Colorado Rapids SC vs Seattle Sounders FC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Colorado Rapids SC vs Seattle Sounders FC — MLS at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
- Colorado Rapids SC 15 games · 16 pts (2026/26)
- Seattle Sounders FC 13 games · 24 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Sep | New England Revolution | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Sep | Real Salt Lake | A | 0–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | Minnesota United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Aug | Los Angeles FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 16 Jul | Houston Dynamo | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Sep | FC Dallas | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Sep | Portland Timbers | H | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Aug | Austin FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Aug | Minnesota United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Aug | Atlanta United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Colorado Rapids SC | Seattle Sounders FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #26 | Position | #21 |
| 16 | Points | 24 |
| 15 | Played | 13 |
| 5 / 1 / 9 | W / D / L | 7 / 3 / 3 |
| 25 | Scored | 17 |
| 24 | Conceded | 11 |
| +1 | GD | +6 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 1.85 |
| 33% | Win % | 54% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Colorado Rapids SC this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Colorado Rapids SC are 26th (16 pts). Seattle Sounders FC are 21st (24 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
Seattle Sounders FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Colorado Rapids SC launch into their encounter with Seattle Sounders FC.
- 5' Keegan Rosenberry has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' It looks surprising Seattle Sounders FC does not make any changes. Cristian Roldan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Colorado Rapids SC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Seattle Sounders FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 34' A stunning finish from Leo Chu — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 39' Seattle Sounders FC have won 450 goals from 284 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 40' Poor challenge from Nouhou Tolo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 45' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Seattle Sounders FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 46' The crowd applauds Sidnei Tavares as he leaves the pitch. Ralph Priso-Mbongue steps in for Colorado Rapids SC.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' Albert Rusnak makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Seattle Sounders FC are in front.
- 61' Seattle Sounders FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 62' It is a substitution in Colorado Rapids SC team. Connor Ronan is replaced by Diego Rubio on 62 minute.
- 63' A tactical swap from Colorado Rapids SC — Braian Galvan on, Cristian Roldan off on 63 minutes.
- 65' The whistle greets Nouhou Tolo as he departs to be replaced by Obed Vargas.
- 70' Canada international Moise Bombito has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 75' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 75 minutes.
- 80' Cole Bassett has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 80 minutes.
- 81' Seattle Sounders FC ring the changes. Leo Chu has done his job and it is now time for Reed Baker-Whiting to step up.
- 86' Xavier Arreaga is ready to make an impact after coming on for Rafael Navarro at the 86 minute mark.
- Colorado Rapids SC will have plenty to reflect on. Seattle Sounders FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Colorado Rapids SC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
20
Connor Ronan ↓ Diego Rubio 62'
- 91
- 2
- 23
- 5
- 13
- 9
- 1
- 10
- 14
- 64
Bench
-
11
Diego Rubio ↑ 62'
- 4
- 6
- 29
- 15
-
97
Ralph Priso-Mbongue ↑ 46'
- 77
- 26
Coach
Ciara Dargahi
Seattle Sounders FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
6
Joao Paulo ↓ Nicolas Lodeiro 81'
- 11
- 24
- 7
-
5
Nouhou Tolo ↓ Obed Vargas 65'
- 16
- 13
- 28
- 84
-
23
Leo Chu ↓ Reed Baker-Whiting 81'
- 25
Bench
- 12
-
10
Nicolas Lodeiro ↑ 81'
- 30
- 19
- 3
- 45
-
21
Reed Baker-Whiting ↑ 81'
-
73
Obed Vargas ↑ 65'
- 35
Coach
Brian Schmetzer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Raul Ruidiaz | 4 |
| Jordan Morris | 4 |
| Albert Rusnak | 4 |
| Andre Shinyashiki | 3 |
| Cole Bassett | 3 |
| Cristian Roldan | 3 |
| Jonathan Lewis | 2 |
| Nicolas Lodeiro | 2 |
Head to Head
Colorado Rapids SC Form
2023-09-21
Colorado Rapids SC
1–2
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2023-09-17
Colorado Rapids SC
2–1
New England Revolution
W
2023-09-03
Real Salt Lake
2–0
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2023-08-31
Minnesota United FC
3–0
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2023-08-24
Los Angeles FC
4–0
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2023-07-16
Colorado Rapids SC
0–0
Houston Dynamo
D
Seattle Sounders FC Form
2023-09-21
Colorado Rapids SC
1–2
Seattle Sounders FC
W
2023-09-17
FC Dallas
1–1
Seattle Sounders FC
D
2023-09-03
Seattle Sounders FC
2–2
Portland Timbers
D
2023-08-31
Austin FC
1–2
Seattle Sounders FC
W
2023-08-27
Minnesota United FC
1–1
Seattle Sounders FC
D
2023-08-21
Seattle Sounders FC
0–2
Atlanta United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1
Colorado Rapids SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Seattle Sounders FC xG
I would bet for:
Seattle Sounders FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Seattle Sounders FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Colorado Rapids SC or Draw
56%
Draw or Seattle Sounders FC
73%
Colorado Rapids SC or Seattle Sounders FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Seattle Sounders FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 1
11.6%
0 – 0
11.1%
0 – 2
8.7%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
4.4%
2 – 0
4.3%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Colorado Rapids SC
| Handicap | Colorado Rapids SC covers | Push | Seattle Sounders FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 23% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Seattle Sounders FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.