Los Angeles FC vs Colorado Rapids: match statistics
Los Angeles FC vs Colorado Rapids: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Los Angeles FC played against Colorado Rapids in MLS (United States). The game was played on April 23, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Los Angeles FC has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Colorado Rapids has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Los Angeles FC scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 0.75. Colorado Rapids scores 2.63 and allows 1.88. Games in this league average 3.24 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 25% of Los Angeles FC's games and 75% of Colorado Rapids's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 75%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Los Angeles FC has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 1.46 per game. Los Angeles FC takes 15.0 shots per game, while Colorado Rapids takes 12.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Los Angeles FC leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 1.25 goals per game after halftime. Colorado Rapids leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Los Angeles FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). For Colorado Rapids, it is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.24 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 64% 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
Los Angeles FC holds a clear home advantage: they score on average 2.6 goals and concede only 0.8 goals per home match, keep clean sheets in 80% of home games and have won 4 of their last 5 home fixtures. Colorado Rapids, despite totaling 21 goals this season, average 1.75 goals scored and 2.25 goals conceded away; their away loss rate is 75% with a 0% clean sheet rate. LAFC creates more chances (14.4 average shots and 5.4 shots on target at home vs. 9.5 and 4.5 for Rapids) and has a higher home xG (1.58 vs. 1.14), indicating better quality opportunities. Although Rapids average 1.8 points over the last 5 matches vs. the hosts' 1.4, the high share of goalless matches for the visitors (25%) and a weak away defense favor LAFC. Considering the hosts' defensive edge, greater chance volume and higher xG, I predict a Los Angeles FC victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Both teams have a seasonal BTTS rate of 75%, and in the last 5 matches LAFC recorded BTTS 60% versus Colorado 80%, providing a strong signal toward a both teams to score scenario. LAFC at home averages 3.5 goals per match (16 goals this season) with xG 1.79 and registers 6.75 shots on target, while Colorado has xG 1.14 and 4.5 shots on target, so the home side has an offensive edge but does not eliminate concessions. Colorado on the road averages 1.75 goals and scored 15 goals in the last 5 matches (3.0 avg), and LAFC conceded 1.4 goals per match in that period, suggesting the Rapids can find the net. Additionally, Colorado has 0% clean sheets away, and LAFC only 25% clean sheets at home; xG against is 1.46 for LAFC and 1.52 for Colorado, indicating open play and goal exchange. Considering the above figures, I assess BTTS probability at 78% for "yes" and 22% for "no", therefore I recommend the selection: yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
An xG-based model projects 1.66 goals for Los Angeles FC (home attack xG 1.79 vs xG conceded by Rapids 1.52) and 1.30 for Colorado Rapids (away attack xG 1.14 vs xG conceded by LAFC 1.46), totaling 2.96 expected goals. With lambda = 2.96, a Poisson distribution yields probabilities of Over 1.5 ≈ 80%, Over 2.5 ≈ 57% and Over 3.5 ≈ 34%. Seasonal figures support the offensive profile: LAFC scores an average of 3.5 goals at home, Rapids concede an average of 2.25 goals, and both teams have season Over1.5 at 100% and season Over2.5 around 75%. Considering both the xG model (2.96 goals) and strong seasonal indicators, the strongest and safest signal is Over 1.5, so I recommend the 1.5 line on the Over side.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The most likely scenario is Los Angeles FC leading at the break and winning at full-time (1/1), because the hosts led at half-time in 75% of their matches (3 of 4) and have a 75% win rate this season. LAFC averages 1.0 goals by half-time and concedes 0.5, while Colorado averages 0.75 scored and 1.0 conceded by half-time, giving the hosts a clear first-half advantage. Over full matches the hosts score 3.5 goals on average versus Rapids’ 1.75, have higher xG (1.79 vs 1.14) and more shots on target (6.75 vs 4.5), which translates into better chance quality and a higher conversion rate (22% vs 18%). Additionally LAFC scores in the second half (3 goals in 46–60', 3 in 61–75' and 4 in 76–90'), so even when level at the break they more often secure the win — hence X/1 holds the second-highest weight. Scenarios with a Rapids victory I assess at only 8% in total (1/2 3%, X/2 2%, 2/2 3%), therefore I recommend 1/1 as the strongest signal.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats 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
| Los Angeles FC | Colorado Rapids | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.47 |
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.
Los Angeles FC is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Los Angeles FC · 1.2 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 31% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - Los Angeles FC · 2.63 goals / game - Colorado Rapids
Los Angeles FC is 151% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.75 goals / game - Los Angeles FC · 1.88 goals / game - Colorado Rapids
Los Angeles FC scores in 88% of games (7 of 8 meczów), while Colorado Rapids keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 meczów).
Colorado Rapids scores in 88% of games (7 of 8 meczów), while Los Angeles FC keeps a clean sheet in 75% (6 of 8 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 - Los Angeles FC
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.
Colorado Rapids is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.38 pts / game - Los Angeles FC · 1.63 pts / game - Colorado Rapids
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Los Angeles FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 63%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 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 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 3.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Los Angeles FC
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
| Los Angeles FC | Liga | Colorado Rapids | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.75 | 3.24 | ▲ 4.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 25% | 58% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 64% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 75% | 24% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 38% | 74% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 81% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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 Los Angeles FC vs Colorado Rapids?
The MLS match finished Los Angeles FC 0:0 Colorado Rapids. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Los Angeles FC vs Colorado Rapids?
Los Angeles FC score 2.00 goals per game on average and Colorado Rapids 2.63. The MLS average is 3.24 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Los Angeles FC's matches and 75% of Colorado Rapids's.
What form are Los Angeles FC and Colorado Rapids in?
Over the last 5 games Los Angeles FC have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Colorado Rapids 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Los Angeles FC vs Colorado Rapids?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Los Angeles FC vs Colorado Rapids: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.