Forecasts for Colorado Rapids versus Austin FC on 16/06/24.
Colorado Rapids vs Austin FC: Guesses and Stats – 16 Jun 2024
The upcoming MLS showdown between
Colorado Rapids
and Austin FC on June 16, 2024, is shaping up to be a real nail-biter. With both teams gearing up for this big match, everyone’s eyeing their recent performance, stats, and track record closely.
Match Info
Date:
June 16, 2024
Time:
03:30
Venue:
Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, Colorado
Weather Forecast:
25°C, Clear sky
Team Breakdown
The Colorado Rapids are currently sitting in 15th place in the MLS rankings. Lately, their performance has been on a mixed bag, with 6 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses this season. The Rapids have netted 29 goals but have let in 31. In their last five games, Colorado Rapids have had a track record of WLDLL.
On the flip side, Austin FC holds the 13th spot in the league standings. They’ve matched their rivals in wins with 6 victories, alongside 5 draws and 6 losses. Austin FC has found the back of the net 21 times and has had 25 goals scored against them. With a recent form of WWDLL, they are heading into this match prepared.
Head-to-Head Stats
In the last 7 face-offs, the Colorado Rapids took the win 3 times, saw 2 draws, and Austin FC clinched 2 triumphs. The total goals scored lean towards the Colorado Rapids at 10-8. Last season’s matchups concluded with a 1-0 victory for Colorado on their turf and a 1-1 draw in Austin.
Main Players
- Zack Steffen (Keeper)
- Keegan Rosenberry (Back)
- Andreas Maxso (Back)
- Djordje Mihailovic (Midfielder)
- Darren Yapi (Attacker)
- Brad Stuver (Keeper)
- Julio Cascante (Back)
- Alex Ring (Midfielder)
- Diego Fagundez (Midfielder)
- Gyasi Zardes (Attacker)
Match Info
• Colorado Rapids net 24% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.
• Austin FC strikes 29% of their goals in the last 15 minutes of the game.
• Both squads have grappled with noteworthy injuries; Colorado is without Daniel Chacon, Kimani Stewart-Baynes, and Wayne Frederick, whereas Austin FC will be missing Ethan Finlay and Sebastian Driussi.
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Stats Compared Eh?
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Betting Deets
- Pure goals galore – every match between these squads has seen at least 0.5 goals go in.
- Nearly three-quarters of their showdowns have hit the mark for over 1.5 goals.
- When it comes to both teams hitting the net (we call it BTTS), it’s happened in 60% of Colorado Rapids’ matches and 50% of Austin FC’s bouts.
- Colorado Rapids hold the edge in the BTTS & Win game, standing at a solid 29% while Austin’s at a flat 0%.
Forecast
Taking into account all the available stats and past matchups, the
forecast
for the Colorado Rapids vs Austin FC game is evenly balanced. The Rapids have shown a slightly better form in their previous encounters. Nonetheless, Austin FC’s present player performance, particularly their solid defense, could give them an advantage in keeping the score low.
Both teams have a talent for scoring goals at crucial moments – Colorado Rapids often striking around the 31-45 minute range, whereas Austin FC tends to find the net more in the last 15 minutes. The absence of key players could have a significant impact on the game’s outcome; nevertheless, both teams possess enough depth to handle these obstacles.
Considering these statistics and each team’s strengths and weaknesses, the game is anticipated to be closely fought. The home-field advantage might be crucial for the Colorado Rapids, but Austin FC’s recent performances indicate they may have a few surprises in store.
Final Score Prediction:
Colorado Rapids 2 – 1 Austin FC.
