Our New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids Prediction: 3-1
New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids in the USA MLS is scheduled for an 23:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 14, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
This New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
New York City FC's Last Match – New York City FC vs Orlando City SC
New York City FC must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 5-0 USA MLS victory over Orlando City SC in their last outing. In that match, New York City FC controlled 71% of possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York City FC | 71% | 11 (7) | 2.52 | 46 |
 Orlando City SC | 29% | 3 (1) | 0.15 | 14 |
Colorado Rapids's Last Match – Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy
Colorado Rapids will aim to maintain their momentum following a 4-1 USA MLS triumph against LA Galaxy on March 8. In that match, Colorado Rapids recorded 53% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colorado Rapids | 53% | 8 (5) | 1.87 | 48 |
 LA Galaxy | 47% | 7 (6) | 1.09 | 33 |
New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids Stats
Key Stats
| New York City FC | Colorado Rapids | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Attacking Strength | 0.89 |
| 0.89 | Defence Strength | 1.53 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
New York City FC are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Colorado Rapids average 1.6 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
New York City FC 16-14
Colorado Rapids 16-18
What are the odds for this match?
New York City FC to win: @1.571
Draw: @4
Colorado Rapids to win: @5.75