New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids
First half2 - 1
- 8(Foul)
- 21
- 31(Foul)
- 39(Foul)
- 42(Foul)
- 45
- 45 + 4
Second half1 - 0
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Head to Head meetings
New York City FC – Colorado Rapids
New York City FC
Colorado Rapids
- 1
Victories
- 1
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 1  |
Scored goals | 4 | 4 |
Average per game | 1.33 | 1.33 |
The biggest victory | 3-1 | 0-2 |
Form
New York City FC
- 5Matches
- 6Goals
- 1.2Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 3Draws
- 1Losses
Colorado Rapids
- 5Matches
- 7Goals
- 1.4Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 3Draws
- 1Losses
Standings
New York City FC – Colorado Rapids
| # | Team | P | DIFF | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Colorado Rapids | 33 | -1 | 43 |
| 23 | New York City FC | 33 | +3 | 39 |
| # | Team | P | DIFF | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | New York City FC | 33 | +3 | 39 |
| # | Team | P | DIFF | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Colorado Rapids | 33 | -1 | 43 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.51 | 4.10 | 6.00 |
◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — New York City FC
CheckLive's preview leans heavily toward New York City FC, driven by a commanding edge in recent form and mental sharpness. Colorado's direct style could trouble the hosts, but the numbers suggest the Rapids will need a near-perfect display to take points from Yankee Stadium.
Home win — New York City FC1.51
High confidence92%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
57.8
40.2
CheckSkill
55.9
51.3
CheckMental
69
34.4
CheckLive total65 vs 44+21.0
More match signals
New York City FC (DNB)91%1.20
Under 2.586%2.10
New York City FC (−1)93%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win the MLS opener between New York City FC and Colorado Rapids?
According to CheckLive's analysis, New York City FC are the clear favorites to win. Their superior form, technical quality, and mental resilience give them a significant edge over Colorado Rapids, who will rely on counter-attacks and set pieces.
Which team has better form ahead of this MLS match?
New York City FC enter the match in better form, unbeaten in their last three outings with two wins and a draw. Colorado Rapids have won their last two but showed inconsistency before that, making NYCFC the more reliable side based on recent results.
Will both teams score in New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids?
Both teams scoring is a possible outcome given Colorado's ability to find the net in both previous meetings against NYCFC. However, the home side's defensive solidity suggests a clean sheet is more likely than not, making no on BTTS a reasonable call.
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.51 | 4.10 | 6.00 |