MLS Match Preview: Colorado Rapids (5-5-4) vs. St. Louis City SC (2-7-5)

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Game Details

Matchup: Colorado Rapids vs. St. Louis City SC

Date: Saturday, May 25, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM MT

Venue: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, CO

TV Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)

Team Overview & Recent Performance

Colorado Rapids

Colorado enters this matchup unbeaten in their last five home games, including three consecutive victories at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Their most recent outing was a 2-1 comeback win over Sporting Kansas City, where Oliver Larraz and Djordje Mihailovic scored late to secure the victory.

The Rapids have been solid defensively at home, keeping two clean sheets in their last five matches while scoring 12 goals in that span. They currently sit fourth in the Western Conference standings with 34 points, trailing first-place LAFC by nine.

St. Louis City SC

St. Louis snapped a nine-match winless streak with a 2-0 victory over San Jose Earthquakes last weekend. Eduard Löwen and Hosei Kijima provided the goals, helping St. Louis secure their first win since May 12.

Despite the victory, St. Louis has struggled on the road, failing to win any of their 10 away matches this season (five losses, five draws). They currently sit 12th in the Western Conference standings with 22 points, only ahead of Sporting Kansas City and San Jose.

Key Matchups

Colorado’s Attack vs. St. Louis’ Defense

Colorado has been strong at home, averaging 2.4 goals per match in their last five home games. St. Louis has conceded in their last five away matches, making this a potential mismatch.

Eduard Löwen vs. Rapids’ Midfield

Löwen has been St. Louis’ most consistent playmaker, and his ability to control possession could be key in breaking down Colorado’s defense.

Home Advantage

Colorado has been dominant at home, while St. Louis has yet to win an away match this season. This could be a deciding factor.

Colorado has the momentum, home-field advantage, and attacking firepower, making them the favorites. St. Louis will need a strong defensive performance to pull off an upset.

MATCH ODDS

Colorado Rapids – 120    Draw + 275           St. Louis City SC + 255

Over 2.5 – 175                   Under 2.5 + 130

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 23, 2025

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