Colorado Rapids SC vs Nashville SC, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Colorado Rapids SC vs Nashville SC — MLS at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
- Colorado Rapids SC 15 games · 16 pts (2026/26)
- Nashville SC 14 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May | Nashville SC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 23 May | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 May | Sporting Kansas City | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 May | Los Angeles FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 May | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 May | Portland Timbers | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 21 May | Atlanta United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 May | Montreal Impact FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 May | Houston Dynamo | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 May | Real Salt Lake | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 May | Philadelphia Union | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Colorado Rapids SC | Nashville SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #26 | Position | #1 |
| 16 | Points | 33 |
| 15 | Played | 14 |
| 5 / 1 / 9 | W / D / L | 10 / 3 / 1 |
| 25 | Scored | 31 |
| 24 | Conceded | 11 |
| +1 | GD | +20 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 2.36 |
| 33% | Win % | 71% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Colorado Rapids SC this season
43%
Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
Nashville SC this season
Colorado Rapids SC are 26th (16 pts). Nashville SC are 1st (33 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Colorado Rapids SC
0-15
3/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
4/–
61-75
2/4
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Nashville SC
0-15
2/1
16-30
4/3
31-45
–/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
3/2
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Colorado Rapids SC is hosting Nashville SC for another epic battle.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 8' Charles Sapong is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 9' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Charles Sapong makes no mistake. 0-2!
- 14' Controversy at the stadium! Diego Rubio argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 15' Hany Mukhtar does the damage! The net is bulging and Nashville SC surge ahead!
- 17' Hany Mukhtar adds to his 4 season tally! Nashville SC lead 0-4 — and this changes everything.
- 22' USA international Daniel Lovitz has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 27' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 32' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jonathan Lewis made 272 appearances and scored 18 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 37' Lalas Abubakar is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Colorado Rapids SC tonight.
- 41' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Lalas Abubakar.
- 42' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Eric Miller.
- 46' Colorado Rapids SC ring the changes. Gyasi Zardes has done his job and it is now time for Michael Barrios to step up.
- 51' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Bryan Acosta.
- 55' The whistle greets Bryan Acosta as he departs to be replaced by Mark-Anthony Kaye.
- 56' Hany Mukhtar catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 56.
- 61' Colorado Rapids SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Nashville SC backline.
- 66' Supporters expect more eagerness from William Yarbrough, as he is very good at scoring at Dick's Sporting Goods Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 71' Nashville SC is showing some good football. However, Nashville SC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 73' The Nashville SC bench stirs into life. Luke Haakenson is withdrawn and Taylor Washington gets his opportunity.
- 78' What composure from Diego Rubio! The Chile international strokes it home. 1-4.
- 82' The Nashville SC bench stirs into life. Hany Mukhtar is withdrawn and Ake Arnaud Loba gets his opportunity.
- 84' Colorado Rapids SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nicolas Mezquida is hanging Jack Price on the field on 84 minute.
- 89' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Nashville SC take all three points.
Lineups
Colorado Rapids SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 11
- 5
- 2
-
19
Jack Price ↓ Nicolas Mezquida 84'
- 4
-
29
Gyasi Zardes ↓ Michael Barrios 46'
- 6
- 22
- 7
-
31
Anthony Markanich ↓ Max Alves 55'
Bench
-
12
Michael Barrios ↑ 46'
- 1
- 3
- 33
-
14
Mark-Anthony Kaye ↑ 55'
- 32
-
20
Nicolas Mezquida ↑ 84'
- 24
-
8
Max Alves ↑ 55'
Coach
Robin Fraser
Nashville SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 54
- 25
- 2
-
15
Eric Miller ↓ Dax McCarty 73'
-
10
Hany Mukhtar ↓ Ake Arnaud Loba 82'
- 5
-
27
Brian Anunga ↓ Anibal Godoy 82'
- 30
- 17
- 26
Bench
- 11
-
20
Anibal Godoy ↑ 82'
- 1
-
6
Dax McCarty ↑ 73'
- 7
-
23
Taylor Washington ↑ 73'
-
9
Ake Arnaud Loba ↑ 82'
- 22
- 21
Coach
Gary Smith
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hany Mukhtar | 5 |
| Charles Sapong | 2 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 1 |
| Jacob Shaffelburg | 1 |
| Shaq Moore | 1 |
| Teal Bunbury | 1 |
| Diego Rubio | 1 |
Head to Head
Colorado Rapids SC Form
2022-05-29
Colorado Rapids SC
1–3
Nashville SC
L
2022-05-23
Colorado Rapids SC
1–0
Seattle Sounders FC
W
2022-05-19
Sporting Kansas City
2–1
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2022-05-14
Colorado Rapids SC
2–0
Los Angeles FC
W
2022-05-08
San Jose Earthquakes
1–0
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2022-05-01
Colorado Rapids SC
2–0
Portland Timbers
W
Nashville SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.1
Colorado Rapids SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.08
Nashville SC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 61% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Nashville SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Colorado Rapids SC or Draw
48%
Draw or Nashville SC
77%
Colorado Rapids SC or Nashville SC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Nashville SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 2
8.9%
0 – 1
8.1%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
6.1%
0 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.2%
2 – 1
5%
1 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.7%
1 – 4
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Colorado Rapids SC
| Handicap | Colorado Rapids SC covers | Push | Nashville SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +1 | 41% | 22% | 36% |
| +1.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +2 | 64% | 18% | 19% |
| +2.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
Clean Sheet
Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

