formation for this Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy 2024 match as well.

Being in 4th place in the Western Conference in the Major League Soccer, the Colorado Rapids arrives to this match with 50 points, collecting 15 wins and 11 losses, as well as 5 draws.

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

The ratio of goals scored to goals conceded for Colorado Rapids is positive: after 31 rounds the team has scored 58 goals, conceding only 53.

Individually, the team's most offensive player in the competition so far is Rafael Navarro. The Attacker has scored 14 times in the current season and has helped Colorado Rapids come out with a positive result on several occasions.

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

Colorado Rapids has a ball possession percentage of 49.52% in the league. This indicates that it is not the kind of team that shows up on the field to create play. Fans hope that something will change for the next match against LA Galaxy and especially that the team will score more goals.

Colorado Rapids featured Player

Djordje Mihailovic is the leading name of Colorado Rapids this season. With gala performances, the player has been instrumental in winning most of the team's points and can be considered one of the competition highlights.

Details about LA Galaxy

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives for this game, having won the previous match. In a match of Major League Soccer, the LA Galaxy, who played in the 4-3-3 formation, faced Vancouver Whitecaps and the score ended 4-2. So the coach may repeat the same line-up.

The LA Galaxy arrive for this Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy 2024 match with 58 points and in 1st place in the Western Conference in the Major League Soccer, having won 17 wins and lost 7 so far, and a total of 7 draws.

That being the case, LA Galaxy will do everything they can to maintain that top spot and secure a direct place into the MLS playoffs' semifinals and a seat to play in the CONCACAF Champions League.

LA Galaxy records

Currently, in the Major League Soccer, LA Galaxy sums 63 goals for and a total of 46 goals against, after 31 rounds played.

Teams typically have some control over the opponents if they achieve ball possession above 50%. This is the reason why the LA Galaxy team usually guns for an average ball possession of 57.23% to control the game.

Top scorer of the team in the competition, Dejan Joveljić has already scored 14 goals. In a great season, the Attacker of LA Galaxy has been outstanding with great performances and has become a crucial part of the team.

With an average of 2.03 goals scored per game, the team has a competent attack, so although they play away from home, LA Galaxy may score at least one goal in this match.

As we approach the Regular Season, LA Galaxy is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 5.74 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

Good markets to bet on Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy

Betting on goals

LA Galaxy has an average of 2.03 goals scored, while Colorado Rapids concedes on average 1.71 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 3.5 are pretty attractive.

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