MLS: Colorado vs. Atlanta United Picks — Rapids to Cause More Misery for Visiting Rivals? (Aug 16)

The finishing line is creeping into sight in the MLS regular season, but the playoff places are still to be determined. You can find our Colorado vs. Atlanta United picks here.

Colorado have been a standout team in the Western Conference throughout the campaign, winning ten of their 25 matches. Last weekend, they ended a two-game losing run in the MLS with an excellent win over Minnesota.

Meanwhile, Atlanta United have underperformed this term, and they come into this round of matches having gone nine without a win in the MLS, including a draw at Charlotte last weekend.

Colorado vs. Atlanta United Overview

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Colorado vs. Atlanta United Head-to-Head Record

Atlanta United boast an excellent record against the Rapids, winning three of the last four meetings. The latest clash ended in a 4-0 success for United in May 2023.

Colorado Team News

The Rapids have a fully fit squad available for the showdown with Atlanta United on Saturday evening.

Possible Lineup

Z. Steffen (GK); I. Murphy, A. Maxso, N. Cobb, S. Vines, C. Bassett, O. Larraz, R. Cannon, D. Yapi, R. Navarro, C. Harris

Atlanta United Team News

United will still be without the injured Ajani Fortune due to a foot injury this weekend.

Possible Lineup

B. Guzan (GK); B. Lennon, S. Gregersen, E. Mihaj, R. Hernandez, T. Muyumba, B. Slisz, S. Lobzhanidze, A. Miranchuk, M. Almiron, E. Latte Lath

Colorado vs. Atlanta United Picks

Despite having a positive head-to-head record, it would still require a brave bettor to be making plays on the visitors when making Colorado vs. Atlanta United picks.

United are winless in their last nine, while Colorado have been largely consistent throughout the campaign. At the prices, the home win could rank among the best bets of the MLS weekend.