2024 Leagues Cup: Colorado Rapids vs. Juarez Odds, Prediction & Picks

Friday evening at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park will see the Colorado Rapids clash with Juarez. Currently in the Western Conference, the Rapids are sitting in fourth place, gaining 41 points through 24 MLS matches. Juarez opened the 2024/25 Apertura campaign recently occupying the 15th place position in Liga MX collecting one point after four matches.   

The Colorado Rapids barely scraped by reaching the knockout stage with their 4-3 win in penalties over Santos. The match ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, the Rapids needed to win from the spot kicks after getting shelled in their first Leagues Cup affair against the Portland Timbers. Finishing with two points in the group stage and a minus-four goal differential, the Rapids will need to quickly rebound if they want to go deep in the tournament.

Meanwhile, Juarez got the better of St. Louis City SC after the match remained deadlocked at 1-1 after regulation time. The Liga MX side prevailed in penalties winning 4-1, giving Juarez the extra point that proved to be valuable as they finished as group winners.

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favorite picks for Colorado Rapids vs. Juarez.

Colorado Rapids vs. Juarez Betting Odds for Friday, August 9

The books have placed the Rapids as the least likelier of the two sides to avoiding defeat on Friday night. In the draw no bet market Colorado is priced at -138 to win, if the match is tied after 90 minutes, our stake is returned. For Juarez they’re listed at +100 to win in regulation, if the match goes past regulation time is also listed as a push.

Colorado Rapids vs. Juarez Betting Odds

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Colorado Rapids Prediction

Snapping a seven-game godless run couldn’t have happened at a better time for Colorado as Rafael Navarro scored seven minutes into stoppage time, rescuing the Rapids Leagues Cup lives as they were on the brink of bowing out. After a sizzling start, the 24-year-old Brazilian has only registered three goals since June. Through 26 matches played in 2024, Navarro has obtained 11 goals.

Keeping the Rapids' knockout stage hopes alive was Zack Stefan's play between the sticks against Santos. The 29-year-old made six total saves, three were made by diving in desperation keeping the ball out. The 29-time internationally capped keeper for the United States after spending years overseas in England, his return to MLS has been worthwhile as he has picked up five clean sheets in 26 starts this year.

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Juarez Prediction

Defensive midfielder Jesus Venegas is doubtful for Friday's match which is a huge blow for team morale. Venegas has been one of the finer players this year picking up a goal and an assist in three Liga MX matches. Not only going forward he be missed, but on defence, his high percentage in duels won will be noticeably absent as he has won 55.6 percent of his duels which is one of the most successful rates amongst his peers in the same position.

Already matching last year’s goal output with three, Angel Zaldivar will need to be the driving force going forward if Juarez what to make some noise in the Leagues Cup. In his Liga MX career that spans back to 2013, the 30-year-old Mexican has registered 51 goals in 285 matches played.

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Colorado Rapids vs. Juarez - My Pick

• Colorado Rapids vs. Juarez pick: Colorado Rapids draw no bet (-138) at bet365

Rolling into Friday's clash the Rapids playing at home versus a Mexican club won’t have the distinctive high-altitude advantage as both sides are familiar with the stresses of the climate. The Rapids should be welcoming back Djordje Mihailovic from Olympic duties representing the United States. Mihailovic is the so-called straw that stirs the drink for the Rapids with his 10 goals and setting up six markers, his presence changes the outcome in this encounter. The Rapids should be able to hang with Juarez, a side that has conceded 2.3 goals per match in the Apertura.

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How to Watch Colorado Rapids vs. Juarez

• When: Friday, August 9, 9.30 p.m ET

• Where: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park

• TV: Apple TV, TUDN