English ⚽ MLS 🕒 20 Aug 2026
Our tip
Under 3.0 goals
Odds
1.76
WonResult
1-0Final score
+0.76uProfit
51%Pre-match conf.
+0.57%CLV
AI Settled against the final score — published pre-match at Coolbet
Today's predictions → Our published tip
Key factors behind our tip
01
LAFC are the market favourites at 2.4 (about 42% implied), with Colorado Rapids at 2.79 (about 36%), a modest gap rather than a clear mismatch.
02
The draw is priced at 4.04, implying near 25%, but our model rates it at 27% fair probability, producing a positive value edge of about 9.89%.
03
The recommended Over 3.0 goals bet at 2.03 carries around 46% model confidence but a negative value edge of -5.73%, so the price looks slightly short.
04
The tight favourite pricing and value on the draw suggest a competitive, potentially close contest by the numbers.
Team form
CR Colorado Rapids DWDLL
20 Sept 26 vs Seattle Sounders FC 3-3
13 Sept 26 vs CF Montreal 1-0
10 Sept 26 @ Austin FC 1-1
5 Sept 26 @ Columbus Crew SC 0-3
23 Aug 26 @ San Diego FC 0-3
LAF Los Angeles FC DLWDD
19 Sept 26 @ San Jose Earthquakes 2-2
13 Sept 26 @ Sporting Kansas City 1-3
10 Sept 26 vs New York Red Bulls 2-0
6 Sept 26 @ Real Salt Lake 2-2
23 Aug 26 vs Portland Timbers 1-1
Head-to-head: Colorado Rapids v Los Angeles FC
W 20 Aug 26
Colorado Rapids 1-0 Los Angeles FCMLS
W/D/L shown from Colorado Rapids's perspective. Meetings from the seasons in our results dataset.
Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC: pre-match preview
This MLS meeting between Colorado Rapids and Los Angeles LFC sees the visitors edged as narrow favourites. LAFC are priced at 2.4 with Coolbet, translating to a market-implied probability of roughly 42%, while Colorado Rapids at 2.79 sit closer to 36%. The draw is a genuine consideration at 4.04, implying around 25% before margin. So this is a fairly tight matchup by the numbers, with LAFC preferred but no runaway favourite. Our model, meanwhile, does not lean on the outright result: it points to Over 3.0 goals at 2.03, carrying market-implied confidence around 46%. It is worth noting that this recommendation shows a negative value edge of -5.73%, meaning the price may not fully reward the risk. The one spot where our figures flag positive value is the draw, priced at 4.04 against a fair probability estimate of 27%, an edge of roughly 9.89% for those weighing the stalemate.
Verdict: The model's headline pick is Over 3.0 goals at 2.03, but with roughly 46% confidence and a negative value edge, this is a speculative play at a short price. The clearer numerical value sits on the draw at 4.04. Treat both as higher-risk and stake responsibly.
How it settled: the tip landed — the match finished 1-0, for a flat-stake return of +0.76 units. Every tip we publish is archived before kick-off and graded against the final score; nothing is edited or deleted afterwards.
Our record on this fixture
W 20 Aug 26
Under 2.5 goalsfinal score 1-0
2.25 +1.25u L 20 Aug 26
Los Angeles FC to winfinal score 1-0
2.57 -1.00u Upcoming MLS fixtures
All MLS tips →| Kick-off (UTC) | Match | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sept 23:00 | Inter Miami CF v San Diego FC | 1.49 | 5.80 | 6.50 |
| 24 Sept 01:30 | Seattle Sounders FC v Real Salt Lake | 2.01 | 3.95 | 3.95 |
| 26 Sept 23:30 | New York Red Bulls v St. Louis City SC | 2.82 | 4.00 | 2.48 |
| 26 Sept 23:30 | Atlanta United FC v New York City FC | 2.35 | 3.75 | 3.23 |
| 26 Sept 23:30 | Philadelphia Union v Orlando City SC | 1.53 | 5.26 | 6.30 |
| 26 Sept 23:30 | CF Montreal v FC Cincinnati | 2.60 | 4.00 | 2.60 |
| 26 Sept 23:30 | Charlotte FC v Chicago Fire | 2.38 | 3.99 | 2.85 |
| 27 Sept 00:30 | Seattle Sounders FC v Minnesota United FC | 2.25 | 3.85 | 3.20 |
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Match FAQ
What was our prediction for Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC?+
Our tip was Under 3.0 goals at odds of 1.76.
Who is the favourite for Colorado Rapids vs LAFC?+
LAFC are the slight favourites at 2.4 (about 42% implied probability), with Colorado Rapids at 2.79 (about 36%). The gap is modest, so the market sees a fairly even contest.
What are the odds on the draw?+
The draw is available at 4.04 with 1xBet, implying roughly 25% before margin. Our model rates its fair probability at 27%, giving a positive value edge of about 9.89%.
Is there value in this match?+
Our figures flag the draw at 4.04 as the standout value with an edge near 9.89%. The recommended Over 3.0 goals at 2.03 actually shows a negative edge of -5.73%, so it looks slightly short priced.
Did the tip win?+
The tip won — final score 1-0 (+0.76u at flat stakes).