New York City vs Colorado Rapids: match statistics
New York City displays an impressive home form with a 100% win rate - all home matches have ended in a victory, averaging as many as 5 goals scored and zero conceded at their own stadium. The hosts dominate possession (72%) and show a high shot efficiency (38%), which translates into an xG advantage (1.51 vs 0.43). Colorado Rapids have yet to pick up a point on the road this season (100% defeat rate), failing to score a single goal in away games while conceding an average of 2 goals per match. The gap in home and away performance between the two teams is massive - New York has a +5 goal difference at home, while Colorado sits at -2 on the road. All statistics indicate a clear advantage for the hosts, who should comfortably extend their perfect home streak.
New York City vs Colorado Rapids: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
New York City played against Colorado Rapids in MLS (United States). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
New York City has 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.33 points per game. Colorado Rapids has 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
New York City scores 2.67 goals per game and allows 0.67. Colorado Rapids scores 2.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.72 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of New York City's games and 33% of Colorado Rapids's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 33%, compared with league averages of 43% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Colorado Rapids has the higher season xG average, 1.66 to 1.52 per game. New York City takes 12.0 shots per game, while Colorado Rapids takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
New York City leads at halftime in 67% of its games and scores 1.33 goals per game after halftime. Colorado Rapids leads at halftime in 67% and scores 1.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
New York City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For Colorado Rapids, it is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 2.72 goals. Both teams score in 43% of games, and 53% 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
New York City displays an impressive home form with a 100% win rate - all home matches have ended in a victory, averaging as many as 5 goals scored and zero conceded at their own stadium. The hosts dominate possession (72%) and show a high shot efficiency (38%), which translates into an xG advantage (1.51 vs 0.43). Colorado Rapids have yet to pick up a point on the road this season (100% defeat rate), failing to score a single goal in away games while conceding an average of 2 goals per match. The gap in home and away performance between the two teams is massive - New York has a +5 goal difference at home, while Colorado sits at -2 on the road. All statistics indicate a clear advantage for the hosts, who should comfortably extend their perfect home streak.
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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
| New York City | Colorado Rapids | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.53 | 0.33 |
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.
New York City is 17% better for: last-5 form.
2.33 pts / game - New York City · 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.
New York City is 34% better for: goals scored per game.
2.67 goals / game - New York City · 2 goals / game - Colorado Rapids
New York City is 49% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.67 goals / game - New York City · 1 goals / game - Colorado Rapids
New York City scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Colorado Rapids keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
Colorado Rapids scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while New York City keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 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 - New York City
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
New York City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Colorado Rapids - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 67% |
| No goal | 33% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 33% |
| No goal | 33% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +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 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
New York City
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
| New York City | Liga | Colorado Rapids | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.33 | 2.72 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 43% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 53% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 31% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 70% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 87% | ▲ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of New York City vs Colorado Rapids?
The MLS match finished New York City 3:1 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 New York City vs Colorado Rapids?
New York City score 2.67 goals per game on average and Colorado Rapids 2.00. The MLS average is 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 67% of New York City's matches and 33% of Colorado Rapids's.
What form are New York City and Colorado Rapids in?
Over the last 5 games New York City have a 2-1-0 record (2.33 points per game) and Colorado Rapids 2-0-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for New York City vs Colorado Rapids?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for New York City vs Colorado Rapids: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.