Colorado Rapids SC (12-9-5) travel to face off against FC Dallas (9-11-6) on Saturday, August 31st. This match will be played at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX. Both club’s come into this one having won their previous match. The match starts at 8:30 PM ET.

Colorado Rapids SC vs FC Dallas

Colorado Rapids SC Is Coming Off A Win

In their last match, the Colorado Rapids hosted Real Salt Lake and won by a score of 3-2. The Rapids were at home, but they were still the underdog at +102. The five combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 3.5 goals.

Colorado’s attack took a total of 10 shots and four shots on goal. Jon Lewis and Cole Bassett each scored on one of their two total shots, with Bassett and Lewis also picking up an assist apiece. Overall, the Rapids’ offense converted on 33% of their shot attempts.

Zack Steffen picked up the win for the Rapids’ despite making just two saves on Real Salt Lake’s four total shots on goal. Colorado’s defensive unit finished with three blocked shots and six interceptions.

As the Colorado Rapids SC head to take on FC Dallas, they will be looking to improve their road record, which currently sits at 4-7-2. Overall, they are 12-9-5, which has them in 4th place in the Western Conference. Over their last three matches, they have gone 1-1-1, with their win coming at home against Real Salt Lake. Following this match, they will return home to take on the Portland Timbers on Sunday, September 15th.

FC Dallas Is Coming Off A Win

FC Dallas will be looking to build off their high-scoring win over D.C. United SC in their last match. Going into that match, they were the heavy underdog at +330, and the seven combined goals easily surpassed the over/under goal line of 2.5 goals.

Overall, the FC Dallas offense took 13 shots, with eight being on target. They needed every one of these four goals to hold off D.C. United SC. Sebastian Lletget had both a goal and two assists, and Paul Arriola and Tsiki Ntsabeleng were the other two players to score.

On the defensive end, FC Dallas didn’t have a single block shot, but they did finish with seven interceptions. Maarten Paes finished with four saves on D.C. United’s seven shots on goal. Despite giving up three goals, he still picked up the win.

Through 26 matches, FC Dallas has a record of 9-11-6, which has them sitting in 10th place in the Western Conference. They have been much better at home, going 8-3-2, compared to just 1-8-4 on the road. Over their last four matches, they are 3-0-1, with their only non-win coming in a draw vs. the New England Revolution. Following this match, they will head on the road to take on Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In the standings, they are tied with Minnesota United FC, both with 33 points, and just behind Toronto FC, who has 33 points as well but is in 8th place.

Colorado Rapids SC Offense Breakdown

Colorado Rapids SC has been a solid offensive team this season, ranking 7th in MLS in goals scored at 1.8 per match. They have also been effective at getting shots on goal, ranking 10th in MLS in that category. Rafael Navarro has been their top offensive weapon, leading the team in goals scored and shots on goal. His 11 goals are 17th in MLS, while his 32 shots on goal are 8th in the league. Djordje Mihailović has been their top playmaker, leading the team in assists and ranking 21st in MLS in goals scored.

FC Dallas Offense Breakdown

FC Dallas has been a middle-of-the-pack offensive team this season, ranking 14th in the MLS with 1.5 goals per match. They have been slightly below average in shots on goal, ranking 19th in the league. Petar Musa is their top scorer, ranking 9th in the MLS with 13 goals. He also leads the team in shots on goal. Sebastian Lletget is their top playmaker, ranking 20th in the league with six assists. He is also 4th on the team in goals scored.

Colorado Rapids SC Defense Breakdown

Over their last seven matches, the Colorado Rapids’ defense has given up 1.6 goals per match. This includes allowing three goals to the Los Angeles Galaxy and Real Salt Lake. On the season, they are 18th in goals allowed per match at 1.7. Keeper Zack Steffen is 14th in clean sheets with five and 9th in saves with 79. Overall, the Rapids are 18th in blocked shots and 16th in interceptions.

FC Dallas Defense Breakdown

FC Dallas and their 17th-ranked defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up three goals to D.C. United SC, who is 15th in scoring. Over their last five matches, they have given up eight goals (1.6), and they will be facing a Colorado Rapids offense that is 7th in scoring. Maarten Paes is the top goalkeeper in MLS with 105 saves, but his five clean sheets are 15th in the league.

Colorado Rapids SC vs FC Dallas Prediction

Given that both Colorado and FC Dallas are 7th in the MLS in terms of shooting percentage, we see this one ending in a 1-1 draw, which is listed at +280. Looking at our projections, FC Dallas will have a few more scoring chances, taking 13 shots compared to nine for Colorado. However, both teams are only projected to put two shots on goal. Coming into the match, FC Dallas is 9th in goals scored, while Colorado is 7th.

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