Los Angeles Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids SC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids SC — MLS at Dignity Health Sports Park.
- Los Angeles Galaxy 15 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
- Colorado Rapids SC 15 games · 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Aug | Minnesota United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Aug | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Aug | Real Salt Lake | H | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Jul | Portland Timbers | H | 4–1 | W |
| 25 Jul | FC Dallas | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Aug | Houston Dynamo | A | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Aug | Sporting Kansas City | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Aug | Austin FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Jul | Real Salt Lake | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Jul | FC Dallas | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Los Angeles Galaxy | Colorado Rapids SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #24 | Position | #26 |
| 20 | Points | 16 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 5 / 5 / 5 | W / D / L | 5 / 1 / 9 |
| 22 | Scored | 25 |
| 22 | Conceded | 24 |
| +0 | GD | +1 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.07 |
| 33% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
20%
Clean Sheets
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Los Angeles Galaxy are 24th (20 pts). Colorado Rapids SC are 26th (16 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Los Angeles Galaxy
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
4/5
46-60
2/2
61-75
–/2
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Dignity Health Sports Park as Los Angeles Galaxy face off against Colorado Rapids SC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Colorado Rapids SC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jonathan dos Santos made 278 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 13' Jonathan Lewis has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 13 minutes.
- 18' The 29-year-old Rayan Raveloson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 23' Braian Galvan has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 28' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 29' That is a Yellow card for Colorado Rapids SC. Collen Warner will be fuming at that decision.
- 34' A goal from the Madagascar international Rayan Raveloson! He fires home on 34 to make it 1-1!
- 39' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' The whistle greets Sega Coulibaly as he departs to be replaced by Nick DePuy.
- 41' Time for substitution for Los Angeles Galaxy. Sega Coulibaly is replaced by Nick DePuy.
- 46' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Los Angeles Galaxy and Colorado Rapids SC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 48' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Danny Wilson on 48 minutes.
- 53' It is a cagey affair so far. Los Angeles Galaxy in their trying to find a way past Colorado Rapids SC's compact .
- 58' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 62' Los Angeles Galaxy player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 66' The whistle greets Collen Warner as he departs to be replaced by Diego Rubio.
- 69' Jack Price was booked on 69.
- 71' Fresh legs for Colorado Rapids SC! Andre Shinyashiki comes on to replace Mark-Anthony Kaye.
- 72' Another change for Colorado Rapids SC made on 72 minute. Mark-Anthony Kaye leaves to be changed by Andre Shinyashiki.
- 73' Goal! Andre Shinyashiki scores his 22 goal in 272 matches.
- 78' It looks surprising Colorado Rapids SC does not make any changes. Danny Wilson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 81' A tactical swap from Los Angeles Galaxy — Efrain Alvarez on, Jonathan dos Santos off on 81 minutes.
- 84' Colorado Rapids SC make a change. Braian Galvan trudges off to be replaced by Steven Beitashour on 84 minutes.
- 89' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 90' It is a substitution in Colorado Rapids SC team. Cole Bassett is replaced by Nicolas Mezquida on 90 minute.
- Los Angeles Galaxy will have plenty to reflect on. Colorado Rapids SC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Los Angeles Galaxy Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 15
- 3
-
11
Samuel Grandsir ↓ Ethan Zubak 81'
- 6
-
4
Sega Coulibaly ↓ Nick DePuy 41'
- 8
- 17
- 7
- 99
- 2
Bench
- 33
- 5
-
29
Ethan Zubak ↑ 81'
- 91
- 16
-
26
Efrain Alvarez ↑ 81'
-
20
Nick DePuy ↑ 41'
- 48
- 24
Coach
Greg Vanney
Colorado Rapids SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 2
- 14
- 19
- 4
-
26
Cole Bassett ↓ Nicolas Mezquida 90'
- 6
-
32
Collen Warner ↓ Diego Rubio 66'
- 52
- 22
- 7
Bench
-
11
Diego Rubio ↑ 66'
-
12
Michael Barrios ↑ 66'
- 8
- 1
- 3
-
33
Steven Beitashour ↑ 84'
-
20
Nicolas Mezquida ↑ 90'
-
9
Andre Shinyashiki ↑ 72'
- 27
Coach
Robin Fraser
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cole Bassett | 3 |
| Riqui Puig | 3 |
| Gabriel Pec | 2 |
| Sam Nicholson | 2 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 2 |
| Andre Shinyashiki | 2 |
| Gaston Brugman | 2 |
| Kevin Cabral | 2 |
Head to Head
Los Angeles Galaxy Form
2021-08-18
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–2
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2021-08-14
Minnesota United FC
0–1
Los Angeles Galaxy
W
2021-08-09
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
2021-08-05
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–0
Real Salt Lake
W
2021-07-31
Los Angeles Galaxy
4–1
Portland Timbers
W
2021-07-25
FC Dallas
4–0
Los Angeles Galaxy
L
Colorado Rapids SC Form
2021-08-18
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–2
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2021-08-15
Houston Dynamo
1–3
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2021-08-08
Colorado Rapids SC
0–0
Sporting Kansas City
D
2021-08-01
Austin FC
0–1
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2021-07-25
Real Salt Lake
3–0
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2021-07-22
Colorado Rapids SC
2–0
FC Dallas
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.41
Los Angeles Galaxy xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52
Colorado Rapids SC xG
I would bet for:
Los Angeles Galaxy or Colorado Rapids SC 73% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Colorado Rapids SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.93
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Los Angeles Galaxy or Draw
59%
Draw or Colorado Rapids SC
68%
Los Angeles Galaxy or Colorado Rapids SC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 1
7.2%
0 – 0
7.1%
1 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
3.7%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Los Angeles Galaxy
| Handicap | Los Angeles Galaxy covers | Push | Colorado Rapids SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 19% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Los Angeles Galaxy keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.