Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗53% · fair 1.88
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.65
Real Monarchs vs Colorado Rapids II: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Real Monarchs welcome Colorado Rapids II to Zions Bank Stadium for a MLS Next Pro fixture on Thursday 21 May (01:30 WAT). In the table, Real Monarchs are 11th, upper half, on 33 points after 28 matches; Colorado Rapids II are 14th (upper half) with 21. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Colorado Rapids II, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Austin II, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Real Monarchs 1.8 xG, Colorado Rapids II 1.4 xG – a total near 3.2. That is an open game on paper: 62% for three or more goals, 53% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Real Monarchs 52%, draw 22%, Colorado Rapids II 27%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (55%, odds 1.80). Most likely score in line with that pick: Real Monarchs 1–1 Colorado Rapids II. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Real Monarchs52%fair 1.93 · @1.68
Draw22%fair 4.64 · @4.00
Colorado Rapids II27%fair 3.76 · @3.65
3.18Expected goals
1.83Real Monarchs xG
1.35Colorado Rapids II xG
53%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
2–19%
1–08%
1–27%
2–07%
2–26%
From our goals model: Real Monarchs 1.8 – 1.4 Colorado Rapids II 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
Real Monarchs to win✓
52%
1.93
1.68
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
53%
1.88
–
Draw no bet
Real Monarchs (draw no bet)✓
66%
1.51
–
Asian handicap
Colorado Rapids II +1 (Asian handicap)✗
66%
1.53
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
83%
1.21
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
55%
1.82
1.80
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
–
First team to score
Real Monarchs to score first✓
55%
1.82
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
38%
2.63
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Real Monarchs / FT Real Monarchs✓
30%
3.34
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.65
–
Recent results
Real Monarchs – last 2
LW
13 Apr
@ Ventura County
0–2
L
9 Mar
@ Sporting KC II
5–0
W
2.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Colorado Rapids II – last 6
LLLLLL
14 May
vs Austin II
0–2
L
11 May
vs Sporting KC II
1–3
L
4 May
vs Houston Dynamo FC II
1–3
L
20 Apr
vs Minnesota United II
1–2
L
22 Mar
vs The Town
1–4
L
8 Mar
@ North Texas
1–3
L
0.8Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Real Monarchs and Colorado Rapids II.
What is the prediction for Real Monarchs vs Colorado Rapids II?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 55% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.80.
Who will win Real Monarchs vs Colorado Rapids II?
On our numbers Real Monarchs have a 52% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Colorado Rapids II 27%.
How many goals will there be in Real Monarchs vs Colorado Rapids II?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Real Monarchs vs Colorado Rapids II?
Our predicted score is Real Monarchs 1–1 Colorado Rapids II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Real Monarchs vs Colorado Rapids II?
Real Monarchs vs Colorado Rapids II (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on Thursday 21 May 2026 at 01:30 (West Africa Time) at Zions Bank 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.
