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The stakes will be high in the final Group E game of the Leagues Cup as Club Leon and Colorado Rapids square off at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Monday. Having lost their opening game, both sides are in the last chance saloon as they look to reach the knockout stages.
Club Leon were left disappointed in the group opener as they fell to a 2-1 defeat against Portland Timbers at Providence Park last Monday.
Alan Medina opened the scoring in the 12th minute to hand the Mexicans a dream start to the game but a brace from Zac McGraw helped the Timbers turn the tie on its head and claim maximum points.
Leon have now failed to taste victory in their five matches across all competitions this season, having picked up three draws and lost one of their opening four games in the new Liga MX campaign.
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Like Leon, Colorado were denied a dream start to the Leagues Cup as they suffered a 4-0 hammering at the hands of Portland Timbers last time out.
Before that, Chris Armas' men saw their three-game unbeaten run come to an end on July 18, when they fell to a 3-2 loss against LA Galaxy, three days before bouncing back in a 3-2 home win over Real Salt Lake.
Colorado Rapids will be backing themselves to get the desired result on Monday as they return home, where they are on an impressive run of six wins and two draws in their last eight games.
Club Leon vs Colorado Rapids Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the first-ever meeting between Club Leon and Colorado Rapids, who will both be looking to begin their head-to-head record on a positive note.
- Club Leon have failed to win their last five matches across all competitions, losing twice and claiming three draws since a 3-0 friendly victory over Irapuato on June 27.
- Colorado Rapids are unbeaten in eight consecutive home games, picking up six wins and two draws since a 3-2 loss against San Jose Earthquakes on May 12.
- Leon have failed to win their last five away matches in all competitions, losing twice and claiming two draws since April’s 2-1 victory at Club Necaxa.
Club Leon vs Colorado Rapids Prediction
With a place in the knockout stages on the line, we anticipate an action-packed contest at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, with both sides going all out for the win. However, Colorado Rapids have been near-impenetrable at home in recent weeks and we are tipping them to secure all three points.
Prediction: Club Leon 1-3 Colorado Rapids
Club Leon vs Colorado Rapids Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Colorado Rapids to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been three or more goals scored in eight of Colorado Rapids’ last nine outings)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have also scored in five of the Rapids’ last six games)
