Austin vs Colorado Rapids
Austin and Rapids share spoils in stalemate
A late equaliser from F. Torres rescues a point for Austin against Colorado Rapids.
Colorado Rapids took the lead through P. Aaronson's strike in the first half, but Austin fought back to level the score with a goal from F. Torres after the break. The 1-1 draw defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a 3-0 home win, proving the match was far tighter than expected.
Outcome probability
Austin and Colorado Rapids face off in a regular season MLS clash where Austin are tipped to claim a comfortable 3-0 win. The home side’s attacking trio and consistent scoring streak at home set the stage for a commanding performance.
Match factors
Austin's attacking trio in form
Uzuni, Torres, and Ramirez combine strong scoring and assist potential, boosting Austin's 3-goal prediction
Navarro's home scoring prowess
Navarro's 9 goals this season with strong home form make him Colorado's main threat despite predicted loss
Austin's consistent scoring streak at home
Austin has scored in last 5 home games, supporting predicted 3-0 win
Full squad availability for both teams
No confirmed injuries for either team ensures strongest lineups and full attacking potential
The context
This fixture sees Austin, currently 14th in the league with 24 points, take on Colorado Rapids, who sit 7th with 31 points. Historically, Colorado have a slight edge with six wins to Austin’s four in their 12 meetings, but recent form and home advantage could tip the scales.
Key insights
Myrto Uzuni
Austin
Top scorer for Austin with 6 goals, strong home scoring record supports predicted win.
Major League Soccer 26/276 goals in 17 apps, 0.35 goals/game
Rafael Navarro
Colorado Rapids
Leading scorer with 9 goals and strong home form, main threat despite predicted loss.
Major League Soccer 26/279 goals in 20 apps, 0.45 goals/game
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Facundo Torres Pérez
Austin
Top assister with 5 assists, creative influence and improving recent goal form.
Major League Soccer 26/273 goals and 5 assists in 21 apps
Analysis
Despite Colorado Rapids’ better goal difference and higher league position, Austin’s attacking trio of Myrto Uzuni, Facundo Torres Pérez, and Christian Ramirez have been in fine form, combining goals and assists effectively. Austin have scored in their last five home games, reinforcing their ability to find the net consistently. Meanwhile, Colorado’s leading scorer Rafael Navarro remains a threat but may struggle to break down Austin’s defence. Both teams have full squads available, ensuring a competitive match, but the home side’s momentum and attacking prowess suggest a dominant display.
Key facts
- 1.Austin rank 14th with 24 points from 22 games (6 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses).
- 2.Colorado Rapids rank 7th with 31 points from 22 games (10 wins, 1 draw, 11 losses).
- 3.In 12 head-to-head meetings, Austin have won 4, Colorado Rapids 6, with 2 draws.
- 4.Colorado Rapids have a significantly better goal difference (+16) than Austin (-13) this season.
- 5.Austin have scored in their last 5 home games, showing strong attacking form at home.
- 6.Myrto Uzuni is Austin’s top scorer with 6 goals this season, boasting a strong home scoring record.
- 7.Rafael Navarro leads Colorado Rapids with 9 goals and is a key attacking threat.
- 8.Facundo Torres Pérez is Austin’s top assister with 5 assists, contributing creativity and goals.
Prediction
We expect Austin to take an early lead by halftime, going 1-0 up, and extend their advantage to a 3-0 victory by full time. The match is likely to see around four cards, reflecting a competitive but controlled encounter. Austin’s home form and attacking efficiency make them the clear favourites to secure all three points.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Austin
Away — Colorado Rapids
The verdict
Austin’s blend of attacking talent and home consistency should prove decisive against Colorado Rapids. While the visitors have quality, the home side’s recent performances and squad strength point to a comfortable win and a clean sheet to boot.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Aaronson
Maziz
Atencio
Yellow Card
Sánchez
Gallagher
Vázquez
Cannon
Yellow Card
Phillip
Torres
Assist: Kolmanič
Šabović
Yapi
Navarro
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | +30 | 46 |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | +14 | 40 |
| 7 |  Colorado Rapids | 25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | +1 | 35 |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 32 |
| 12 |  Minnesota United FC | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | -6 | 29 |
| 13 |  Austin | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | -12 | 29 |
| 14 |  Seattle Sounders | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | -5 | 28 |
Match Statistics
Austin
3-4-3Starting XI
- 1B. StuverG
- 3M. DeslerD
- 6Ilie SánchezM
- 9B. VázquezF
- 11F. TorresF
- 14B. ŠabovićM
- 15J. BellD
- 17J. GallagherM
- 29Guilherme BiroD
- 30J. RosalesM
- 38Ervin TorresF
Substitutes
- 4B. Hines-IkeD
- 5O. SvatokD
- 12D. LasG
- 21C. RamirezF
- 23Ž. KolmaničD
- 24Jorge AlastueyM
- 32M. BurtonM
- 35M. ĐorđevićD
- 77P. PłachetaM
Colorado Rapids
4-3-3Starting XI
- 4R. CannonD
- 5Loïc WilliamsD
- 6R. HoldingD
- 8H. OjediranM
- 10P. AaronsonF
- 13W. Frederick IIM
- 29M. NavarroD
- 32D. PhillipF
- 41N. DefreitasG
- 77D. YapiF
- 88Y. MazizM
Substitutes
- 2K. RosenberryD
- 12J. AtencioM
- 16A. HarrisF
- 24N. CobbD
- 31A. BeaudryG
- 33K. ThompsonD
- 61B. DowdG
- 93G. MinoungouF
- 99J. TravisD
Austin
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Torres | F | 90 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Ž. Kolmanič | D | 32 | 7.5 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 0/1 |
| Ilie Sánchez | M | 46 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Gallagher | M | 58 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| J. Bell | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Ramirez | F | 32 | 6.8 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| B. Stuver | G | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Vázquez | F | 58 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Guilherme Biro | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| M. Desler | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1/1 |
| J. Rosales | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| B. Šabović | M | 82 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| P. Płacheta | M | 8 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Jorge Alastuey | M | 44 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ervin Torres | F | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| D. Las | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Đorđević | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Burton | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Svatok | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Hines-Ike | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Colorado Rapids
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Aaronson | F | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| N. Defreitas | G | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Travis | D | 4 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Holding | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Loïc Williams | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Y. Maziz | M | 27 | 6.8 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2/3 |
| M. Navarro | D | 86 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| R. Cannon | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| H. Ojediran | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| G. Minoungou | F | 21 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| W. Frederick II | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/3 |
| D. Phillip | F | 69 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0/1 |
| A. Harris | F | 4 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Yapi | F | 86 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| J. Atencio | M | 63 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| B. Dowd | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Beaudry | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Cobb | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Thompson | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Rosenberry | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |