MLS: Sporting KC vs. Colorado Picks — Rapids to Secure Vital Victory on the Road? (Aug 30)

All the pressure will be on the visiting side in the MLS this weekend, as the Rapids bid to strengthen their position in the playoff spots. You can find the odds and our Sporting KC vs. Colorado picks here.

Colorado have been reliable throughout the campaign, going 10-12-6 to sit seventh in the Western Conference standings. However, a response will be expected on Saturday after their two-game winning sequence was ended against LA Galaxy last weekend.

Sporting KC have really struggled in the MLS since play resumed following the opening round of the Leagues Cup. They have suffered three straight defeats, conceding ten goals across that period.

Sporting KC vs. Colorado Overview

Odds

Sporting KC vs. Colorado Head-to-Head Record

Sporting KC boast a reliable recent record in this fixture, winning each of the last two. That includes a 2-1 success over the Rapids earlier this season. The Rapids have won just one of the last five MLS meetings between these sides.

Sporting KC Team News

Kerry Zavagnin is likely to make changes to the team this week after a run of defeats. Ian James, Logan Ndenbe, and Jacob Bartlett could all be handed starts.

Possible Lineup

J. Pulskamp (GK); I. James, J. Miller, J. Bartlett, T. Leibold, D. Salloi, J. Davis, Z. Bassong, L. Ndenbe, M. Toye, D. Joveljic

Colorado Team News

Chris Armas will hand a start to Paxten Aaronson following a heavy 3-0 loss against the Galaxy last weekend. Sam Bassett is also pushing for a place in the starting eleven.

Possible Lineup

Z. Steffen (GK); R. Cannon, A. Maxso, N. Cobb, S. Bassett, C. Harris, O. Larraz, C. Bassett, Ku-DiPietro, P. Aaronson, R. Navarro

Sporting KC vs. Colorado Picks

There will be huge pressure on the visitors this weekend, as they bid to get their playoff challenge back on track. This should be a comfortable afternoon on the basis of form, as Sporting KC have struggled throughout the campaign. Therefore, the preference is for the away win when making Sporting KC vs. Colorado picks on Saturday.