Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy: match statistics
LA Galaxy are in significantly better form over their last five matches, averaging 1.8 points per game and remaining unbeaten (2 wins, 3 draws). Colorado Rapids are in poorer form with just 1.0 point per game and a 1-2-2 record in their last five outings. Although the hosts have won their only home game of the season, their overall form raises doubts. LA Galaxy, despite the lack of detailed away match statistics, demonstrate stability and efficiency (7 goals scored in the last 5 matches with only 3 conceded). The visitors' superior goal difference and their uninterrupted unbeaten run argue in favor of their victory at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Colorado Rapids played against LA Galaxy in MLS (United States). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Recent form
Colorado Rapids has 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.50 points per game. LA Galaxy has 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Colorado Rapids scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.00. LA Galaxy scores 2.00 and allows 0.50. Games in this league average 2.72 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 0% of Colorado Rapids's games and 50% of LA Galaxy's. The Over 2.5 rates are 0% and 50%, compared with league averages of 41% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Colorado Rapids has the higher season xG average, 1.75 to 1.62 per game. Colorado Rapids takes 16.0 shots per game, while LA Galaxy takes 11.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Colorado Rapids leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. LA Galaxy leads at halftime in 100% and scores 0.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Colorado Rapids's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). For LA Galaxy, it is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 2.72 goals. Both teams score in 41% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
LA Galaxy are in significantly better form over their last five matches, averaging 1.8 points per game and remaining unbeaten (2 wins, 3 draws). Colorado Rapids are in poorer form with just 1.0 point per game and a 1-2-2 record in their last five outings. Although the hosts have won their only home game of the season, their overall form raises doubts. LA Galaxy, despite the lack of detailed away match statistics, demonstrate stability and efficiency (7 goals scored in the last 5 matches with only 3 conceded). The visitors' superior goal difference and their uninterrupted unbeaten run argue in favor of their victory at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Colorado Rapids | LA Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 82% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.17 | 0.22 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
LA Galaxy is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.5 pts / game - Colorado Rapids · 2 pts / game - LA Galaxy
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
LA Galaxy is 100% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Colorado Rapids · 2 goals / game - LA Galaxy
LA Galaxy is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Colorado Rapids · 0.5 goals / game - LA Galaxy
Colorado Rapids scores in 50% of games (1 of 2 meczów), while LA Galaxy keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 meczów).
LA Galaxy scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Colorado Rapids keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Colorado Rapids
Over / Under - LA Galaxy
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
LA Galaxy is 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Colorado Rapids · 3 pts / game - LA Galaxy
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Colorado Rapids - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
LA Galaxy - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 50%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 0.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 0% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Colorado Rapids
LA Galaxy
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Colorado Rapids | Liga | LA Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.72 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 41% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 54% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 32% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 72% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 85% | ▼ 50% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy?
The MLS match finished Colorado Rapids 4:1 LA Galaxy. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy?
Colorado Rapids score 1.00 goals per game on average and LA Galaxy 2.00. The MLS average is 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Colorado Rapids's matches and 50% of LA Galaxy's.
What form are Colorado Rapids and LA Galaxy in?
Over the last 5 games Colorado Rapids have a 1-0-1 record (1.50 points per game) and LA Galaxy 1-1-0 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.