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 34 games · 43 pts (2026/26)
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC 34 games · 64 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #27 | Position | #16 |
| 43 | Points | 64 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 7 / 15 | W / D / L | 19 / 7 / 8 |
| 47 | Scored | 74 |
| 50 | Conceded | 34 |
| -3 | GD | +40 |
| 1.26 | PPG | 1.88 |
| 35% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Colorado Rapids SC this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Colorado Rapids SC are 27th (43 pts). Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (64 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Colorado Rapids SC
0-15
4/3
16-30
8/5
31-45
4/5
46-60
8/4
61-75
5/9
76+
6/14
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0-15
10/4
16-30
11/4
31-45
9/9
46-60
7/7
61-75
10/2
76+
13/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Colorado Rapids SC
| Paxten Aaronson | 8 G | 8 A |
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
| Brian White | 20 G | 2 A |
| Thomas Muller | 9 G | 6 A |
| Sebastian Berhalter | 6 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Vancouver Whitecaps FC get us underway at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Vancouver Whitecaps FC winning 50% of all matches.
- 9' What a strike from Brian White! The score is 0-1.
- 14' It is a cagey affair so far. Colorado Rapids SC in their trying to find a way past Vancouver Whitecaps FC's compact .
- 19' Marcus Godinho has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 21' Gyasi Zardes does the damage! The net is bulging and Colorado Rapids SC surge ahead!
- 26' William Yarbrough has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 31' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 32' Controversy at the stadium! Ranko Veselinovic argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 33' What a strike from Diego Rubio! The score is 2-1.
- 38' Colorado Rapids SC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
- 43' It looks surprising Vancouver Whitecaps FC does not make any changes. Ryan Raposo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 48' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 52' Alessandro Schopf is having his name booked by the referee on 52.
- 57' 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.
- 62' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 63' Cristian Dajome gets the nod from Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He replaces Alessandro Schopf and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' Vancouver Whitecaps FC ring the changes. Alessandro Schopf has done his job and it is now time for Cristian Dajome to step up.
- 67' The Colorado Rapids SC manager makes a substitution. Sam Nicholson departs to be replaced by Michael Barrios.
- 68' The crowd applauds Felipe Gutierrez as he leaves the pitch. Jack Price steps in for Colorado Rapids SC.
- 73' The Vancouver Whitecaps FC manager makes a substitution. Russell Teibert departs to be replaced by Leonard Owusu.
- 75' The USA Jonathan Lewis breaks the deadlock on 75 minutes. 3-1!
- 78' Max Alves has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jonathan Lewis on 78 minute.
- 82' Vancouver Whitecaps FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tosaint Ricketts is hanging Ranko Veselinovic on the field on 82 minute.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Ryan Raposo. He replaces Javain Brown on 83 minute.
- 84' Another substitution for Colorado Rapids SC to replace Diego Rubio by Darren Yapi on 84 minute.
- 89' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Colorado Rapids SC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 3-1 the final result. Vancouver Whitecaps FC will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
| Yordy Reyna | 2 |
| Kei Kamara | 2 |
| Ryan Gauld | 2 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 2 |
| Fredy Montero | 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
1.59
Colorado Rapids SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
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: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Colorado Rapids SC or Draw
69%
Draw or Vancouver Whitecaps FC
56%
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
11.8%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.8%
1 – 0
6.5%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 1
6%
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Colorado Rapids SC
| Handicap | Colorado Rapids SC covers | Push | Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 19% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

