Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 6th September 2026

Both Columbus Crew and Colorado Rapids need points to escape their current position at the wrong end of the Major League Soccer table. The match takes place at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field and could be labelled a serious six-pointer. Columbus Crew face off against Colorado Rapids for the first time in a while, with Columbus Crew claiming a 3-2 win at Lower.com Field back then.

While Columbus Crew find themselves as number 15 table with 20 points after 22 matches, Colorado Rapids fought their way to 31 points. This puts them up as number 7 in the Western conference.

The last time Columbus Crew played Colorado Rapids, they booked three points to their account and look well primed to secure another win on Sunday.

Columbus Crew are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. They scored a steady 15 goals in their previous ten matches, for an average of 1.5 per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents 20 goals, or an average of two a game. Furthermore, they fought their way to one clean sheets in this run.

Colorado Rapids scored nine goals, conceded eight and kept their opponents from scoring six times in ten matches.

Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids Prediction

Columbus Crew Form

Columbus Crew endured a tough spell in their previous three matches, which brought three defeats. They lost 1-2 against CF Montreal, before Nashville SC won 3-2, while CF America claimed a victory in a 2-0 match. Columbus Crew managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Major League Soccer. In the remaining four, they drew zero and lost four, as they scored nine and conceded 11 goals.

Colorado Rapids Form

Two victories are what Colorado Rapids have to show from their past three matches, as they first beat Los Angeles FC 1-0. This was followed by a 3-0 defeat against San Diego FC, before winning again 1-0 against Real Salt Lake. Colorado Rapids claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. They also drew zero and were defeated five times, as they were outscored by ten goals to three.

We've thought long and hard which bet offers the best price at the bookies, as the match against Colorado Rapids could turn out a bit slippery for Columbus Crew. Considering form and strength in squad, we nevertheless ended up siding with the latter this coming Sunday.

Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids Team News

Columbus Crew just have a single unavailable player for squad selection, when facing Colorado Rapids at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. For their upcoming match in round 23, Columbus Crew are unable to call upon Brais Mendez, who is suspended.

Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids H2H

Columbus Crew last faced Colorado Rapids on 31 May 2023 at Lower.com Field, when Columbus Crew scored a 3-2 win. Columbus Crew go into their upcoming match against Colorado Rapids with a 30% winning record in recent meetings. This gives them a 3-3-4 record in the latest encounters with their next opponent. A record worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids Results

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the last ten matches between Columbus Crew and Colorado Rapids. Odds on under 2.5 goals are at 21/20 with bookies.

Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids Betting Tips

Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Brais Mendez, who is performing well for Columbus Crew. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Major League Soccer outings. He'll be out to add more goals against Colorado Rapids.The visitors will be looking to Reggie Cannon to find the net once again, after managing two Major League Soccer goals for Colorado Rapids in recent matches.

Columbus Crew claimed a modest four wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in two of the games, whilst losing four. Colorado Rapids won two of their last 10 games away, drew one and lost seven of the games in this run. Both teams have been poor at keeping their opponents from scoring in their last 10 games, respectively. Columbus Crew managed a clean sheet in one of their games at home, Colorado Rapids kept a clean sheet in two of their last 10.

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the last ten encounters between these two teams. Columbus Crew managed an average of 1.3 goals, with Colorado Rapids averaging 1.6 goals in these. Both teams to score was a winning bet eight times in this run of matches. Over 2.5 goals came out eight times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Columbus Crew, who scored an average of 1.5 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Colorado Rapids, who managed to score 0.9 times in those matches.