Colorado Rapids welcome LAFC to Dick's Sporting Goods Park as they look to make it three MLS victories in a row for the first time this season.
A narrow 1-0 victory over Austin at the start of August was followed by a more straightforward 2-0 success against Kansas City, who had two men sent off.
Those results leave them sitting eighth in the Western Conference, just three points outside the playoff positions.
For LAFC, however, missing the playoffs should not be a concern. Ahead of the trip to Colorado, the club sit third in the Western Conference, two points behind leaders Vancouver Whitecaps.
LAFC did lose their last MLS match, though, as San Diego scored with just minutes to go to seal a 1-0 win.
Colorado Rapids vs LAFC betting picks and predictions
Over 2.5 goals (-163)
There have only been six goals scored in LAFC's previous four matches. In the four games before that run, though, a total of 13 goals were scored and Marc Dos Santos will be looking for his team to return to their previous form in front of goal.
In the Western Conference, LAFC have scored 35 goals, with only two teams netting more and the defeat to San Diego might just be the wake-up call they need.
Colorado have scored 29 goals across 20 matches and judging by the history of this fixture, goals should be expected at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
Since LAFC joined the MLS in 2018, there has been 18 meetings between these two sides and three or more goals has landed in 12 of those, including seven of the previous nine.
With Colorado looking to continue their surge for a playoff place and LAFC aiming to bounce back from defeat last time out, both teams are going to be desperate for three points.
LAFC to win (+130)
The recent defeat to San Diego shouldn't worry Dos Santos too much. Before that, his side won two and drew the other of their three Leagues Cup matches, narrowly missing out on a knockout-round spot.
LAFC's MLS form had been excellent in the few weeks leading up to that competition, winning against LA Galaxy, Salt Lake and Kansas City, scoring 10 goals and conceding only once.
A 1-1 draw against Vancouver wasn't the end of the world, especially considering they sit top of the Western Conference.
Across the previous seven meetings against Colorado, LAFC have won four, with two finishing as draws. Colorado's only win came during a Champions Cup tie, and you have to go back to March 2024 for their last MLS victory over LAFC.
Considering this, backing Dos Santos' team to bounce back from their recent defeat and secure all three points is the smart play here.
Heung-Min Son to score first (+500)
Heung-Min Son endured a poor start to the season in front of goal, failing to score in any of LAFC's opening 13 games. He did notch nine assists, however, including five against Orlando.
Upon returning from the World Cup, Son has looked revitalized. He scored in four successive MLS matches, drawing a blank in the defeat to San Diego.
In three of those, the Korean forward scored the first goal of the game and odds of +500 for him to do so against Colorado are generous indeed.
He will be desperate to make up for a disappointing showing against San Diego; therefore, backing him to open the scoring is wise.
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Colorado Rapids vs LAFC odds
Colorado Rapids | +175 |
Tie | +260 |
LAFC | +130 |
Colorado Rapids vs LAFC player props
Anytime goalscorer
Dennis Bouanga (LAFC) | +100 |
Heung-Min Son (LAFC) | +137 |
David Martinez (LAFC) | +250 |
Darren Yapi (Colorado) | +200 |
Youssef Maziz (Colorado) | +300 |
Paxten Aaronson (Colorado) | +300 |
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