Colorado Rapids 9/5 to beat Houston Dynamo in Sundays MLS showdown

Competition: MLS

Market: Colorado Rapids win

Odds: 9/5 @ Bet 365

Looking to mount a late push up the Western Conference, Colorado Rapids will welcome Houston Dynamo to Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Sunday.

Starting with the hosts, after spending the majority of last season flirting with the bottom of the Western Conference, Colorado have endured another tricky campaign. After 18 games this season, The Rapids have won four, drawn three and lost 11, scoring 22 and conceding 32 in return. As for their recent form, Colorado have now lost two of their last five, winning two and drawing one. However, in the last meetings between the two sides at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, the hosts have only lost one of the last nine. Given their impressive record against Houston, we’re backing Colorado to come away with all three points on Sunday.

As for the visitors, despite only finishing three points off top spot in the Western Conference last year, Houston now find themselves in a battle to secure a playoff position. After 17 MLS appearances this season, Houston have won seven, drawn four and lost seven, scoring 31 and conceding 28 in return. With a points tally of 25 The Dynamo currently sit seventh in the table and a single point adrift of the playoffs. As for their recent form, like the hosts, Houston have also lost two of their last five but have struggled on the road. Houston have now only won one of their last nine matches away from the BBVA Compass Stadium.

Bet: Colorado Rapids to beat Houston Dynamo in Sundays MLS showdown 9/5 @ Bet 365