Good pick · fair odds 1.65 · bookmaker 1.50 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.50Odds
Picks by market
ResultColorado Rapids II to win ✓44% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓52% · fair 1.92
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.39
Colorado Rapids II vs Real Monarchs: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Colorado Rapids II welcome Real Monarchs to CIBER Field for a MLS Next Pro fixture on Monday 24 August (01:38 WAT). In the table, Colorado Rapids II are 14th, upper half, on 21 points after 28 matches; Real Monarchs are 11th (upper half) with 33. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Colorado Rapids II, last 5: DDLLL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Sporting KC II, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Real Monarchs, last 5: LLLLW Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Houston Dynamo FC II, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.3 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (21 May 2026) it ended Real Monarchs 2–0 Colorado Rapids II.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Colorado Rapids II 1.7 xG, Real Monarchs 1.5 xG – a total near 3.2. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 61% and GG at 52%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Colorado Rapids II 44%, draw 20%, Real Monarchs 36%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (61%, odds 1.50). Most likely score in line with that pick: Colorado Rapids II 2–1 Real Monarchs. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Colorado Rapids II44%fair 2.29 · @2.00
Draw20%fair 5.02 · @3.60
Real Monarchs36%fair 2.75 · @2.90
3.19Expected goals
1.68Colorado Rapids II xG
1.51Real Monarchs xG
52%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
2–19%
1–28%
1–07%
2–27%
0–16%
From our goals model: Colorado Rapids II 1.7 – 1.5 Real Monarchs expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Colorado Rapids II vs Real Monarchs?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Colorado Rapids II vs Real Monarchs?
On our numbers Colorado Rapids II have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Real Monarchs 36%.
How many goals will there be in Colorado Rapids II vs Real Monarchs?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Colorado Rapids II vs Real Monarchs?
Our predicted score is Colorado Rapids II 2–1 Real Monarchs, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Colorado Rapids II vs Real Monarchs?
Colorado Rapids II vs Real Monarchs (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on Monday 24 August 2026 at 01:38 (West Africa Time) at CIBER Field.
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.