Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders

Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders match summary and prediction — Major League Soccer

Our model makes Colorado Rapids the pick at 59% for Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.

Match summary

Colorado Rapids face Seattle Sounders on 20 September 2026 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Trade City. Colorado Rapids are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 59%. This matchday 26 fixture in Major League Soccer is listed as Colorado Rapids - Seattle Sounders. Kick-off is 01:30 UTC.

Form analysis and trajectory

Colorado Rapids: they come in on the back of a win, following one win, one draw and two defeats before that. That is two wins, one draw and two defeats from the last five, worth 7 points. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (25 scored and 23 conceded in 15 matches, 1.67 and 1.53 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 48.6 out of 100, and they sit 7th on a goal difference of +1.

Seattle Sounders: they come in on four successive draws, following one defeat before that. That is no wins, four draws and one defeat from the last five, worth 4 points. It leaves them unbeaten in four. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (25 scored and 18 conceded in 17 matches, 1.47 and 1.06 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 37.1 out of 100, and they sit 14th on a goal difference of -5.

Comparison data

Key match insights

• Head-to-head balance (last 7): Colorado Rapids none wins, Seattle Sounders four wins, three draws — an edge to Seattle Sounders.
• Most recent meeting: Seattle Sounders 2-0 Colorado Rapids on 23 February 2026.
• Head-to-head goals: 2.86 per game across those meetings, with both teams scoring in four of the seven — broadly an average game for goals.
• Pre-match form ratings: Colorado Rapids 48.6 versus Seattle Sounders 37.1, a gap of 11.5, which aligns with the model's favourite.
• Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
• Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 2.20, over 2.5 goals at 17% and both teams to score at 33%.
• First goal: Leans Colorado Rapids' way at 72%.

Sentiment and prediction

The model leans firmly towards Colorado Rapids at 59%, a gap of 25 percentage points to the next outcome. Colorado Rapids' form line and home advantage back it, the goals line points to under 2.5 goals and draw probability stays material given the head-to-head draw rate. Baseline expectation tilts Colorado Rapids's way, especially at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.

Everything here is model output and a reading of the form rather than a guarantee — the probabilities are published in full so the reasoning behind the call is visible.

Frequently asked questions

Who is favoured to win the match: Colorado Rapids or Seattle Sounders?

Colorado Rapids, with an implied win probability of roughly 59%. The full split is 59% Colorado Rapids, 34% the draw and 7% Seattle Sounders.

When and where is Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders being played?

20 September 2026 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Trade City, kick-off 01:30 UTC.

What was the result of the last match between Colorado Rapids and Seattle Sounders?

Seattle Sounders 2-0 Colorado Rapids on 23 February 2026.

What is the recent form of Colorado Rapids and Seattle Sounders?

Colorado Rapids have taken 7 points from their last five (WDLWL), Seattle Sounders 4 from theirs (DDDDL). Most recently Colorado Rapids took a 1-0 win at home to CF Montreal and Seattle Sounders a 1-1 draw away at Los Angeles Galaxy.

How many goals are expected in Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders?

The model's combined scoring line is 2.20 — 0.80 for Colorado Rapids and 1.40 for Seattle Sounders. It rates over 2.5 goals at 17%.

Will both teams score?

The model rates both teams to score at 33%, so its call is no.