Colorado Rapids vs St. Louis City

Dick’s Sporting Goods Park is the venue as Colorado Rapids and St. Louis City go head-to-head in an exciting Major League Soccer match-up.

Unfazed by a 3-0 demolition at the hands of high-flying Los Angeles FC, Colorado Rapids returned to winning ways with a come-from-behind 2-1 home win against Sporting Kansas City in midweek MLS action. That was Colorado’s fourth victory across their last five league outings (L1), solidifying their quest to contest the MLS playoffs for the first time since 2021. But there’s no room for complacency, with 10th-placed Minnesota United only five points behind. Playing at home inspires further confidence among the Colorado faithful, considering Chris Armas’ men boast an impressive 80% unbeaten ratio in home league matches in 2024 (W6, D2, L2). Too hot to handle at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Pids have won four of their last five home games (D1), firing in 2+ goals on four occasions.

On the other hand, St. Louis City’s first-half blitz helped them see off San Jose Earthquakes 2-0 in a one-sided MLS fixture in midweek, reigniting their hopes of landing a playoff berth in the Western Confidence. However, bridging a considerable eight-point deficit on the last playoff spot hinges on winning back-to-back league outings for the first time this season. That’s easier said than done, given the visitors head into proceedings as one of only two sides in the west yet to win an MLS fixture on the road this season (D5, L4). But St. Louis’ away games have been fun to watch, producing an average of 4.33 goals per match, which highlights the potential for an action-packed contest.