Colorado Rapids SC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Colorado Rapids SC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC — MLS at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
- Colorado Rapids SC 18 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC 17 games · 34 pts (2026/26)
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Sep | D.C. United SC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Sep | Nashville SC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 27 Aug | Philadelphia Union | A | 0–6 | L |
| 21 Aug | Houston Dynamo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Aug | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 05 Sep | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Aug | Nashville SC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 21 Aug | Real Salt Lake | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Aug | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Aug | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 2–5 | L |
Season Stats
| Colorado Rapids SC | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #26 | Position | #16 |
| 22 | Points | 34 |
| 18 | Played | 17 |
| 7 / 1 / 10 | W / D / L | 10 / 4 / 3 |
| 27 | Scored | 38 |
| 25 | Conceded | 17 |
| +2 | GD | +21 |
| 1.22 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 39% | Win % | 59% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Colorado Rapids SC this season
35%
Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Colorado Rapids SC are 26th (22 pts). Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (34 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
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0-15
4/3
16-30
7/1
31-45
2/5
46-60
1/4
61-75
3/–
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Colorado Rapids SC
| Rafael Navarro | 7 G | 3 A |
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
| Brian White | 10 G | |
| Sebastian Berhalter | 6 G | 4 A |
| Thomas Muller | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Colorado Rapids SC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC is underway.
- 5' Vancouver Whitecaps FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 9' Brian White makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Vancouver Whitecaps FC are in front.
- 14' Vancouver Whitecaps FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 19' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 21' Gyasi Zardes is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 26' Tristan Blackmon is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Vancouver Whitecaps FC tonight.
- 31' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 32' It’s a booking for Vancouver Whitecaps FC player. Ranko Veselinovic gets a Yellow card.
- 33' Diego Rubio has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 33 minutes.
- 38' A quiet spell here at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Colorado Rapids SC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 43' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Vancouver Whitecaps FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 48' The travelling Vancouver Whitecaps FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 52' Controversy at the stadium! Alessandro Schopf argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 57' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 62' United States international Cody Cropper has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 63' The Vancouver Whitecaps FC manager makes a substitution. Alessandro Schopf departs to be replaced by Cristian Dajome.
- 64' Another substitution for Vancouver Whitecaps FC to replace Alessandro Schopf by Cristian Dajome on 64 minute.
- 67' Michael Barrios is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sam Nicholson at the 67 minute mark.
- 68' It is a substitution in Colorado Rapids SC team. Felipe Gutierrez is replaced by Jack Price on 68 minute.
- 73' Vancouver Whitecaps FC make a change. Russell Teibert trudges off to be replaced by Leonard Owusu on 73 minutes.
- 75' Against the run of play, Jonathan Lewis has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 78' A change in the Colorado Rapids SC ranks — Jonathan Lewis exits the field as Max Alves enters on 78.
- 82' The Vancouver Whitecaps FC manager makes a substitution. Ranko Veselinovic departs to be replaced by Tosaint Ricketts.
- 83' Another change for Vancouver Whitecaps FC made on 83 minute. Javain Brown leaves to be changed by Ryan Raposo.
- 84' A tactical swap from Colorado Rapids SC — Darren Yapi on, Diego Rubio off on 84 minutes.
- 89' Julian Gressel has been relatively quiet despite scoring 30 goals in his last 287 appearances.
- The points are shared — Colorado Rapids SC 3-1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Colorado Rapids SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
13
Felipe Gutierrez ↓ Jack Price 68'
-
11
Diego Rubio ↓ Darren Yapi 84'
- 2
- 4
-
15
Sam Nicholson ↓ Michael Barrios 67'
- 29
- 6
- 66
- 22
-
7
Jonathan Lewis ↓ Max Alves 78'
Bench
-
12
Michael Barrios ↑ 67'
- 1
-
19
Jack Price ↑ 68'
- 32
- 97
-
24
Gustavo Vallecilla ↑ 78'
-
77
Darren Yapi ↑ 84'
-
8
Max Alves ↑ 78'
- 31
Coach
Robin Fraser
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 55
- 24
-
2
Marcus Godinho ↓ Luis Martins 64'
-
31
Russell Teibert ↓ Leonard Owusu 73'
- 20
- 19
- 6
- 4
-
23
Javain Brown ↓ Ryan Raposo 83'
- 45
Bench
-
14
Luis Martins ↑ 64'
- 26
-
87
Tosaint Ricketts ↑ 82'
- 1
-
17
Leonard Owusu ↑ 73'
-
11
Cristian Dajome ↑ 63'
-
27
Ryan Raposo ↑ 83'
- 28
- 29
Coach
Vanni Sartini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brian White | 6 |
| Diego Rubio | 4 |
| Rafael Navarro | 3 |
| Ryan Gauld | 2 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 2 |
| Fredy Montero | 2 |
| Yordy Reyna | 2 |
| Kei Kamara | 2 |
Head to Head
Colorado Rapids SC Form
2022-09-11
Colorado Rapids SC
3–1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
2022-09-04
D.C. United SC
0–0
Colorado Rapids SC
D
2022-09-01
Nashville SC
4–1
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2022-08-27
Philadelphia Union
6–0
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2022-08-21
Colorado Rapids SC
1–1
Houston Dynamo
D
2022-08-18
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–1
Colorado Rapids SC
L
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Form
2022-09-11
Colorado Rapids SC
3–1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
2022-09-05
San Jose Earthquakes
2–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
2022-08-28
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0–3
Nashville SC
L
2022-08-21
Real Salt Lake
1–1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
2022-08-18
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–1
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2022-08-14
Los Angeles Galaxy
5–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.64
Colorado Rapids SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
I would bet for:
Colorado Rapids SC or Vancouver Whitecaps FC 75% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Colorado Rapids SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Colorado Rapids SC or Draw
70%
Draw or Vancouver Whitecaps FC
55%
Colorado Rapids SC or Vancouver Whitecaps FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Colorado Rapids SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.6%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
6.2%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 1
5.8%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Colorado Rapids SC
| Handicap | Colorado Rapids SC covers | Push | Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 19% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 17% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

