Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | MLS

Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy Preview

Tournament: Major League Soccer

Date: Thursday, 26th June, 2025

Time: 02:00 AM GMT

Venue: Dick's Sporting Goods Park

The Colorado Rapids and Los Angeles Galaxy will play in Major League Soccer on Wednesday at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, following an 11-day vacation. The Burgundy Boys lost 1-0 to Orlando City before the international window, dropping them to ninth place in the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, LA are currently placed at the bottom of the table after a 3-3 tie with St Louis City.

It's possible that Chris Armas needs a long break to reinvigorate his Colorado club for the second part of the regular season. His team is only one point above the Western Conference playoff line going into this game after going three games without a victory in this competition. It has not been easy for them to score lately; the Rapids have been shut out in their previous two games and have scored one goal or less in nine straight league games. Here' a look at Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy Preview.

Now that the 2024 season is more than halfway over, Greg Vanney's team has four points from their past two league games, which is half of their current total. Although they have recovered four points away from home in 2025 after giving up the first goal, Los Angeles is still the only Western Conference team without a domestic road victory this season. Despite having the joint-second-fewest goals in MLS so far (18), the Galaxy have scored multiple goals in three of their five league games this season, earning them points.

Colorado Rapids Team News

Due to a bad ankle, Alex Harris missed their last match, and Ali Fadal and Zack Steffen were sidelined due to knee ailments. Darren Yapi, Ian Murphy, and Samuel Vines replaced Chidozie Awaziem, Jackson Travis, and Samuel Bassett in their starting lineup against Orlando City.

LA Galaxy Team News

Miguel Berry is doubtful for this game due to a thigh injury, Riqui Puig is still recovering from an ACL tear, and Diego Fagundez missed the last game due to a painful foot. In the match with St Louis City, Gabriel Pec scored twice, while Matheus Nascimento scored the other goal, the latter's first in the MLS this season.

Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy Predicted Lineups

Let's take a look at the Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy Predicted Lineups.

Colorado Rapids Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Hansen

Defenders: Cannon, Maxso, Murphy, Vines

Midfielders: Larraz, Atencio, Ronan, Mihailovic

Attackers: C. Harris, Navarro

LA Galaxy Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Micovic

Defenders: Yamane, Zanka, Yoshida, Nelson

Midfielders: Sanabria, Parente, Pec, Reus, Paintsil

Attackers: Nascimento

Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy Head-to-Head Record

One of the most evenly balanced rivalries in Major League Soccer is the Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy head-to-head record. With 30 victories out of 70 matchups, the LA Galaxy enjoys a slim lead over the Colorado Rapids, who have 27 wins and 13 draws.

Key Players to Watch in Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy

Djordje Mihailovic (Colorado Rapids)

As Colorado prepares to play the LA Galaxy on June 25, Mihailovic continues to be the team's best player. He leads the Rapids in both goals and assists this season with seven and two, respectively.

He is Chris Armas' creative engine because of his ability to read between the lines and deliver when it counts. Mihailovic is a continuous danger because of his versatility, which allows him to strike from a distance or weave passes through tight defences. At Dick's Sporting Goods Park, expect Mihailovic to be at the centre of any forward impetus as Colorado looks to recover from a close loss to Orlando and LA Galaxy struggles away from home.

Matheus Nascimento (LA Galaxy)

Nascimento, who is only 21 years old, has been a bright spot in the LA Galaxy's tumultuous season. In his previous six games, the Brazilian striker has scored three goals and provided two assists, demonstrating his quick reflexes and poise in front of the goal. Particularly during transition, his link-up play with Joseph Paintsil and Marco Reus has given Galaxy's assault a fresh angle. Nascimento may be the difference against a Colorado team that pushes high and creates space behind them thanks to his speed and off-the-ball acumen. Nascimento should be at the core of the LA Galaxy's counterattacking strategy if they want to end their winless road run.

Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy Prediction

Colorado have had moments of resiliency at home despite their recent inconsistency, but LA Galaxy's away record is still appalling—they have just won once in their previous eight road games. The Rapids will want to take advantage of LA's defensive shortcomings, as they have let up 39 goals in 18 games, the most in the league. You can anticipate an open game with opportunities on both ends with Djordje Mihailovic at the helm and Matheus Nascimento threatening on the break for Galaxy. Let's take a look at the Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy Prediction.

Predicted Score: Colorado Rapids 3-1 LA Galaxy

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