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 27 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
- Nashville SC 27 games · 60 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 27 | 60 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 27 | 46 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 27 | 43 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire FC | 26 | 42 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 27 | 39 |
| 7 | Orlando City SC | 27 | 34 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 27 | 33 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 26 | 33 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 26 | 33 |
| 11 | D.C. United SC | 26 | 30 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew SC | 27 | 29 |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 27 | 29 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 27 | 27 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 27 | 24 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 26 | 50 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 27 | 47 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 45 |
| 19 | St. Louis City | 26 | 44 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 27 | 44 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 28 | 41 |
| 22 | Colorado Rapids SC | 27 | 36 |
| 23 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 28 | 36 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 26 | 35 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 27 | 32 |
| 26 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 32 |
| 27 | Real Salt Lake | 27 | 32 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 27 | 31 |
| 29 | Minnesota United FC | 27 | 29 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 26 | 21 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Position | #1 |
| 36 | Points | 60 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 11 / 3 / 13 | W / D / L | 18 / 6 / 3 |
| 38 | Scored | 55 |
| 38 | Conceded | 21 |
| +0 | GD | +34 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 2.22 |
| 41% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Colorado Rapids SC this season
48%
Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
Nashville SC this season
Colorado Rapids SC are 22nd (36 pts). Nashville SC are 1st (60 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Colorado Rapids SC
0-15
4/2
16-30
5/5
31-45
3/4
46-60
6/1
61-75
3/7
76+
5/10
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Nashville SC
0-15
3/1
16-30
7/3
31-45
5/2
46-60
6/2
61-75
5/6
76+
11/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Colorado Rapids SC
| Paxten Aaronson | 7 G | 6 A |
Nashville SC
| Sam Surridge | 16 G | 1 A |
| Hany Mukhtar | 13 G | 6 A |
| Warren Madrigal | 5 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Colorado Rapids SC to score. At the same time, Nashville SC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 8' The deadlock is broken! Charles Sapong gets on the scoresheet on 8 minutes.
- 9' GOAL! Charles Sapong scores on 9.
- 14' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Diego Rubio.
- 15' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Hany Mukhtar makes it 0-3.
- 17' GOAL! Hany Mukhtar fires home to make it 0-4!
- 22' Colorado Rapids SC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 27' Colorado Rapids SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Nashville SC backline.
- 32' 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.
- 37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Colorado Rapids SC and Nashville SC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 41' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Lalas Abubakar.
- 42' It’s a booking for Nashville SC player. Eric Miller gets a Yellow card.
- 46' The crowd applauds Gyasi Zardes as he leaves the pitch. Michael Barrios steps in for Colorado Rapids SC.
- 51' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Bryan Acosta.
- 55' Mark-Anthony Kaye is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bryan Acosta at the 55 minute mark.
- 56' Poor challenge from Hany Mukhtar. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 61' David Romney has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 66' The travelling Nashville SC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 71' It is a cagey affair so far. Colorado Rapids SC in their trying to find a way past Nashville SC's compact .
- 73' Taylor Washington gets the nod from Nashville SC. He replaces Luke Haakenson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' A goal from the Chile international Diego Rubio! He fires home on 78 to make it 1-4!
- 82' The Nashville SC bench stirs into life. Hany Mukhtar is withdrawn and Ake Arnaud Loba gets his opportunity.
- 84' Nicolas Mezquida has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jack Price on 84 minute.
- 89' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 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
3 / 4
1.03
Colorado Rapids SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.91
Nashville SC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 55% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Nashville SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Colorado Rapids SC or Draw
50%
Draw or Nashville SC
76%
Colorado Rapids SC or Nashville SC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Nashville SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 2
9.6%
0 – 2
9.5%
0 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
7%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
5.9%
2 – 1
5.2%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 0
4.6%
2 – 3
3.2%
1 – 4
3%
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% | 12% | 81% |
| -0.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| +0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +1 | 44% | 23% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 17% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

