Los Angeles FC is the only team that made it to the 2024 Leagues Cup semifinal after a win in regulation in the previous phase. All the other teams – including LAFC’s next opponent Colorado Rapids – got to the semis after winning on penalties.
Knowing this, it’s clear why LAFC is seen as the betting favorite to advance to the semifinal. This team’s Leagues Cup odds are -154, suggesting they’re going to have a relatively easy job at their home ground (BMO Stadium) on August 21. What do we think? Keep reading this LAFC vs. Colorado Rapids preview for picks and predictions.
Before Betting on Los Angeles FC vs. Colorado Rapids
The Los Angeles FC vs. Colorado Rapids odds are favoring the home team, which is no surprise given that these guys have a very good record against the boys from Colorado. They won in 7 of the last 10 LAFC vs. Colorado duels.
As if that wasn’t impressive enough, wait to learn about the next fact – LAFC has won every single game against the Rapids that took place in Los Angeles. At BMO Stadium, they’re 6-0-0 against this opponent, with a score difference of 17:2 and no goals allowed in more than three years.
Knowing this, it’s only logical to assume LAFC will continue its dominance, especially given that its roster is much stronger than before. Pretty much all of their key men from the last couple of seasons are still on the roster, but there’s one major change – LAFC now have World Cup-winning striker Olivier Giroud.
He didn’t do much in the two games he’s played so far for Los Angeles FC. But to be frank, there wasn’t really a need for him to step up as his teammates took care of all the hard work. In the previous game, for example, they destroyed the Seattle Sounders 3:0, while just before that, we saw them beat the San Jose Earthquakes 4:1.
Meanwhile, the Rapids are coming to the Leagues Cup semifinal after beating Club America on penalties, following a 0:0 draw in the regular 90 minutes.
LAFC vs. Colorado Rapids 2024 Leagues Cup Offshore Odds & Pick
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles FC | -154 |
| Draw | +300 |
| Colorado Rapids | +350 |
Our LAFC vs. Colorado Rapids prediction is that the home team will win. Steve Cherundolo’s men have been playing fantastic soccer throughout the year, beating much better teams than the Colorado Rapids. That’s why anything but a convincing LAFC win on Wednesday would be a huge surprise in our eyes.
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