United States - MLSData current as of September 06, 2026

Sporting KC vs Colorado Rapids: match statistics

Sporting KC crest
Sporting KC
1 : 4half-time 1:2
Colorado Rapids crest
Colorado Rapids
135%(2.30)
X40%(3.40)
225%(2.48)

Sporting KC is displaying poor home form with a zero win percentage at home and a two-match winless streak at their home ground. Colorado Rapids has not won any away matches this season, conceding an average of 2.5 goals per game and recording a 100% loss rate on the road. Both teams share similar defensive issues, as confirmed by their high average of goals conceded. The xG statistics show an even quality of chances created by both sides, which further supports a draw outcome. Considering the poor form of both teams and their difficulties in securing points at home and away respectively, a draw appears to be the most likely result of this encounter.

Sporting KC vs Colorado Rapids: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Sporting KC played against Colorado Rapids in MLS (United States). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 1:4.

Recent form

Sporting KC has 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Colorado Rapids has 2 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.50 points per game.

Scoring records

Sporting KC scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.75. Colorado Rapids scores 1.75 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.95 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 50% of Sporting KC's games and 50% of Colorado Rapids's. The Over 2.5 rates are 75% and 50%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Colorado Rapids has the higher season xG average, 1.41 to 0.87 per game. Sporting KC takes 6.8 shots per game, while Colorado Rapids takes 12.8.

First-half and second-half trends

Sporting KC leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Colorado Rapids leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.00 after halftime.

When the teams score

Sporting KC's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (2 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 2.95 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 59% 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

Sporting KC is displaying poor home form with a zero win percentage at home and a two-match winless streak at their home ground. Colorado Rapids has not won any away matches this season, conceding an average of 2.5 goals per game and recording a 100% loss rate on the road. Both teams share similar defensive issues, as confirmed by their high average of goals conceded. The xG statistics show an even quality of chances created by both sides, which further supports a draw outcome. Considering the poor form of both teams and their difficulties in securing points at home and away respectively, a draw appears to be the most likely result of this encounter.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

1 : 2
First half
0 : 2
Second half

Game stats

50Possession (%)50
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
8Shots17
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
3Shots on target9
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
0.97xG2.06
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
6Corners4
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
35Dangerous attacks50
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
17Fouls20
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
3Cards3
Sporting KCColorado Rapids

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Sporting KCColorado Rapids
1Goals scored / game1.75
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
1.75Goals allowed / game1.5
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
43%Average possession56%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
3Shots on target / game5
Sporting KCColorado Rapids

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

6.75Shots per game12.75
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
3Shots on target5
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
14.8%Shot conversion13.7%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
43%Possession56%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
0.87xG for1.41
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
1.75xG against1.53
Sporting KCColorado Rapids

Shooting quality

Sporting KC: Counter-attackingColorado Rapids: Efficient finishing
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
Accuracy (shots on target)44%39%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.330.35

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Colorado Rapids is 50% better for: last-5 form.

1 pts / game - Sporting KC · 1.5 pts / game - Colorado Rapids

Sporting KC
LDLW
Season result split
25% W25% R50% P
Season (W-D-L)
1-1-2
1.00 pts / game · goal difference -3
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-2
1.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
0-1-1
Last 5 at home
0-1-1
DL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 0.87Opponent xG: 1.75BTTS: 50%Over 2.5: 75%
Colorado Rapids
LWWL
Season result split
50% W0% R50% P
Season (W-D-L)
2-0-2
1.50 pts / game · goal difference +1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-2
1.50 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-0-2
Last 5 away
0-0-2
LL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 1.5xG: 1.41Opponent xG: 1.53BTTS: 50%Over 2.5: 50%

Goalshow 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 75% better for: goals scored per game.

1 goals / game - Sporting KC · 1.75 goals / game - Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.75 goals / game - Sporting KC · 1.5 goals / game - Colorado Rapids

Sporting KC scoring profile: strong

Sporting KC scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 meczów), while Colorado Rapids keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 meczów).

Colorado Rapids scoring profile: very strong

Colorado Rapids scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Sporting KC keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 meczów).

4Goals scored (season)7
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
7Goals conceded (season)6
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
2.75Average goals per game3.25
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
4Goals scored (last 5)7
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
7Goals conceded (last 5)6
Sporting KCColorado Rapids

How often they score at least...

50%1 goal75%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
50%2 goals50%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
0%3 goals25%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
0%4 goals25%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids

How often they concede at least...

100%1 goal75%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
50%2 goals50%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
25%3 goals25%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
0%4 goals0%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids

* 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.

48%
League average

Goal patterns

0%BTTS at half-time25%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
25%Scored in both halves50%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids

BTTS and goal count

50%Min. 3 goals and BTTS50%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
25%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
50%BTTS - last 550%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids

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.

1st half

100%Min. 1 goal before half-time100%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
25%Min. 2 goals before half-time25%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time25%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids

2nd half

75%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
50%Min. 2 goals after half-time25%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
25%Min. 3 goals after half-time25%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids

Game halveswhen 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 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

0.75 pts / game - Sporting KC · 1.5 pts / game - Colorado Rapids

Sporting KC - half-time state
25% leading0% draw75% trailing
Colorado Rapids - half-time state
50% leading0% draw50% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.75Points per game (1st half)1.5
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
0.25Goals scored (1st half)0.75
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
1Goals conceded (1st half)0.75
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
1.25Average goals (1st half)1.5
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
25%Clean sheet before half-time50%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
75%No goal before half-time25%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids

After half-time (2nd half)

1.25Points per game (2nd half)1.5
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
0.75Goals scored (2nd half)1
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
0.75Goals conceded (2nd half)0.75
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
1.5Average goals (2nd half)1.75
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
25%Clean sheet after half-time25%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids
50%No goal after half-time50%
Sporting KCColorado Rapids

Sporting KC - second-half results

25% W50% R25% P
3
Half-time points
1
Half-time goals
-3
Goal difference (1st half)
5
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.75
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.3

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Colorado Rapids - second-half results

50% W0% R50% P
6
Half-time points
3
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
6
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.50
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Sporting KC - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.751.25
Goals scored / game0.30.8
Goals allowed / game1.00.8
Average goals per game1.31.5
1 goal100%75%
2 goals25%50%
3 goals0%25%
Clean sheet25%25%
No goal75%50%
Goal difference-30
Half-time: 25% leading - 0% draw - 75% trailing
2nd half: 25% won - 50% draw - 25% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 1
Colorado Rapids - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.501.50
Goals scored / game0.81.0
Goals allowed / game0.80.8
Average goals per game1.51.8
1 goal100%100%
2 goals25%25%
3 goals25%25%
Clean sheet50%25%
No goal25%50%
Goal difference0+1
Half-time: 50% leading - 0% draw - 50% trailing
2nd half: 50% won - 0% draw - 50% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 25% - Half-time goals total: 3

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Sporting KC
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
0
0
16-30
1
4
31-45
1
1
46-60
2
0
61-75
0
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

Colorado Rapids
ScoredConceded
1
1
0-15
1
1
16-30
1
1
31-45
1
1
46-60
1
1
61-75
2
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

3.00
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.3 : 1.8
Estimated goal split
home : away
102%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
50%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
38%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
13%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 8 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Sporting KC

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.88
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.13
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+1.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.13
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
0.00
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
51%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
179%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.5
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

Colorado Rapids

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.12
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.37
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.34
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.03
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
179%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
76%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
29% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 14% come in the first quarter-hour.
29%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).

Teams vs league

Sporting KCLigaColorado Rapids
Average goals per game 2.752.95 3.25
Both teams scored 50%48% 50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 75%59% 50%
Clean sheets 0%29% 25%
Goal before half-time 100%72% 100%
Goal after half-time 75%84% 100%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.95
Average goals per game
48%
Both teams scored
59%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
29%
Clean sheets
1.97
Home goals / game
0.98
Away goals / game
+101%
Home attack advantage
+50%
Home defensive advantage
+31%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
72%
1 goal
38%
2 goals
20%
3 goals
6%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
84%
1 goal
45%
2 goals
19%
3 goals
8%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Sporting KCYellow cardManuel García Alonso
  2. Colorado RapidsGoalPaxten AaronsonAssist: Darren Yapi
  3. Sporting KCYellow cardJansen Miller
  4. Colorado RapidsYellow cardLucas Herrington
  5. Colorado RapidsYellow cardRobert Samuel Holding
  6. Sporting KCGoalMagomed SuleymanovAssist: Calvin Harris
  7. Colorado RapidsGoalWayne Alix Frederick II
  8. Sporting KCSubstitutionOn: Kwaku AgyabengOff: Wyatt Meyer
  9. Colorado RapidsYellow cardMiguel Ángel Navarro Zárate
  10. Colorado RapidsSubstitutionOn: Joshua AtencioOff: Darren Yapi
  11. Colorado RapidsSubstitutionOn: Noah CobbOff: Robert Samuel Holding
  12. Sporting KCSubstitutionOn: Stephen AfrifaOff: Magomed Suleymanov
  13. Colorado RapidsGoalPaxten AaronsonAssist: Rafael Navarro Leal
  14. Sporting KCYellow cardJacob Bartlett

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.

Fotis BazakosMatches officiated: 9
5.44Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 244%Home wins11%Draws44%Away wins

FAQ

What was the result of Sporting KC vs Colorado Rapids?

The MLS match finished Sporting KC 1:4 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 Sporting KC vs Colorado Rapids?

Sporting KC score 1.00 goals per game on average and Colorado Rapids 1.75. The MLS average is 2.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Sporting KC's matches and 50% of Colorado Rapids's.

What form are Sporting KC and Colorado Rapids in?

Over the last 5 games Sporting KC have a 1-1-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Colorado Rapids 2-0-2 (1.50 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sporting KC vs Colorado Rapids?

The statistical background for Sporting KC vs Colorado Rapids — 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.