Colorado Rapids vs. Toronto FC Prediction: Rapids Seek Return Back to Status Quo

Saturday night the Colorado Rapids will welcome Toronto FC at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. The last time these two clubs met was just under three years ago when they played to a scoreless draw. Overall in the head-to-head department, TFC possesses the edge as they have won six of the previous 14 encounters all time. 

Chris Armas's men were soundly defeated on the road in their midweek clash against Sporting Kansas City. The Rapids suffered a 4-1 defeat, marking the eighth time they have conceded three or more goals in MLS play. With Wednesday's setback, Colorado is now tied with the Seattle Sounders with 47 points in the campaign which is good enough for fourth place in the Western Conference. 

Meanwhile, John Herdman’s crew were blanked on their home pitch, bested by the Columbus Crew losing 2-0. With the hiccup Wednesday night, Toronto FC failed to extend their playoff point lead, as the club currently sits in eighth place in the east with 36 points. The Reds have now lost two of their last three affairs in the competition. 

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

Colorado Rapids vs. Toronto FC Betting Odds for Saturday, September 21

The books have placed the home side as the favorites with the odds that are indicated. The Colorado Rapids are priced at -134 on the moneyline to walk away with all three points while Toronto FC are +350 to pull off the shocking win. For both teams to share a result after 90, the draw is listed at +290.

Colorado Rapids vs. Toronto FC Odds

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Colorado Rapids vs. Toronto FC Betting Preview

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The club's leading scorer this year failed to create anything upfront as Rafael Navarro was only held to one shot all game against SKC. The 24-year-old striker has hit the scoresheet 14 times in 29 MLS matches this year. Navarro is one of the most active strikers in the competition, piling up 74 shots taken through over 2300 minutes played in MLS. 

Djordje Mihailovic the leading man in goal contributions with 19, will also look to get back on track this weekend. The 25-year-old saw his assist streak come to a halt after he collected three in his last two outings. The American international is having a career year in MLS in year one with the Rapids as his previous high in goal contributions in MLS came back in 2021 with CF Montreal, where he accumulated four goals and 14 assists.

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Leading the way in goals and assists for The Reds, Federico Bernardeschi has gone cold, picking up a goal and an assist in his last 10 MLS showings. In his previous contest, the 30-year-old managed to create the most chances with three as the Italian international proved to be the top player in Wednesday’s squandering. Suiting up 80 times in TFC colors, the attacking player has 22 goals to his name in all competitions. 

The shot-stopper for TFC had a familiar evening between the sticks which was on full display Wednesday evening. Sean Johnson allowed two goals off five shots fired towards him. In 21 starts, the veteran keeper has conceded 35 goals and has only garnered six clean sheets. Amongst his peers, Johnson holds one of the worst save percentages in MLS stopping 62.8 percent of the shots directed his way.

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Colorado Rapids vs. Toronto FC - My Pick

• Colorado Rapids vs. Toronto FC pick: Colorado Rapids Moneyline 3-way (-134) at bet365

Saturday's situational spot points towards Toronto FC being at a disadvantage in this clash. Both sides had to endure midweek battles, but Toronto FC will be racking up more air miles versus their counterparts. TFC at times have looked dreadful when they have played away at home conceding 26 goals in 15 road games. Scoring goals away from BMO Field has also been evident as they currently average less than a goal per game. On the other hand, Colorado has built up a solid home resume in 2024 using their Mile High advantage to their liking. In 14 home MLS affairs, the Rapids have only failed to secure a result twice. Portraying their craft for the home faithfull the Rapids have found a recipe to finding the back of the net as they have scored 30 goals on their home pitch. With the given moneyline odds for Colorado to walk away with all three points, the implied probability gives the Rapids a 57 percent chance to apprehend a maximum result.

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How to Watch Colorado Rapids vs. Toronto FC

• When: September 21, 9.30 p.m. ET

• Where: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park

• TV: Apple TV