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New York City FC
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Colorado Rapids

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NYCFC vs Colorado Rapids: High-Flying Hosts Look to Continue Dominance in MLS

New York City FC host Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer, with the hosts in formidable early-season form. NYCFC have been prolific in attack and solid defensively, while the Rapids have shown flashes of attacking quality but must overcome a poor away record.

This fixture pits NYCFC's potent attacking game against Colorado's need to find consistency away from home. The hosts' high possession and passing accuracy suggest they will aim to control the game's rhythm, using width and patient build-up to break down the opposition. Colorado's recent away struggles, particularly in terms of discipline and offensive output, suggest they might adopt a more cautious approach, perhaps looking to counter-attack. However, NYCFC's defensive solidity, especially at home, means the Rapids will need to be clinical with any opportunities that arise.

Team statistics

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Team Stats Comparison

Home Team Matches
Away Team Matches
New York City FC
VS
Colorado Rapids
3
Matches played
3
2 - 1 - 0
Results
2 - 0 - 1
66.7%
Win %
66.7%
2.7
Goals scored
2
0.7
Goals conceded
1
5
Shots on target
6.3
4.3
Shots off target
5.3
2.7
Blocked shots
2.3
62.7
Ball possession
54.7
86
Pass accuracy
88.3
15.7
Fouls
13
3.3
Goalkeeper saves
4
1.7
Yellow cards
2
0
Red cards
0
League averages

Key points

  • • New York City FC have averaged 2.7 goals per game overall and 5 goals in their single home fixture this season.
  • • Colorado Rapids have lost their only away game this season, conceding two goals and failing to score.
  • • The odds favour a home win, with NYCFC priced at 1.55 and Colorado at 5.5.

AI Prediction

New York City FC's overwhelming home form and potent attack, coupled with Colorado's struggles on the road, strongly point towards a home victory. Both teams have shown capability to score in recent games, suggesting goals at both ends, and NYCFC's own strong offensive numbers make an 'over' bet appealing. The odds reflect NYCFC's favouritism, aligning with the statistical picture of two potent, albeit inconsistently performing, MLS sides.

  • AI
    Confidence
    Pick
    Recent Win% (20)
  • amazon/nova-lite-v1
    nova-lite-v1 (fr)
    by amazon
    78%
    New York City FC HOME
    BTTS YES
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    53%
    O/U
    50%
    BTTS
    60%
  • google/gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001
    gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)
    by google
    70%
    New York City FC HOME
    BTTS YES
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    47%
    O/U
    47%
    BTTS
    70%
  • google/gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001
    gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)
    by google
    70%
    New York City FC HOME
    BTTS YES
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    40%
    O/U
    63%
    BTTS
    70%

H2H

Major League Soccer H2H 기록입니다.
Match dateTeamScoreTeamO/U 2.5BTTS
5/5/2024HOME
New York City FC
L 0 - 2 W
Colorado Rapids
UN
Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

New York City FC Team recent

New York City FC logo
New York City FC
Home Team Matches
Match dateH/AVSScoreResultsO/U 2.5BTTSCor 9.5
HOME
Orlando City SC5 - 0WONY
AWAY
Philadelphia Union2 - 1WOYN
AWAY
Los Angeles Galaxy1 - 1DUYN

New York City FC have started the MLS season in blistering fashion, securing two wins and a draw from their opening three fixtures. Their offensive output has been particularly eye-catching, averaging a remarkable 2.7 goals per game across the season. This attacking verve was on full display in their most recent outing, where they netted five goals. Their home form is impeccable, with a perfect record from one game, scoring five and conceding none, demonstrating a strong command of possession and passing accuracy.

Colorado Rapids Team recent

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Colorado Rapids
Away Team Matches
Match dateH/AVSScoreResultsO/U 2.5BTTSCor 9.5
HOME
Los Angeles Galaxy4 - 1WOYN
HOME
Portland Timbers2 - 0WUNY
AWAY
Seattle Sounders0 - 2LUNN

Colorado Rapids arrive with a mixed bag of results, also boasting two wins but with a loss to their name in this early stage of the campaign. They've shown they can score, averaging two goals per game overall, and put in a strong attacking performance in their last fixture, netting four. However, their away form presents a significant challenge; their solitary away match resulted in a 2-0 defeat with no goals scored and a concerning 17 fouls committed. Despite decent possession figures on the road, their last away trip saw them struggle to create clear chances and concede twice.

O
Over
U
Under
Y
Yes
N
No

Odds

1x2
New York City FC
HOME
1.55
DRAW
4
Colorado Rapids
AWAY
5.5
2.5 OVER/UNDER
OVER
1.62
UNDER
2.25
BTTS
YES
1.7
NO
2.05

Lineups

New York City FC

New York City FC

(4-2-3-1)

Matthew Freese
Kevin O'Toole
Kai Trewin
Thiago Martins
Tayvon Gray
Keaton Parks
Aiden O'Neill
Hannes Wolf
Maxi Moralez
Agustin Ojeda
Nicolás Fernández
Rafael Navarro
Alexis Manyoma
Paxten Aaronson
Darren Yapi
Wayne Frederick
Hamzat Ojediran
Jackson Travis
Lucas Herrington
Rob Holding
Keegan Rosenberry
Nicholas Defreitas-Hansen
Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids

(4-2-3-1)

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

New York City FC Injuries / suspensions

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New York City FC
NameReasonTypeG/A
M. JonesBroken LegMissing Fixture- / -
A. MartinezKnee InjuryMissing Fixture- / -
A. PereaLeg InjuryMissing Fixture- / -

Colorado Rapids Injuries / suspensions

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Colorado Rapids
NameReasonTypeG/A
Z. SteffenShoulder InjuryMissing Fixture- / -
A. FadalAbdominal strainQuestionable- / -

League table

USA Major League Soccer
#TeamPlayedWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
Western Conference
1Houston Dynamo2012262924538WWWWW
2Vancouver Whitecaps19114440182237LWDDL
3Los Angeles FC21104735211434LLDWW
4San Jose Earthquakes20103738281033LLLDL
5FC Dallas209653829933WWDLD
6St. Louis City208662826230DWDWW
7Colorado Rapids2091103025528WWWLW
8Real Salt Lake198473330328LDDLL
9Portland Timbers208393736127WLWWD
10Los Angeles Galaxy216782530-525WLDDL
11Minnesota United FC206772228-625LDDDL
12Seattle Sounders197392126-524LLLLL
13San Diego206683432224LWDWL
14Austin2055102539-1420WLLLW
15Sporting Kansas City2043131949-3015DLLLW
Eastern Conference
1Nashville SC20144240152546WWDLW
2Inter Miami20116348381039DLDWW
3Chicago Fire19112636251135WWWLL
4New England Revolution2010373225733WLLDW
5FC Cincinnati208664846230WDWLW
6Charlotte208573531429DWLWD
7New York City FC207583429526LLDWW
8New York Red Bulls207493042-1225LLWLL
9DC United205962733-624LDDWD
10Orlando City SC2063113250-1821LDLWW
11Toronto FC204972936-721DWDLD
12Columbus Crew2055102833-520LLDWL
13Philadelphia Union2055103037-720DWWWW
14CF Montreal2055102737-1020WDDLL
15Atlanta United FC2053122335-1218WWLLD
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