Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids predictions, May 16, 2026

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As Real Salt Lake prepares to host Colorado Rapids on May 16, 2026, both teams will be looking to improve their standings in the MLS. Real Salt Lake comes into this match with a slightly stronger recent form, having secured two victories in their last five outings. Their home advantage could prove crucial, especially against a Colorado Rapids side that has struggled, winning only once in the same timeframe.

Tactically, Real Salt Lake has been known for their strong possession-based approach and compact defense, which they will aim to exploit against a Rapids team that has been inconsistent in their performances. The odds from bookmakers reflect this, with Real Salt Lake favored at 1.64 compared to Colorado’s 4.68.

Our model prediction assigns a 56.6% probability of a home win, indicating confidence in Real Salt Lake’s capability to capitalize on their home ground. However, there remains a 20.6% chance for an away victory, suggesting that Colorado could still pose a threat if they find their rhythm. Ultimately, while Real Salt Lake is favored, the match’s outcome remains uncertain, and both teams will be eager to secure valuable points.

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Salt Lake 57.3%

Draw 22.3%

Colorado 20.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

Outrights of MLS Real Salt Lake: 1.71% Colorado Rapids: 0.7%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.7	4.15	4.45
	1.67	4.47	4.78	Watch and Bet
	1.62	4	4.5
	1.64	4.28	4.68

Latest Results

09.05.26 FC Dallas – Real Salt Lake – 3:1 02.05.26 Real Salt Lake – Portland Timbers – 2:0 26.04.26 Los Angeles Galaxy – Real Salt Lake – 2:1 22.04.26 Real Salt Lake – Inter Miami – 0:2 18.04.26 Real Salt Lake – San Diego FC – 4:2

09.05.26 Colorado Rapids – St. Louis City SC – 0:1 02.05.26 Houston Dynamo – Colorado Rapids – 1:0 29.04.26 Colorado Rapids – Colorado Springs Switchbacks – 3:2 penalties 25.04.26 Vancouver Whitecaps – Colorado Rapids – 3:1 22.04.26 Los Angeles FC – Colorado Rapids – 0:0

Facts

This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 11).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Salt Lake won 2.

Recent performances by Salt Lake have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Colorado has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

In this match, Salt Lake is the team to beat.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Salt Lake won 13 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 40:25. (average 2:1.3).

Including home matches between the teams, Salt Lake won 7 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 21:13. (average 2.1:1.3).

Latest Head To Head

04.10.25 Real Salt Lake – Colorado Rapids – 1:0 17.05.25 Colorado Rapids – Real Salt Lake – 1:0 20.07.24 Colorado Rapids – Real Salt Lake – 3:2 18.05.24 Real Salt Lake – Colorado Rapids – 5:3 09.03.24 Real Salt Lake – Colorado Rapids – 1:2

Standings

Main

Western Conference

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	San Jose Earthquakes	12	9	2	1	27:8	19	29
2	Vancouver Whitecaps	11	8	2	1	27:7	20	26
3	Los Angeles FC	12	6	3	3	20:12	8	21
4	Seattle Sounders	10	6	3	1	14:6	8	21
5	Minnesota United	12	6	3	3	16:18	-2	21
6	Real Salt Lake	11	6	1	4	20:17	3	19
7	FC Dallas	12	5	4	3	23:16	7	19
8	Houston Dynamo	11	6	0	5	17:19	-2	18
9	Los Angeles Galaxy	12	4	4	4	18:18	0	16
10	Austin FC	12	3	5	4	18:21	-3	14
11	Colorado Rapids	12	4	1	7	22:20	2	13
12	Portland Timbers	11	4	1	6	19:21	-2	13
13	San Diego FC	12	3	4	5	20:20	0	13
14	St. Louis City	11	2	3	6	10:18	-8	9
15	Sporting Kansas City	11	1	2	8	8:32	-24	5

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Nashville SC	11	7	3	1	23:8	15	24
2	New England Revolution	11	7	1	3	20:13	7	22
3	Inter Miami	12	6	4	2	26:21	5	22
4	Chicago Fire	11	5	2	4	20:14	6	17
5	DC United	12	4	4	4	15:17	-2	16
6	FC Cincinnati	12	4	4	4	24:27	-3	16
7	New York City	12	4	3	5	22:18	4	15
8	Charlotte	12	4	3	5	20:21	-1	15
9	New York Red Bulls	12	4	3	5	19:28	-9	15
10	Toronto FC	12	3	5	4	20:24	-4	14
11	CF Montreal	11	4	0	7	16:23	-7	12
12	Columbus Crew	12	3	3	6	16:19	-3	12
13	Atlanta Utd	12	3	1	8	13:20	-7	10
14	Orlando City	12	3	1	8	16:34	-18	10
15	Philadelphia Union	12	1	3	8	10:19	-9	6

MLS Outrights

1. Inter Miami: 5.03 (13.94%)

2. Vancouver Whitecaps: 7.07 (9.93%)

3. Los Angeles FC: 7.73 (9.07%)

4. Nashville SC: 14.33 (4.9%)

5. San Jose Earthquakes: 14.67 (4.78%)

6. FC Cincinnati: 15 (4.68%)

7. Cincinnati: 15 (4.68%)

8. San Diego FC: 17 (4.13%)

9. Seattle Sounders: 17 (4.13%)

10. New York City: 20.33 (3.45%)

11. Minnesota United: 25.33 (2.77%)

12. New England Revolution: 25.33 (2.77%)

13. Houston Dynamo: 26.17 (2.68%)

14. Los Angeles Galaxy: 34.67 (2.02%)

15. Toronto FC: 34.67 (2.02%)

16. Columbus Crew: 37.5 (1.87%)

17. New York Red Bulls: 41 (1.71%)

18. Orlando City: 41 (1.71%)

19. Real Salt Lake: 41 (1.71%)

20. Charlotte FC: 41 (1.71%)

21. Chicago Fire: 41 (1.71%)

22. Charlottenlund: 41 (1.71%)

23. Charlotte Eagles: 41 (1.71%)

24. FC Dallas: 50.33 (1.39%)

25. DC United: 50.33 (1.39%)

26. Toronto: 51 (1.38%)

27. Atlanta United: 80.33 (0.87%)

28. Austin: 100 (0.7%)

29. Colorado Rapids: 100.33 (0.7%)

30. Portland Timbers: 100.33 (0.7%)

31. Philadelphia Union: 100.33 (0.7%)

32. Austin FC: 101 (0.69%)

33. CF Montreal: 117 (0.6%)

34. St. Louis City: 117 (0.6%)

35. Sporting Kansas City: 150.33 (0.47%)

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