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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Colorado Rapids take on Vancouver Whitecaps at the DSG Park on Wednesday. Both teams have been impressive this season and will look to be at their best this week.
Colorado Rapids are in sixth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Rapids slumped to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of San Jose Earthquakes in their previous game and will need to bounce back this week.
Vancouver Whitecaps, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate over the past year. The Canadian outfit suffered a damaging 3-0 defeat against Los Angeles FC over the weekend and will be aiming to bounce back with a positive result in this game.
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Colorado Rapids vs Vancouver Whitecaps Head-to-Head
Colorado Rapids have a good record against Vancouver Whitecaps and have won 12 out of the 30 matches between the two teams. Vancouver Whitecaps have managed 10 victories against the Rapids and will look to cut the deficit this week.
Colorado Rapids form guide: L-W-L-W-W
Vancouver Whitecaps form guide: L-W-D-D-W
Colorado Rapids vs Vancouver Whitecaps Team News
Colorado Rapids
Kimani Stewart-Baynes and Daniel Chacon are injured and have been ruled out of this fixture. Djordje Mihailovic has also taken a break from the team for personal reasons.
Injured: Kimani Stewart-Baynes, Daniel Chacon
Doubtful: Lalas Abubakar
Unavailable: Djordje Mihailovic
Vancouver Whitecaps
Sam Adekugbe and Damir Kreilach have sustained injuries and will not be able to play a part for Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday.
Injured: Sam Adekugbe, Damir Kreilach
Doubtful: None
Unavailable: None
Colorado Rapids vs Vancouver Whitecaps Predicted XI
Colorado Rapids Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Steffen; Rosenberry, Bombito, Maxso, Vines; Larraz, Ronan; Cabral, Bassett, Fernandez; Navarro
Vancouver Whitecaps Predicted XI (3-4-3): Takaoka; Laborda, Veselinovic, Blackmon; Raposo, Berhalter, Cubas, Vite; Gauld, White, Picault
Colorado Rapids vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction
Vancouver Whitecaps were thoroughly outplayed by Los Angeles FC last week and have a point to prove going into this game. The likes of Fafa Picault and Brian White can be lethal on their day and will look to make their mark this week.
Colorado Rapids have blown hot and cold this season and will need to make amends ahead of this match. Vancouver Whitecaps are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Colorado Rapids 1-2 Vancouver Whitecaps
