Venue & Game Info
Location: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City, CO 80022
Kickoff: 9:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM MT
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)
Weather Update
Commerce City Forecast (Oct. 18, 2025): Clear skies, 61°F at kickoff, dropping into the low 50s by full time. Light winds (5–8 mph). Thin air at altitude could favor LAFC’s pacey attack.
Team Recent Form
Colorado Rapids: Outside playoff spots, level on points with Real Salt Lake. Just 1 win in last 6 matches, conceding 13 goals in that span. Home record: 8-3-5.
Los Angeles FC: Clinched top-four finish. Won 4 of last 5 before a narrow 1–0 loss to Austin. Boast 63 goals scored (2nd in MLS) and just 38 conceded (3rd fewest).
Injury Report
Colorado: Aaron Long (out, Achilles, since July). Otherwise full squad.
LAFC: No major injuries reported; Steve Cherundolo expected to rotate lightly with playoffs secured.
Player Matchups
Colorado:
Rafael Navarro — 12 goals, must deliver in a must-win game.
Cole Bassett — midfield engine, 8 goals, 6 assists.
Keegan Rosenberry — veteran defender, tasked with containing LAFC’s wide threats.
LAFC:
Denis Bouanga — 20+ goals, Golden Boot contender.
Cristian Olivera — pacey winger, 9 goals this season.
Hugo Lloris — veteran goalkeeper, stabilizing presence in net.
Series History
LAFC have won 4 of the last 5 meetings vs. Colorado.
At Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Colorado have been competitive, but LAFC’s attack has historically broken through late in matches.
Betting Trends
Colorado: Winless in last 3 home games vs. top-4 Western teams.
LAFC: 4-1 in last 5 overall, averaging 2.2 goals per game.
Over has hit in 3 of last 4 LAFC matches.
Rapids have conceded in 13 straight games.
MATCH ODDS
Colorado Rapids + 210 Draw + 260 Los Angeles FC + 115
Over 2.5 – 140 Under 2.5 + 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 17, 2025
