Atlanta United FC vs Colorado Rapids SC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Atlanta United FC vs Colorado Rapids SC — MLS at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- Atlanta United FC 34 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- Colorado Rapids SC 34 games · 43 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 13 May | Charlotte FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 06 May | Internacional CF Miami | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Apr | Nashville SC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Apr | Chicago Fire FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Apr | Toronto FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May | Atlanta United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 14 May | Philadelphia Union | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 May | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Apr | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Apr | St. Louis City | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Apr | Charlotte FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Atlanta United FC | Colorado Rapids SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #27 |
| 33 | Points | 43 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 9 / 6 / 19 | W / D / L | 12 / 7 / 15 |
| 43 | Scored | 47 |
| 60 | Conceded | 50 |
| -17 | GD | -3 |
| 0.97 | PPG | 1.26 |
| 26% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
20%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Atlanta United FC this season
Atlanta United FC this season
32%
Clean Sheets
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Atlanta United FC are 13th (33 pts). Colorado Rapids SC are 27th (43 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Atlanta United FC
0-15
3/4
16-30
5/6
31-45
4/7
46-60
5/12
61-75
6/8
76+
7/11
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Colorado Rapids SC
0-15
4/3
16-30
8/5
31-45
4/5
46-60
8/4
61-75
5/9
76+
6/14
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Atlanta United FC
| Aleksei Miranchuk | 6 G | 6 A |
Colorado Rapids SC
| Paxten Aaronson | 8 G | 8 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Atlanta United FC and Colorado Rapids SC is underway.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Atlanta United FC that had 300 games and scored 450 goals.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alex Gersbach made 176 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 23' Ralph Priso-Mbongue picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 28' Argentina international Santiago Sosa has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 29' A goal from the Argentina international Thiago Almada! He fires home on 29 to make it 1-0!
- 31' Thiago Almada is having his name booked by the referee on 31.
- 36' A quiet spell here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 41' It looks like no one’s ball. Atlanta United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 46' Colorado Rapids SC have won 413 goals from 288 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 53' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Sam Nicholson on 53 minutes.
- 53' Giorgos Giakoumakis is ready to make an impact after coming on for Miguel Berry at the 53 minute mark.
- 58' The travelling Colorado Rapids SC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 63' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 64' The Colorado Rapids SC bench stirs into life. Kevin Cabral is withdrawn and Jonathan Lewis gets his opportunity.
- 69' Colorado Rapids SC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 74' The Atlanta United FC manager makes a substitution. Santiago Sosa departs to be replaced by Franco Ibarra.
- 79' Colorado Rapids SC ring the changes. Ralph Priso-Mbongue has done his job and it is now time for Calvin Harris to step up.
- 80' GOAL! Luiz Araujo scores on 80.
- 84' Atlanta United FC ring the changes. Luiz Araujo has done his job and it is now time for Tyler Wolff to step up.
- 87' Magnificent from Tyler Wolff! That is 6 goals in 300 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 88' The whistle greets Danny Leyva as he departs to be replaced by Yosuke Hanya.
- 90' What composure from Giorgos Giakoumakis! The Greece international strokes it home. 4-0.
- The points are shared — Atlanta United FC 4-0 Colorado Rapids SC. Honours even.
Lineups
Atlanta United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 20
-
10
Luiz Araujo ↓ Tyler Wolff 84'
- 31
- 11
-
18
Derrick Etienne ↓ Luis Abram 84'
-
5
Santiago Sosa ↓ Franco Ibarra 74'
- 12
- 23
- 2
- 19
- 22
Bench
-
4
Luis Abram ↑ 84'
-
7
Giorgos Giakoumakis ↑ 53'
- 25
-
14
Franco Ibarra ↑ 74'
-
28
Tyler Wolff ↑ 84'
- 30
- 37
- 24
- 35
Colorado Rapids SC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 20
-
91
Kevin Cabral ↓ Jonathan Lewis 64'
- 12
- 16
- 4
- 28
-
6
Lalas Abubakar ↓ Moise Bombito 64'
- 5
-
15
Danny Leyva ↓ Yosuke Hanya 88'
- 22
- 97
Bench
- 33
-
27
Sebastian Anderson ↑ 88'
- 1
-
14
Calvin Harris ↑ 79'
-
7
Jonathan Lewis ↑ 64'
- 18
- 34
-
64
Moise Bombito ↑ 64'
-
47
Yosuke Hanya ↑ 88'
Coach
Robin Fraser
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Miguel Almiron | 2 |
| Rafael Navarro | 2 |
| Miguel Almiron | 2 |
| Jonathan Lewis | 1 |
| Luiz Araujo | 1 |
| Giorgos Giakoumakis | 1 |
| Thiago Almada | 1 |
| Hector Villalba | 1 |
Head to Head
Atlanta United FC Form
2023-05-17
Atlanta United FC
4–0
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2023-05-13
Atlanta United FC
1–3
Charlotte FC
L
2023-05-06
Internacional CF Miami
2–1
Atlanta United FC
L
2023-04-29
Nashville SC
3–1
Atlanta United FC
L
2023-04-23
Atlanta United FC
2–1
Chicago Fire FC
W
2023-04-15
Toronto FC
2–2
Atlanta United FC
D
Colorado Rapids SC Form
2023-05-17
Atlanta United FC
4–0
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2023-05-14
Colorado Rapids SC
1–2
Philadelphia Union
L
2023-05-07
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–3
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2023-04-30
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0–0
Colorado Rapids SC
D
2023-04-23
Colorado Rapids SC
1–1
St. Louis City
D
2023-04-15
Charlotte FC
2–2
Colorado Rapids SC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.77
Atlanta United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
Colorado Rapids SC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Atlanta United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Atlanta United FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Colorado Rapids SC
50%
Atlanta United FC or Colorado Rapids SC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Atlanta United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–0 not predicted4 – 0Actual
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
7.8%
2 – 0
7.5%
0 – 0
6.5%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5.4%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Atlanta United FC
| Handicap | Atlanta United FC covers | Push | Colorado Rapids SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 21% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Atlanta United FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.