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Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy: Predictions, tip & betting odds

LA Galaxy look to get back to winning ways in the early hours of Sunday morning when they travel to Colorado Rapids in MLS' Western Conference.

The Los Angeles outfit have lost suffered back-to-back defeats after going down to LAFC and San Jose Earthquakes in the last week but will be confident of claiming something from their visit to Denver.

The Rapids sit second-bottom of the table and are win-less in their last six matches.

Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy latest odds

18 of the Rapids' 21 points this season have come in their own stadium and despite their lowly position in the standings, the hosts are favourites for the win at 21/20 (2.05) with bet365.

The Galaxy have won three of their nine road games in the league this term and are offered at 12/5 (3.40) with the draw priced at 11/4 (3.75).

Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy first goal scorer

The Rapids' Chilean international striker Diego Rubio is the shortest priced player to score first at 4/1 (5.00) with the 29-year-old already having broken the deadlock on seven occasions so far this season.

Galaxy's Javier Hernandez comes next in the betting at 9/2 (5.50) with the hosts' Michael Barrios available at 6/1 (7.00).

Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy preview

The Rapids made an excellent start to the season at home winning five and drawing two of their opening seven matches in front of their own fans.

Since then however they have picked up just one point from their last three home games, although they have kept up their consistent scoring record netting in nine of their 10 home clashes.

The Galaxy meanwhile have been poor defensively with just one clean sheet in their last nine league games and conceding over 1.5 goals in four of the last five competitive fixtures.

The Los Angeles side have not won in Denver since 2017 with the Rapids scoring in each of their last seven meetings with the Galaxy, meaning there could be some value in backing the hosts to get among the goals this weekend.

Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy tips and predictions

The hosts can backed at 5/6 (1.83) to score over 1.5 goals which could be of interest, while both teams to score and over 2.5 goals is offered at 20/21 (1.98).

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

Best Bet Banner 28022020 Colorado Rapids to score over 1.5 goals at 5/6 (1.86) for a 2pt stake with bet365

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