Colorado Rapids vs Sporting KC: match statistics
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Colorado Rapids vs Sporting KC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Colorado Rapids plays Sporting KC in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for August 16, 2026. Venue: Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
Recent form
Colorado Rapids has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Sporting KC has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Colorado Rapids scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.39. Sporting KC scores 1.00 and allows 2.56. Games in this league average 3.22 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Colorado Rapids's games and 61% of Sporting KC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 83%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Colorado Rapids has the higher season xG average, 1.30 to 1.15 per game. Colorado Rapids takes 11.1 shots per game, while Sporting KC takes 9.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Colorado Rapids leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.89 goals per game after halftime. Sporting KC leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Colorado Rapids's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Sporting KC, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.22 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 61% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Sporting KC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.25 |
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.
Colorado Rapids is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Colorado Rapids · 0.6 pts / game - Sporting KC
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.
Colorado Rapids is 50% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Colorado Rapids · 1 goals / game - Sporting KC
Colorado Rapids is 84% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.39 goals / game - Colorado Rapids · 2.56 goals / game - Sporting KC
Colorado Rapids scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 meczów), while Sporting KC keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 18 meczów).
Sporting KC scores in 61% of games (11 of 18 meczów), while Colorado Rapids keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 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 - Sporting KC
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.
Colorado Rapids is 69% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.22 pts / game - Colorado Rapids · 0.72 pts / game - Sporting KC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Colorado Rapids - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sporting KC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -2 |
* 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 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Sporting KC
* 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 | Sporting KC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.89 | 3.22 | ▲ 3.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 61% | • 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 61% | ▲ 83% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 28% | 22% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 77% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 80% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Colorado Rapids's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Sporting KC. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Colorado Rapids and Sporting KC play?
Colorado Rapids face Sporting KC on August 16, 2026 in MLS at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Colorado Rapids vs Sporting KC?
Colorado Rapids score 1.50 goals per game on average and Sporting KC 1.00. The MLS average is 3.22 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Colorado Rapids's matches and 61% of Sporting KC's.
What form are Colorado Rapids and Sporting KC in?
Over the last 5 games Colorado Rapids have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Sporting KC 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Colorado Rapids vs Sporting KC?
The statistical background for Colorado Rapids vs Sporting KC — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.