Charlotte FC vs Colorado Rapids SC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Charlotte FC vs Colorado Rapids SC — MLS at Bank of America Stadium.
- Charlotte FC 18 games · 25 pts (2026/26)
- Colorado Rapids SC 18 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 18 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 17 | 29 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 18 | 25 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 18 | 23 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 18 | 20 |
| 11 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 |
| 14 | Montreal Impact FC | 18 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 17 | 34 |
| 17 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 34 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 33 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 32 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 18 | 27 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 27 |
| 22 | St. Louis City | 18 | 26 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 24 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 17 | 24 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 24 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 18 | 22 |
| 27 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 22 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 18 | 21 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 18 | 17 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 14 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Apr | Real Salt Lake | A | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Apr | Toronto FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Mar | New York Red Bulls | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Mar | Orlando City SC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Mar | Atlanta United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr | Charlotte FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Apr | Sporting Kansas City | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | Los Angeles FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Mar | Austin FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Mar | Minnesota United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Mar | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Charlotte FC | Colorado Rapids SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #26 |
| 25 | Points | 22 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 7 / 4 / 7 | W / D / L | 7 / 1 / 10 |
| 29 | Scored | 27 |
| 27 | Conceded | 25 |
| +2 | GD | +2 |
| 1.39 | PPG | 1.22 |
| 39% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Charlotte FC this season
Charlotte FC this season
32%
Clean Sheets
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Charlotte FC are 7th (25 pts). Colorado Rapids SC are 26th (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Charlotte FC
0-15
4/2
16-30
4/5
31-45
4/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/4
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Colorado Rapids SC
0-15
3/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
4/–
61-75
3/4
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Charlotte FC
| Pep Biel | 8 G | 5 A |
| Idan Gorno | 4 G | 1 A |
Colorado Rapids SC
| Rafael Navarro | 7 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Charlotte FC and Colorado Rapids SC get this one started.
- 2' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Lalas Abubakar.
- 7' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Colorado Rapids SC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 12' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 17' Colorado Rapids SC have won 394 goals from 272 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 22' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 27' Brandt Bronico is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Colorado Rapids SC tonight.
- 30' Cole Bassett makes way for Max Alves at the 30 minute mark. A tactical switch from Colorado Rapids SC.
- 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Robin Fraser will be considering his options from the bench.
- 40' Colorado Rapids SC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 45' A moment of madness from Diego Rubio on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Colorado Rapids SC will be frustrated.
- 50' A moment of madness from Derrick Jones on 50 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Charlotte FC will be frustrated.
- 52' Max Alves was booked on 52.
- 54' Goal! Max Alves scores his 3 goal in 382 matches.
- 59' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 62' Kerwin Vargas adds to his 1 season tally! Charlotte FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 64' The referee has no hesitation. Darren Yapi is booked for Colorado Rapids SC — Yellow card on 64.
- 65' Kamil Jozwiak puts Charlotte FC on the lead.
- 70' Colorado Rapids SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 74' Another change for Colorado Rapids SC made on 74 minute. Steven Beitashour leaves to be changed by Michael Barrios.
- 75' A change in the Charlotte FC ranks — Karol Swiderski exits the field as Nathan Byrne enters on 75.
- 80' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 82' Kamil Jozwiak makes way for Orrin McKinze Gaines at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Charlotte FC.
- 87' Orrin McKinze Gaines II is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Charlotte FC so far.
- 88' Bryan Acosta catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 88.
- 90' Charlotte FC ring the changes. Kerwin Vargas has done his job and it is now time for Ben Bender to step up.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Charlotte FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 6
- 20
- 13
-
28
Joseph Mora ↓ Jaylin Lindsey 75'
- 25
-
11
Karol Swiderski ↓ Nathan Byrne 75'
- 7
- 29
- 9
- 31
-
18
Kerwin Vargas ↓ Ben Bender 90'
Bench
-
14
Nathan Byrne ↑ 75'
-
24
Jaylin Lindsey ↑ 75'
- 23
-
15
Ben Bender ↑ 90'
- 19
-
17
Orrin McKinze Gaines II ↑ 82'
Coach
Christian Lattanzio
Colorado Rapids SC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 20
- 21
- 11
- 2
- 33
- 4
- 28
-
23
Cole Bassett ↓ Max Alves 30'
- 6
- 22
-
77
Darren Yapi ↓ Jonathan Lewis 74'
Bench
- 91
-
12
Michael Barrios ↑ 74'
- 16
- 27
- 1
-
7
Jonathan Lewis ↑ 74'
-
8
Max Alves ↑ 30'
- 34
- 31
Coach
Robin Fraser
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michael Barrios | 1 |
| Max Alves | 1 |
| Kamil Jozwiak | 1 |
| Kerwin Vargas | 1 |
| Djordje Mihailovic | 1 |
| Joshua Atencio | 1 |
Head to Head
Charlotte FC Form
Colorado Rapids SC Form
2023-04-15
Charlotte FC
2–2
Colorado Rapids SC
D
2023-04-09
Sporting Kansas City
0–1
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2023-04-02
Colorado Rapids SC
0–0
Los Angeles FC
D
2023-03-26
Austin FC
1–1
Colorado Rapids SC
D
2023-03-19
Colorado Rapids SC
1–2
Minnesota United FC
L
2023-03-12
San Jose Earthquakes
1–0
Colorado Rapids SC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.37
Charlotte FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Colorado Rapids SC xG
I would bet for:
Charlotte FC or Colorado Rapids SC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Charlotte FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Colorado Rapids SC
61%
Charlotte FC or Colorado Rapids SC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
8%
1 – 0
7.9%
0 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Charlotte FC
| Handicap | Charlotte FC covers | Push | Colorado Rapids SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Charlotte FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.