Double chanceNew York City FC or draw ✓80% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.65
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.19
New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
00:30 WAT, Sunday 15 March: New York City FC v Colorado Rapids in the Major League Soccer, played at Yankee Stadium. In the table, New York City FC are 11th, lower half, on 42 points after 34 matches; Colorado Rapids are 12th (lower half) with 43. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give New York City FC 1.8 xG, Colorado Rapids 1.0 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 55%, GG 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – New York City FC 57%, draw 23%, Colorado Rapids 20%.
Lower-risk option: New York City FC or draw (80%) at 1.15.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.65.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: New York City FC 1–1 Colorado Rapids. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
New York City FC57%fair 1.76 · @1.58
Draw23%fair 4.27 · @4.10
Colorado Rapids20%fair 5.05 · @5.20
2.79Expected goals
1.77New York City FC xG
1.02Colorado Rapids xG
61%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–011%
2–110%
2–010%
0–16%
0–06%
From our goals model: New York City FC 1.8 – 1.0 Colorado Rapids expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
New York City FC to win✓
57%
1.76
1.58
Double chance
New York City FC or draw✓
80%
1.25
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.64
1.65
Draw no bet
New York City FC (draw no bet)✓
74%
1.35
–
Asian handicap
Colorado Rapids +1.5 (Asian handicap)✗
69%
1.44
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.29
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.80
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
66%
1.51
1.50
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
82%
1.22
1.20
First team to score
New York City FC to score first
60%
1.68
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
41%
2.47
–
Half-time / full-time
HT New York City FC / FT New York City FC✓
34%
2.95
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.19
–
Recent results
New York City FC – last 1
D
23 Feb
@ Los Angeles Galaxy
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Colorado Rapids – last 2
WL
8 Mar
vs Los Angeles Galaxy
4–1
W
23 Feb
@ Seattle Sounders
0–2
L
2.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between New York City FC and Colorado Rapids.
What is the prediction for New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids?
On our numbers New York City FC have a 57% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Colorado Rapids 20%.
How many goals will there be in New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids?
Our predicted score is New York City FC 1–1 Colorado Rapids, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids?
New York City FC vs Colorado Rapids (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 15 March 2026 at 00:30 (West Africa Time) at Yankee Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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