Colorado Rapids vs New England Revolution: Predictions, Odds and Roster Notes

Where: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Los Angeles, CA

When: Thursday, July 4th at 9:00 PM EST

How (TV/Radio): TV: ESPN+ & DAZN. New England TV/Radio: NBC Sports Boston, 98.5 FM, Colorado Rapids TV/Radio: Altitude TV, Altitude 92.5 FM.

Team Notes

Colorado Rapids

Colorado has a record of 5-9-4 (W-L-D) through their first 18 games.

The Rapids have scored 28 goals against 36 allowed. They are tied for last place in the Western Conference with 19 points.

Colorado have the worst odds to win the MLS title at 500-1.

New England Revolution

Through 18 matches, the New England Revolution has a record of 5-8-5 (W-L-D) for 20 points.

The Revolution have risen to 9th place in the Eastern Conference despite a severe negative goal differential. New England has scored 20 goals and conceded 35 on the year.

New England are 100-1 to win the MLS Championship in November.

Goalie Notes

Colorado Rapids: Tim Howard (0-9-2, 2.73 goals allowed per game)

Howard was electric in Colorado’s 1-0 win over Western Conference leading-LAFC, saving all three shots he faced.

Colorado’s keeper has allowed just three goals in his last four starts.

• Howard has faced 18 shots on goal in June, allowing just three goals while saving 15 shots.
• In 2019, Howard has allowed three of the four penalty kicks he’s faced to find the net.
• Howard has posted three clean sheets in his last six outings.

New England: Matt Turner (2-1-1, 1.40 goals allowed per game)

Turner came back from his one-game suspension and held the Dynamo to one goal on six shots for a 2-1 victory last Friday.

Turner has started five games for Revolution this season, allowing just two goals in his last four outings.

• In his last 236 minutes of play, Turner has only allowed two goals.
• The New England keeper has allowed seven goals in his five 2019 starts against 22 shots on goal.
• Turner has posted one clean sheet on the year and not faced a penalty kick.

Players to Watch

Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids is led in scoring by forward Kei Kamara with eight goals in 17 appearances.

The Rapids’ leader in assists is midfielder Jack Price with five in 15 matches.

• Danny Wilson was the hero against LAFC, scoring the only goal in the game’s 49th minute.
• Midfielder Nicolas Mezquida has 13 shots on goal this season, ranking second on the Rapids.
• Kamara has scored six of his eight goals for the Rapids at home.

New England Revolution

The Revolution is led in scoring by midfielder Carles Gil who has four goals and five assists in 18 appearances.

Forward Cristian Penilla is second to Gil on the team with three assists.

• In 15 appearances, Penilla has posted three goals in addition to his two assists.
• Gil is second on the Revolution with 10 shots on goal against the 28 he’s taken.
• Antonio Mlinar and Teal Bunbury scored the goals in the 2-1 win against the Dynamo.

Last Five Games

Colorado Rapids

• The Rapids are coming off their biggest win of the year, a 1-0 victory over LAFC last Friday.
• Colorado is 3-0-2 in their last five games.
• The Rapids’ goal differential is plus-4 goals over the five-game span.

New England Revolution

• The Revolution are 2-0-3 in their last five matches this year.
• New England has a plus-2 goal differential in their last five games.
• The Revolution have not dropped points on the road since a 5-0 loss to Chicago on May 8th.

Game Odds Colorado Rapids vs NE Revolution

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