Colorado Rapids SC vs Sporting Kansas City, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Colorado Rapids SC vs Sporting Kansas City — MLS .
- Colorado Rapids SC 18 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- Sporting Kansas City 18 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Allen Chapman
- Referee Mike Kampmeinert
- Referee Oscar Mitchell Carvalho
- Referee Guido Gonzalez
- Referee Jorge Gonzalez
9 games this season
🟨 2.7/game
⚽ 8.2 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar | Sporting Kansas City | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Mar | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Portland Timbers | H | 3–3 | D |
| 28 Oct | FC Dallas | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Oct | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Oct | Minnesota United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Mar | Philadelphia Union | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Mar | Los Angeles FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Nov | Portland Timbers | H | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Nov | Portland Timbers | A | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Nov | Real Salt Lake | H | 4–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Colorado Rapids SC | Sporting Kansas City | |
|---|---|---|
| #26 | Position | #30 |
| 22 | Points | 14 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 7 / 1 / 10 | W / D / L | 4 / 2 / 12 |
| 27 | Scored | 18 |
| 25 | Conceded | 46 |
| +2 | GD | -28 |
| 1.22 | PPG | 0.78 |
| 39% | Win % | 22% |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Colorado Rapids SC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Kansas City this season
Sporting Kansas City this season
Colorado Rapids SC are 26th (22 pts). Sporting Kansas City are 30th (14 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
3/4
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sporting Kansas City
0-15
–/7
16-30
3/4
31-45
3/6
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/8
76+
3/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Colorado Rapids SC
| Rafael Navarro | 7 G | 3 A |
Sporting Kansas City
| Dejan Joveljic | 8 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Colorado Rapids SC get us underway at .
- 5' Sporting Kansas City come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Colorado Rapids SC in their trying to find a way past Sporting Kansas City's compact .
- 15' Kellyn Acosta is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Colorado Rapids SC tonight.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 30' Colorado Rapids SC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 35' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 40' Sporting Kansas City is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 41' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Felipe Gutierrez.
- 46' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Colorado Rapids SC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 53' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Kei Kamara.
- 54' Diego Rubio adds to his 0 season tally! Colorado Rapids SC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 59' Yohan Croizet has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 60' Controversy at the stadium! Benny Feilhaber argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 61' Johnny Russell is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kelyn Rowe at the 61 minute mark.
- 64' Roger Espinoza has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 64.
- 69' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 72' It’s a booking for Colorado Rapids SC player. Diego Rubio gets a Yellow card.
- 72' The whistle greets Roger Espinoza as he departs to be replaced by Gianluca Busio.
- 75' Botond Barath has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 75.
- 76' The whistle greets Benny Feilhaber as he departs to be replaced by Cole Bassett.
- 79' Johan Blomberg is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kellyn Acosta at the 79 minute mark.
- 80' A moment of madness from Johan Blomberg on 80 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Colorado Rapids SC will be frustrated.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Yohan Croizet. He replaces Felipe Gutierrez on 81 minute.
- 84' The crowd applauds Diego Rubio as he leaves the pitch. Andre Shinyashiki steps in for Colorado Rapids SC.
- 87' Johan Blomberg has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 87.
- 88' Brilliant from the ! Johnny Russell makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 88.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
Colorado Rapids SC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Diego Rubio ↓ Andre Shinyashiki 84'
- 2
-
6
Benny Feilhaber ↓ Cole Bassett 76'
- 19
- 1
-
10
Kellyn Acosta ↓ Johan Blomberg 79'
- 44
- 17
- 27
- 20
- 23
Bench
- 5
- 4
-
8
Johan Blomberg ↑ 79'
- 12
-
26
Cole Bassett ↑ 76'
- 15
-
99
Andre Shinyashiki ↑ 84'
Coach
Anthony Hudson
Sporting Kansas City Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 21
- 5
- 8
- 15
- 29
- 6
- 12
-
17
Roger Espinoza ↓ Gianluca Busio 72'
-
11
Kelyn Rowe ↓ Johnny Russell 61'
- 2
Bench
-
7
Johnny Russell ↑ 61'
-
10
Yohan Croizet ↑ 81'
-
13
Gianluca Busio ↑ 72'
- 26
- 1
- 3
Coach
Peter Vermes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Daniel Salloi | 6 |
| Diego Rubio | 5 |
| Johnny Russell | 4 |
| Alan Pulido | 4 |
| Dejan Joveljic | 3 |
| Rafael Navarro | 3 |
| Erik Thommy | 3 |
| Mark-Anthony Kaye | 2 |
Head to Head
Colorado Rapids SC Form
2019-03-18
Colorado Rapids SC
1–1
Sporting Kansas City
D
2019-03-10
Seattle Sounders FC
2–0
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2019-03-02
Colorado Rapids SC
3–3
Portland Timbers
D
2018-10-28
Colorado Rapids SC
2–1
FC Dallas
W
2018-10-21
San Jose Earthquakes
0–0
Colorado Rapids SC
D
2018-10-13
Minnesota United FC
0–2
Colorado Rapids SC
W
Sporting Kansas City Form
2019-03-18
Colorado Rapids SC
1–1
Sporting Kansas City
D
2019-03-10
Sporting Kansas City
2–0
Philadelphia Union
W
2019-03-04
Los Angeles FC
2–1
Sporting Kansas City
L
2018-11-30
Sporting Kansas City
2–3
Portland Timbers
L
2018-11-26
Portland Timbers
0–0
Sporting Kansas City
D
2018-11-11
Sporting Kansas City
4–2
Real Salt Lake
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.05
Colorado Rapids SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Sporting Kansas City xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 59% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Colorado Rapids SC or Draw
79%
Draw or Sporting Kansas City
46%
Colorado Rapids SC or Sporting Kansas City
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.3%
1 – 0
8.5%
3 – 1
6.5%
3 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 1
4%
3 – 2
3.5%
4 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Colorado Rapids SC
| Handicap | Colorado Rapids SC covers | Push | Sporting Kansas City covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 18% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 22% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Sporting Kansas City keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

