Preview & Prediction: Colorado Rapids vs Austin FC

As we approach the showdown between Colorado Rapids and Austin FC on June 8th, 2025, the statistics suggest an edge for the home side. Historically, Colorado Rapids have maintained a slight advantage, claiming victory in half of their last ten encounters with Austin, compared to Austin’s three wins. Despite losing their most recent clash with Austin 1-3, Colorado has shown overall stronger form in past meetings.

Colorado Rapids have demonstrated better home performance this season, securing an average of 1.75 points per game at home, whereas Austin FC struggles away from home, averaging just 0.88 points per game. Consequently, the Rapids’ home fortitude can prove to be a decisive factor as they look to bounce back from their previous defeat against Austin.

Given the recent patterns and performances, the matchup promises a competitive contest, with Colorado Rapids potentially having a slight upper hand due to their historical and seasonal home advantage. While Austin FC will certainly pose a challenge, their away record suggests they may face difficulties in breaking down the Rapids. Fans should expect a competitive fixture, possibly seeing both teams find the net, but the odds lean toward a favorable outcome for Colorado Rapids in front of their home crowd.

Insights

• Colorado Rapids have a better head-to-head record against Austin FC, winning 5 out of their last 10 encounters.
• The previous meeting between the two teams resulted in a victory for Austin FC, with a score of 3-1.
• Colorado Rapids perform better at home, with an average of 1.75 points per game this season.
• Austin FC struggles in away matches, averaging only 0.88 points per game in the current season.
• Matches between Colorado Rapids and Austin FC have an average of 2.6 goals per game.
• Both teams have scored in 50% of their past encounters.
• Colorado Rapids are currently in average form at home.
• Austin FC is currently performing poorly in away matches.

Match Facts

• The most frequent scoreline in clashes between Colorado Rapids and Austin FC is 1-0, with 3 matches concluding with this outcome.
• In the past 5 encounters at Colorado Rapids’ home ground, the Rapids have emerged victorious 3 times, Austin FC twice, with no matches ending in a draw. Colorado Rapids have a goal difference advantage of 9-6.
• Across the last 10 meetups, Colorado Rapids have secured 5 wins, Austin FC 3, and 2 games resulted in draws. The aggregate goal tally stands at 15-11, favoring Colorado Rapids.
• Last season’s matchups saw Colorado Rapids win 2-0 at home, while Austin FC triumphed 3-2 at theirs.
• Colorado Rapids net 33% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.
• Austin FC scores 36% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
• Austin FC is unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
• Colorado Rapids failed to score in 2 of their 8 home fixtures in the MLS this season.
• Austin FC has not found the net in 2 of their 7 away ties in the MLS this season.
• Djordje Mihailovic leads Colorado Rapids’ scoring charts with 7 goals, whereas Brandon Vazquez has netted 4 times for Austin FC.

• Colorado Rapids win the first half in 25% of their games compared to Austin FC’s 22%.
• Colorado Rapids also claim 25% of halftimes, mirrored by Austin FC’s 22%.
• In their most recent meeting, Colorado Rapids emerged as the winners.
• Colorado Rapids clinched victory by a 1-goal margin in their latest encounter.
• When holding a 1-0 lead at home, Colorado Rapids go on to win 83% of those games.
• Austin FC win 87% of their away matches when leading 0-1.
• Colorado Rapids secure a win in 25% of their home games when trailing 0-1.
• Austin FC have never won an away game when down 1-0.
• In MLS, Colorado Rapids boast a better performance than Austin FC.
• Austin FC’s recent 5-match performance is superior to that of Colorado Rapids.
• Colorado Rapids have only been defeated once by Austin FC in their past 5 encounters across all competitions.
• Over the last 5 meetings, Colorado Rapids won 3 times, Austin FC once, with one game ending in a draw.
• Colorado Rapids have lost only a single MLS game among their last 5 against Austin FC.
• Austin FC has managed just one win in their last 5 MLS games against Colorado Rapids.
• On average, Colorado Rapids score 1.4 goals per match against Austin FC, while Austin FC scores 0.8 against Colorado Rapids.
• Meetings between Colorado Rapids and Austin FC typically see an average of 2.2 goals per game.
• In the first half of their matchups, an average of 1.2 goals are scored.
• Both teams did not secure a win in their most recent MLS match.
• At home, Colorado Rapids average 1.74 goals per game, whereas Austin FC averages 0.95 goals when playing away.