Colorado Rapids vs. St. Louis City Prediction, Match Preview and Betting Tips, 25 May 2025

This Major League Soccer clash on 25 May 2025 sees Colorado Rapids taking on St. Louis City at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. With Colorado Rapids sitting at the 16th spot in the league standings and St. Louis City down at 27th, both teams have plenty to play for in this mid-table scrap.

The Rapids have a better recent form (WLLLD) and are bookmakers’ favorites with odds at 1.88 for a home win. Djordje Mihailović, Colorado’s top scorer with 6 goals, will be crucial in breaking down St. Louis City’s defense. On the other hand, St. Louis City have struggled lately, reflected in their recent form (LLDLW).

With historical head-to-head advantage and home crowd support, our match tips recommend a home win for Colorado Rapids, who have shown resilience despite key injuries. Expect an exciting showdown with Rapids potentially securing a vital victory.

Colorado Rapids vs St. Louis City Prediction & Betting Tip

With Colorado Rapids looking to cement their mid-table position and St. Louis City desperate to climb up from near the bottom, this match promises tension and excitement. Given the home team’s better form and historical advantage against this opponent, a home win for Colorado Rapids seems the most reliable betting tip.

• Colorado Rapids have shown a strong recent form at home and are statistically favored by bookmakers.
• Historical results lean heavily in favor of the Rapids, especially when playing at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
• Despite their absences due to injuries, key players like Djordje Mihailovic have the potential to turn the tide in their favor.

Colorado Rapids vs St. Louis City Odds

Bookmakers clearly favor Colorado Rapids to secure a home win, reflecting their slightly better standing and strong historical performance against St. Louis City.
A draw is seen as less likely but still within the realm of possibility. St. Louis City’s odds highlight their current struggles and suggest an uphill battle for them.
Choosing Colorado Rapids for your bet seems the most sensible option given these odds.

Colorado Rapids Team Analysis

Colorado Rapids Recent Performance

The Colorado Rapids have had a mixed bag of results recently, as shown in their last five outings:

With one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five matches, the Rapids are struggling for consistency.
They’ve managed just one clean sheet in that period but have been defensively vulnerable, conceding eight goals. Offensively, they’ve struggled too, averaging only 0.60 goals per game. However, the recent victory against Real Salt Lake could serve as a confidence boost.
The Rapids will need to bring tighter defensive discipline and find their scoring boots if they want to improve their performance in the upcoming match.

Colorado Rapids Key Players

For the Colorado Rapids, Djordje Mihailovic stands out as the top scorer with 6 goals this season. His ability to find the back of the net will be crucial, especially given Rapids’ struggle for goals lately. In midfield, Kevin Cabral and Cole Bassett will need to provide creativity and stability, while Reggie Cannon anchoring the defense will be pivotal in keeping the opposition at bay. Potential key individual battles include Mihailovic against St. Louis City’s top defender and Cannon dealing with attacks from Cedric Teuchert, St. Louis City’s leading scorer.

Expected lineup for Colorado Rapids:

• Goalkeeper: Nicholas Defreitas
• Defenders: Reggie Cannon, Andreas Maxsø, Chidozie Awaziem, Jackson Travis
• Midfielders: Oliver Larraz, Joshua Atencio, Kevin Cabral, Djordje Mihailovic, Cole Bassett
• Forward: Darren Yapi

Colorado Rapids Suspensions & Injuries

The Colorado Rapids are currently dealing with several injuries which could impact their squad depth and performance.

Ali Fadal’s absence in defense could weaken their backline, while Rafael Navarro missing from the attack lowers their offensive threat. Additionally, without Zack Steffen in goal, their goalkeeping options might be tested.

No suspensions to report for the upcoming match.

Colorado Rapids Tactics and Formation

• Formation: 4-2-3-1
  Key Forward: Darren Yapi
  Midfield Trio: Oliver Larraz, Joshua Atencio, Kevin Cabral
  Defensive Setup: Reggie Cannon, Andreas Maxsø, Chidozie Awaziem, Jackson Travis
  Tactical Breakdown:
• The Colorado Rapids often employ a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Djordje Mihailovic playing a pivotal role just behind the striker. His ability to link up play and find the net makes him the team’s top scorer with six goals this season.
• Expect the Rapids to focus on ball retention and build-up play through the midfield, with Oliver Larraz and Joshua Atencio serving as the engine room.
• Defensively, the back four will have to be compact and disciplined, especially with the absence of Ali Fadal due to injury.
• Despite their recent struggles in scoring, their defensive organization will be crucial, particularly against fast breaks from St. Louis City.

St. Louis City Team Analysis

St. Louis City Recent Performance LLDLW

St. Louis City finds themselves in a challenging spell with varied performances in recent matches. Here’s a look at their last five games:

Recent Form: LLDLW

The team managed to score an average of 1.4 goals in their last five matches, but inconsistency remains an issue, evident from their position at 27th on the table. Despite recording just one clean sheet in their last five matches, St. Louis City will be looking to Cedric Teuchert, their top scorer, to inspire a turnaround against the Colorado Rapids.

St. Louis City Key Players

Expected lineup for St. Louis City:

• Goalkeeper: TBD
• Defenders: TBD
• Midfielders: TBD
• Attackers: TBD

Despite some inconsistencies, Cedric Teuchert remains the key player for St. Louis City. With 3 goals, he is their top scorer this season and will look to exploit any defensive lapses by the Colorado Rapids.
In addition to Teuchert, watch out for any surprise contributions from their midfield, especially in the absence of detailed lineup information. The battle between Teuchert and the Rapids’ defense, particularly Reggie Cannon, could be pivotal.
Given their recent performances, the team’s overall form makes it imperative for individual brilliance to shine if St. Louis City are to secure a positive result.

St. Louis City Suspensions & Injuries

Fortunately for St. Louis City, there are currently no suspensions or injuries reported. This gives the team a full complement of players to choose from, providing their coach with more tactical and rotational flexibility.

Given they have struggled in recent matches, having a fully fit squad could be a significant advantage. Cedric Teuchert, their top scorer, will need ample support from his teammates to break down the Colorado Rapids’ defense and make a positive impact on this match.

With no absentees, expect St. Louis City to go all out in their quest to turn around their fortunes.

St. Louis City Tactics and Formation

St. Louis City Tactics Breakdown:

• Formation: Given the lack of data on recent formations, a default 4-3-3 could be possible.
• Key Forward: Cedric Teuchert has been crucial, with 3 goals this season.
• Average Goals Scored: 1.40 goals per match in the last five games.
• Defensive Focus: One clean sheet in the last five matches, suggesting inconsistency but capability.
• Primary Strategy: Likely to focus on breaking down the Colorado Rapids’ defense in the 76-90-minute interval, where the Rapids are historically vulnerable.

Expect a balanced approach, aiming to capitalize on their opponent’s weaker time intervals while staying defensively organized.

Colorado Rapids vs St. Louis City Head-to-Head Statistics

Analyzing the recent encounters between Colorado Rapids and St. Louis City:

In their last five meetings, Colorado Rapids have generally had the upper hand, winning three out of five encounters. The Rapids’ performances include a dominant 4-1 victory at home and a solid 3-0 win away. The most recent match ended in a goalless draw, but Colorado’s strong showing in earlier fixtures might give them an edge going into this game.

Odds accurate as of 23.05.2025 02:32, and are subject to change.
Please always check the odds before placing your bets with any bookmaker.