Thursday , 2 July 2026

Colorado Rapids SC vs Real Salt Lake, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2023
Colorado Rapids SC
2 – 3
Full Time
Real Salt Lake
Sun 21 May 2023 · 01:30 UTC Dick's Sporting Goods Park HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 12' Ruiz
0–2 21' Daniel Musovski
Danny Wilson 33' 1–2
1–3 44' Damir Kreilach
Lalas Abubakar 74' 2–3
Bryan Acosta 28' Y
Y 32' Bryan Oviedo
Y 35' Daniel Musovski
Sam Nicholson 45' Y
Y 58' Bode Davis
Y 63' Braian Ojeda
Y 73' Ruiz
Kevin Cabral 77' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Colorado Rapids SC vs Real Salt Lake — MLS at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.

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

5
3
14
Colorado Rapids SC 22 games · Avg 3.5 goals Real Salt Lake
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-21 Colorado Rapids SC 2–3 Real Salt Lake 2022-07-10 Real Salt Lake 2–2 Colorado Rapids SC 2022-04-03 Colorado Rapids SC 1–1 Real Salt Lake 2021-10-17 Real Salt Lake 3–1 Colorado Rapids SC 2021-08-22 Colorado Rapids SC 2–1 Real Salt Lake

Recent Form

Colorado Rapids SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 May Real Salt Lake H 2–3 L
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
Real Salt Lake
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 May Colorado Rapids SC A 3–2 W
18 May Portland Timbers H 0–0 D
14 May Los Angeles FC H 0–3 L
07 May Houston Dynamo A 0–0 D
30 Apr Seattle Sounders FC H 0–0 D
23 Apr San Jose Earthquakes H 3–1 W

Season Stats

Colorado Rapids SC Real Salt Lake
#26 Position #18
16 Points 26
15 Played 14
5 / 1 / 9 W / D / L 8 / 2 / 4
25 Scored 26
24 Conceded 19
+1 GD +7
1.07 PPG 1.86
33% Win % 57%

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
68% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
20% Clean Sheets
Colorado Rapids SC this season
14% Clean Sheets
Real Salt Lake this season

Colorado Rapids SC are 26th (16 pts). Real Salt Lake are 18th (26 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
Real Salt Lake
0-15
4/3
16-30
2/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/1
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Dick's Sporting Goods Park!
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Colorado Rapids SC in their 3-1-4-2 trying to find a way past Real Salt Lake's compact 4-4-2.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 12' A stunning finish from Ruiz — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 17' Supporters expect more eagerness from Andreas Maxso, as he is very good at scoring at Dick's Sporting Goods Park with 4 goals in the last 4 games.
  • 21' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Daniel Musovski makes it 0-2.
  • 26' The 31-year-old Andrew Brody has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 28' Colorado Rapids SC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 28.
  • 32' The referee has no hesitation. Bryan Oviedo is booked for Real Salt Lake — Yellow card on 32.
  • 33' Against the run of play, Danny Wilson has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 35' Controversy at the stadium! Daniel Musovski argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 40' The travelling Real Salt Lake supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 44' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Damir Kreilach makes no mistake. 1-3!
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Sam Nicholson is booked for Colorado Rapids SC — Yellow card on 45.
  • 46' Justen Glad is ready to make an impact after coming on for Erik Holt at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Colorado Rapids SC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 56' France international Kevin Cabral has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 58' Bode Davis picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 59' Real Salt Lake ring the changes. Jasper Loeffelsend has done his job and it is now time for Braian Ojeda to step up.
  • 62' Another change for Colorado Rapids SC made on 62 minute. Braian Galvan leaves to be changed by Michael Barrios.
  • 63' Braian Ojeda is having his name booked by the referee on 63.
  • 68' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Colorado Rapids SC and Real Salt Lake are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 70' Another substitution for Real Salt Lake to replace Daniel Musovski by Anderson Julio on 70 minute.
  • 73' The referee shows Real Salt Lake player a Yellow card on 73.
  • 74' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Lalas Abubakar makes no mistake. 2-3!
  • 77' Kevin Cabral catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 77.
  • 82' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 84' The supporters are chanting for Andrew Brody. He replaces Rubio Rubin on 84 minute.
  • 85' The Real Salt Lake bench stirs into life. Rubio Rubin is withdrawn and Andrew Brody gets his opportunity.
  • 88' The Colorado Rapids SC bench stirs into life. Lalas Abubakar is withdrawn and Anthony Markanich gets his opportunity.
  • With this win, Real Salt Lake is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Colorado Rapids SC Lineups

3-1-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Robin Fraser

Real Salt Lake Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pablo Mastroeni

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Damir Kreilach 7
Albert Rusnak 5
Joao Plata 4
Carlos Gomez 4
Diego Rubio 4
Jefferson Savarino 4
Cole Bassett 4
Damir Kreilach 3

Head to Head

2023-05-21 Colorado Rapids SC 2–3 Real Salt Lake 2022-07-10 Real Salt Lake 2–2 Colorado Rapids SC 2022-04-03 Colorado Rapids SC 1–1 Real Salt Lake 2021-10-17 Real Salt Lake 3–1 Colorado Rapids SC 2021-08-22 Colorado Rapids SC 2–1 Real Salt Lake

Colorado Rapids SC Form

2023-05-21 Colorado Rapids SC 2–3 Real Salt Lake L 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

Real Salt Lake Form

2023-05-21 Colorado Rapids SC 2–3 Real Salt Lake W 2023-05-18 Real Salt Lake 0–0 Portland Timbers D 2023-05-14 Real Salt Lake 0–3 Los Angeles FC L 2023-05-07 Houston Dynamo 0–0 Real Salt Lake D 2023-04-30 Real Salt Lake 0–0 Seattle Sounders FC D 2023-04-23 Real Salt Lake 3–1 San Jose Earthquakes W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.54 Colorado Rapids SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.91 Real Salt Lake xG
I would bet for: Colorado Rapids SC or Real Salt Lake 74% + Both teams to score 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Colorado Rapids SC31% Draw26% Real Salt Lake43%
Actual: Real Salt Lake win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 3.45
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 66%
34%
± 3.5 45%
55%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Colorado Rapids SC or Draw
57%
Draw or Real Salt Lake
69%
Colorado Rapids SC or Real Salt Lake
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Colorado Rapids SC25% Draw41% Real Salt Lake34%
Actual: Real Salt Lake win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5.8%
1 – 3
5.5%
0 – 1
5.5%
0 – 0
4.6%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
3.8%
0 – 3
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Colorado Rapids SC

Handicap Colorado Rapids SC covers Push Real Salt Lake covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 9% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 16% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 20% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 14% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓
Real Salt Lake keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.