Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids: match statistics
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Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Columbus Crew plays Colorado Rapids in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for September 5, 2026.
Recent form
Columbus Crew has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Colorado Rapids has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Columbus Crew scores 1.41 goals per game and allows 1.77. Colorado Rapids scores 1.41 and allows 1.27. Games in this league average 3.20 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 77% of Columbus Crew's games and 41% of Colorado Rapids's. The Over 2.5 rates are 73% and 45%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Columbus Crew has the higher season xG average, 1.41 to 1.36 per game. Columbus Crew takes 11.4 shots per game, while Colorado Rapids takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Columbus Crew leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 0.55 goals per game after halftime. Colorado Rapids leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Columbus Crew's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For Colorado Rapids, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.20 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
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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
| Columbus Crew | Colorado Rapids | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.35 |
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 1100% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Columbus Crew · 2.4 pts / game - Colorado Rapids
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 39% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.77 goals / game - Columbus Crew · 1.27 goals / game - Colorado Rapids
Columbus Crew scores in 86% of games (19 of 22 meczów), while Colorado Rapids keeps a clean sheet in 36% (8 of 22 meczów).
Colorado Rapids scores in 73% of games (16 of 22 meczów), while Columbus Crew keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 22 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 - Columbus Crew
Over / Under - Colorado Rapids
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.
Columbus Crew is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.45 pts / game - Columbus Crew · 1.23 pts / game - Colorado Rapids
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Columbus Crew - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 23%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Colorado Rapids - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
* 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 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). 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
Columbus Crew
Colorado Rapids
* 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
| Columbus Crew | Liga | Colorado Rapids | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.18 | 3.20 | ▼ 2.68 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 77% | 63% | ▼ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 73% | 62% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 21% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 77% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | • 82% | 81% | ▼ 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Columbus Crew and Colorado Rapids play?
Columbus Crew face Colorado Rapids on September 5, 2026 in MLS. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids?
Columbus Crew score 1.41 goals per game on average and Colorado Rapids 1.41. The MLS average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 77% of Columbus Crew's matches and 41% of Colorado Rapids's.
What form are Columbus Crew and Colorado Rapids in?
Over the last 5 games Columbus Crew have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Colorado Rapids 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.