Colorado Rapids vs Toronto FC Prediction 22 Sep 2024

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📅 22 Sep 2024

⏰ 02:30 GMT +1

🏟 Dick's Sporting Goods Park (Commerce City, CO)

Colorado Rapids will host Toronto FC at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. This season, Colorado Rapids have played 29 matches, winning 14, drawing 5, and losing 10, with a total score of 56 goals for and 50 against, giving them a goal difference of +6. At home, they have been strong, with 9 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses from 14 matches, scoring 30 goals and conceding 18. Their most recent game was a 4-1 defeat to Toronto FC. Key players for Colorado Rapids include Djordje Mihailovic, Cole Bassett, and Jonathan Lewis. Kevin Cabral will be absent due to an elbow injury.

Toronto FC has played 30 matches this season, with 11 wins, 3 draws, and 16 losses, scoring 38 goals and conceding 53, resulting in a goal difference of -15. On the road, they have struggled, with 4 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses from 15 matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding 26. Their last match ended in a 2-0 defeat to Columbus Crew. Key players for Toronto FC are Federico Bernardeschi, Deandre Kerr, and Nickseon Gomis. Kevin Long and Henry Wingo will be missing due to injuries.

In their last five encounters, Colorado Rapids have won one match, Toronto FC two, and two matches ended in draws. Their most recent match ended in a 0-0 draw in September 2021.

Colorado Rapids have a superior attacking record compared to Toronto FC, with 56 goals scored (5th in the competition) against Toronto FC’s 38 (22nd to 23rd). Defensively, Colorado Rapids have conceded 50 goals (22nd to 23rd) while Toronto FC has conceded 53 (25th).

Where to watch Colorado Rapids vs Toronto FC?

📺 Link to watch Colorado Rapids vs Toronto FC Live Stream on TV

📋 Players to watch:

• Djordje Mihailovic (Colorado Rapids): Key offensive player.
• Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC): Toronto’s main attacking threat.

⚡️ Match Facts:

• Colorado Rapids have not lost any of their last 9 home matches this season.
• Colorado Rapids have not lost 8 of their last 9 home matches against Toronto FC.
• Colorado Rapids have scored in all of their last 12 home matches this season.

💡 Colorado Rapids vs Toronto FC Prediction

Colorado Rapids will likely leverage their strong home record and attacking prowess to overcome Toronto FC, who have struggled on the road this season. Given Colorado Rapids’ solid form and Toronto FC’s defensive issues, expect a home victory with a high chance of multiple goals.

Colorado Rapids vs Toronto FC Betting Tips

• Colorado Rapids to win
• Over 3.5 goals
• Both teams to score