Los Angeles FC vs Colorado Rapids: match statistics
Los Angeles FC vs Colorado Rapids: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Los Angeles FC played Colorado Rapids in MLS (United States). The match was played on 23 April 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Los Angeles FC: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Colorado Rapids: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Los Angeles FC scores 2.00 and concedes 0.75 goals per match. Colorado Rapids scores 2.63 and concedes 1.88. League average: 3.24 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Los Angeles FC 25%, Colorado Rapids 75%. Over 2.5: Los Angeles FC 50%, Colorado Rapids 75%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 64%.
xG, shots and style
Los Angeles FC has higher xG: 1.61 vs 1.46. Los Angeles FC: 15.0 shots per match, Colorado Rapids: 12.9.
Match halves
Los Angeles FC: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 1.25. Colorado Rapids: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 1.75.
Goals by minute
Los Angeles FC: 61-75 (4 goals). Colorado Rapids: 46-60 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.24 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 64%.
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
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 statisticsHalf-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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Los Angeles FC is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Los Angeles FC · 1.2 pts / match - 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 match.
2 goals / match - Los Angeles FC · 2.63 goals / match - Colorado Rapids
Los Angeles FC is 151% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.75 goals / match - Los Angeles FC · 1.88 goals / match - Colorado Rapids
Los Angeles FC scores in 88% of matches (7 of 8 matches), while Colorado Rapids keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 matches).
Colorado Rapids scores in 88% of matches (7 of 8 matches), while Los Angeles FC keeps a clean sheet in 75% (6 of 8 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 - Los Angeles FC
Over / Under - Colorado Rapids
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.
Colorado Rapids is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.38 pts / match - Los Angeles FC · 1.63 pts / match - Colorado Rapids
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Los Angeles FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 63%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second 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.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Los Angeles FC
Colorado Rapids
* 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
| Los Angeles FC | Liga | Colorado Rapids | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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.