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
Key match information
New York City played Colorado Rapids in MLS (United States). The match was played on 14 March 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
New York City: 2-1-0, 2.33 points/match. Colorado Rapids: 2-0-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
New York City scores 2.67 and concedes 0.67 goals per match. Colorado Rapids scores 2.00 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.72 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: New York City 67%, Colorado Rapids 33%. Over 2.5: New York City 67%, Colorado Rapids 33%. League level: BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Colorado Rapids has higher xG: 1.66 vs 1.52. New York City: 12.0 shots per match, Colorado Rapids: 14.3.
Match halves
New York City: half-time lead 67%, second-half goals 1.33. Colorado Rapids: half-time lead 67%, second-half goals 1.33.
Goals by minute
New York City: 31-45+ (3 goals). Colorado Rapids: 76-90+ (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 2.72 goals per match, BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 53%.
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
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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
New York City is 17% better for: last-5 form.
2.33 pts / match - New York City · 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.
New York City is 34% better for: goals scored per match.
2.67 goals / match - New York City · 2 goals / match - Colorado Rapids
New York City is 49% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.67 goals / match - New York City · 1 goals / match - Colorado Rapids
New York City scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while Colorado Rapids keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 matches).
Colorado Rapids scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while New York City keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 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 - New York City
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
New York City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 67% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Colorado Rapids - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 67% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.33 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
New York City
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
| New York City | Liga | Colorado Rapids | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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.