Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy: match statistics
LA Galaxy are in significantly better form over their last five matches, averaging 1.8 points per game and remaining unbeaten (2 wins, 3 draws). Colorado Rapids are in poorer form with just 1.0 point per game and a 1-2-2 record in their last five outings. Although the hosts have won their only home game of the season, their overall form raises doubts. LA Galaxy, despite the lack of detailed away match statistics, demonstrate stability and efficiency (7 goals scored in the last 5 matches with only 3 conceded). The visitors' superior goal difference and their uninterrupted unbeaten run argue in favor of their victory at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Colorado Rapids played LA Galaxy in MLS (United States). The match was played on 8 March 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Current form
Colorado Rapids: 1-0-1, 1.50 points/match. LA Galaxy: 1-1-0, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Colorado Rapids scores 1.00 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. LA Galaxy scores 2.00 and concedes 0.50. League average: 2.72 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Colorado Rapids 0%, LA Galaxy 50%. Over 2.5: Colorado Rapids 0%, LA Galaxy 50%. League level: BTTS 41%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Colorado Rapids has higher xG: 1.75 vs 1.62. Colorado Rapids: 16.0 shots per match, LA Galaxy: 11.0.
Match halves
Colorado Rapids: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.50. LA Galaxy: half-time lead 100%, second-half goals 0.00.
Goals by minute
Colorado Rapids: 0-15 (1 goals). LA Galaxy: 0-15 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 2.72 goals per match, BTTS 41%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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
LA Galaxy are in significantly better form over their last five matches, averaging 1.8 points per game and remaining unbeaten (2 wins, 3 draws). Colorado Rapids are in poorer form with just 1.0 point per game and a 1-2-2 record in their last five outings. Although the hosts have won their only home game of the season, their overall form raises doubts. LA Galaxy, despite the lack of detailed away match statistics, demonstrate stability and efficiency (7 goals scored in the last 5 matches with only 3 conceded). The visitors' superior goal difference and their uninterrupted unbeaten run argue in favor of their victory at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Colorado Rapids | LA Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 82% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.17 | 0.22 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
LA Galaxy is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.5 pts / match - Colorado Rapids · 2 pts / match - LA Galaxy
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.
LA Galaxy is 100% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Colorado Rapids · 2 goals / match - LA Galaxy
LA Galaxy is 100% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Colorado Rapids · 0.5 goals / match - LA Galaxy
Colorado Rapids scores in 50% of matches (1 of 2 matches), while LA Galaxy keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 matches).
LA Galaxy scores in 100% of matches (2 of 2 matches), while Colorado Rapids keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Colorado Rapids
Over / Under - LA Galaxy
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
LA Galaxy is 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / match - Colorado Rapids · 3 pts / match - LA Galaxy
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Colorado Rapids - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
LA Galaxy - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 100% of matches and wins 50%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 3.00 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 0.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 0% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Colorado Rapids
LA Galaxy
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | LA Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.00 | 2.72 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 41% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 54% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 32% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 72% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 85% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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 Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy?
The MLS match finished Colorado Rapids 4:1 LA Galaxy. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy?
Colorado Rapids score 1.00 goals per game on average and LA Galaxy 2.00. The MLS average is 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Colorado Rapids's matches and 50% of LA Galaxy's.
What form are Colorado Rapids and LA Galaxy in?
Over the last 5 games Colorado Rapids have a 1-0-1 record (1.50 points per game) and LA Galaxy 1-1-0 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.