Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids SC, MLS 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids SC — MLS at Children's Mercy Park.
- Sporting Kansas City 14 games · 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 15 Sep | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Sep | New York Red Bulls | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Aug | Orlando City SC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Jul | St. Louis City | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Jul | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Sporting Kansas City | A | 1–4 | L |
| 15 Sep | Portland Timbers | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Sep | FC Dallas | A | 3–2 | W |
| 21 Jul | Real Salt Lake | H | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Jul | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 2–3 | L |
| 14 Jul | New York Red Bulls | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Sporting Kansas City | Colorado Rapids SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #30 | Position | #26 |
| 11 | Points | 16 |
| 14 | Played | 15 |
| 3 / 2 / 9 | W / D / L | 5 / 1 / 9 |
| 14 | Scored | 25 |
| 36 | Conceded | 24 |
| -22 | GD | +1 |
| 0.79 | PPG | 1.07 |
| 21% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
68%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Kansas City this season
Sporting Kansas City this season
20%
Clean Sheets
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Sporting Kansas City are 30th (11 pts). Colorado Rapids SC are 26th (16 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sporting Kansas City
0-15
–/6
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/3
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/5
76+
2/4
■ 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' It’s Showtime! The match between Sporting Kansas City and Colorado Rapids SC is underway.
- 5' The travelling Colorado Rapids SC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 8' The Mexico Alan Pulido breaks the deadlock on 8 minutes. 1-0!
- 13' Sporting Kansas City are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 16' Poor challenge from Calvin Harris. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 21' Colorado Rapids SC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 26' The energy levels are beginning to show. Peter Vermes might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 31' Khiry Shelton has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 36' It is a cagey affair so far. Sporting Kansas City in their trying to find a way past Colorado Rapids SC's compact .
- 38' It’s gonna be a card for Rafael Navarro.
- 43' Sporting Kansas City are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Colorado Rapids SC's shape.
- 48' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Keegan Rosenberry suffering a number of foals already.
- 49' What a moment for Alan Pulido! That strike on 49 puts his side firmly in control.
- 54' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 57' Oliver Larraz has so much to prove this time. He replaces Calvin Harris on 57 minute.
- 59' Daniel Salloi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Johnny Russell at the 59 minute mark.
- 64' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Peter Vermes will be considering his options from the bench.
- 69' Against the run of play, Erik Thommy has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 70' Remi Walter has so much to prove this time. He replaces Memo Rodriguez on 70 minute.
- 71' Colorado Rapids SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jasper Loffelsend is hanging Connor Ronan on the field on 71 minute.
- 74' Sporting Kansas City receives a card for a hard tackle on 74.
- 74' The crowd applauds Jackson Travis as he leaves the pitch. Reggie Cannon steps in for Colorado Rapids SC.
- 75' Goal! Michael Edwards scores his 1 goal in 272 matches.
- 80' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 82' Erik Thommy doubles the advantage! 4-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 84' Stephen Afrira makes way for Alenis Vargas at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sporting Kansas City.
- 89' It looks surprising Colorado Rapids SC does not make any changes. Cole Bassett has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 90' The referee shows Sporting Kansas City player a card on 90.
- 4-1 the final result. Colorado Rapids SC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Sporting Kansas City Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Alan Pulido ↓ Erik Thommy 59'
-
7
Johnny Russell ↓ Daniel Salloi 59'
- 3
- 11
-
8
Memo Rodriguez ↓ Remi Walter 70'
-
18
Logan Ndenbe ↓ Tim Leibold 59'
- 22
- 1
- 19
- 23
-
30
Stephen Afrira ↓ Alenis Vargas 84'
Bench
-
54
Remi Walter ↑ 70'
-
26
Erik Thommy ↑ 59'
-
14
Tim Leibold ↑ 59'
- 29
-
10
Daniel Salloi ↑ 59'
- 4
- 5
- 31
-
20
Alenis Vargas ↑ 84'
Coach
Peter Vermes
Colorado Rapids SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 2
- 10
- 23
- 95
- 5
- 9
-
14
Calvin Harris ↓ Oliver Larraz 57'
-
7
Jonathan Lewis ↓ Omir Fernandez 57'
- 34
-
99
Jackson Travis ↓ Reggie Cannon 74'
Bench
-
–
Reggie Cannon ↑ 74'
-
11
Omir Fernandez ↑ 57'
- 22
-
18
Oliver Larraz ↑ 57'
-
21
Jasper Loffelsend ↑ 71'
- 24
-
27
Kimani Stewart-Baynes ↑ 71'
- 41
Coach
Chris Armas
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Daniel Salloi | 6 |
| Diego Rubio | 5 |
| Johnny Russell | 4 |
| Alan Pulido | 4 |
| Erik Thommy | 3 |
| Dejan Joveljic | 3 |
| Mark-Anthony Kaye | 2 |
| Jon Lewis | 2 |
Head to Head
Sporting Kansas City Form
2024-09-19
Sporting Kansas City
4–1
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2024-09-15
Seattle Sounders FC
2–0
Sporting Kansas City
L
2024-09-07
New York Red Bulls
1–1
Sporting Kansas City
D
2024-08-25
Sporting Kansas City
3–0
Orlando City SC
W
2024-07-21
Sporting Kansas City
1–1
St. Louis City
D
2024-07-18
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–1
Sporting Kansas City
L
Colorado Rapids SC Form
2024-09-19
Sporting Kansas City
4–1
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2024-09-15
Colorado Rapids SC
2–1
Portland Timbers
W
2024-09-01
FC Dallas
2–3
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2024-07-21
Colorado Rapids SC
3–2
Real Salt Lake
W
2024-07-18
Los Angeles Galaxy
3–2
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2024-07-14
Colorado Rapids SC
1–1
New York Red Bulls
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.81
Sporting Kansas City xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.86
Colorado Rapids SC xG
I would bet for:
Sporting Kansas City or Colorado Rapids SC 76% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sporting Kansas City win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
Sporting Kansas City or Draw
65%
Draw or Colorado Rapids SC
59%
Sporting Kansas City or Colorado Rapids SC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sporting Kansas City win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 1
9.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
7.5%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 3
4.8%
3 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
4.2%
1 – 0
4.1%
Asian Handicap — Sporting Kansas City
| Handicap | Sporting Kansas City covers | Push | Colorado Rapids SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 17% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 18% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Sporting Kansas City keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.