The 2025 edition of MLS is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Colorado Rapids take on an impressive Vancouver Whitecaps side in an important encounter at the BC Place on Saturday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Colorado Rapids Preview
Vancouver Whitecaps are currently at the top of the MLS Western Conference standings and have been in excellent form so far this season. The Whitecaps played out a 1-1 draw against Pumas UNAM in the CONCACAF Champions Cup in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this weekend.
Colorado Rapids, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table at the moment and have stepped up to the plate this season. The Rapids eased past Charlotte FC by a 2-0 margin last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Colorado Rapids Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Colorado Rapids have a good recent record against Vancouver Whitecaps and have won 13 out of the last 32 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Vancouver Whitecaps' 11 victories.
- Vancouver Whitecaps have won their first four matches in MLS this season and have become only the seventh team in the history of the competition to start their campaign with four consecutive victories.
- Colorado Rapids have picked up 11 points from their first six matches in MLS this season - their joint-best start to a season in the club's history.
- Vancouver Whitecaps have conceded only 44 shots in MLS so far this season, with only 14 of these shots being on target.
- Vancouver Whitecaps won the previous game between the two teams in June last year.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Colorado Rapids Prediction
Vancouver Whitecaps have been in sublime form this season and will look to make the most of their purple patch. The Whitecaps have a good squad at their disposal and will look to prove their mettle this weekend.
Colorado Rapids have also been impressive this season and will need to step up to the plate this weekend. Both teams are evenly matched at the moment and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: Vancouver Whitecaps 2-2 Colorado Rapids
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Colorado Rapids Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Colorado Rapids to score first - Yes