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10,000 Sim Trials Run
COL

Colorado Rapids

Away

10-1-11 ( Away)

Last 5 Form
W W W L W
Projected Expected Goals (xG)
1.43 xG 1.55 xG
Projected Match xG: 2.98 (O/U: 3.5)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
COL: +175 | CLB: +145
CLB

Columbus Crew

Home

5-5-12 ( Home)

Last 5 Form
L L L L L

Simulated Outcome Probability

Colorado Rapids Win
33.9%
Draw / Tie
27.3%
Columbus Crew Win
38.8%

Our 10,000 Dixon-Coles iterations project a 3-way distribution of Colorado Rapids Win: 33.9%, Draw: 27.3%, and Columbus Crew Win: 38.8%.

Top Projected Exact Scorelines Dixon-Coles Poisson Matrix
#1
1-1
12.6%
#2
2-1
8.7%
#3
1-2
8.4%
#4
2-2
6.6%
#5
1-0
6.4%
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) Projected Probability
BTTS — YES Both teams score 1+ goals
61.9%
BTTS — NO At least one team shut out
38.1%

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: COL -0.1 / CLB +0.1
COL covers (-110) 33.9%
CLB covers (-110) +13.7% Edge 66.1%
Total O/U: 3.5
OVER (-110) 35.0%
UNDER (-110) +12.6% Edge 65.0%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • Expected Goals (xG) Baseline: CLB projected match xG: 1.57 | COL projected match xG: 1.43 (includes +0.35 home-pitch advantage).
  • 🎲 Dixon-Coles 3-Way Probabilities: CLB Win: 38.8% | Draw: 27.3% | COL Win: 33.9%.
  • 🥅 Both Teams to Score (BTTS): 61.9% probability | Top Scorelines: 1-1 (12.6%), 2-1 (8.7%), 1-2 (8.4%), 2-2 (6.6%), 1-0 (6.4%).
  • 📊 Standings & Records: CLB record: 5-5-12 (Home: ) vs COL record: 10-1-11 (Away: ).
  • 🔥 Momentum Factors: CLB factor: 0.941 | COL factor: 1.051 (based on recent form).

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

🎯 **3-Way Moneyline:** Play **CLB Moneyline** (38.8% simulated win probability vs 27.3% draw). 🛡️ **Spread Play:** Take **CLB +0.1** (66.1% cover probability). 🔒 **Totals Play:** **UNDER 3.5 Goals** (65.0% cover probability, projected total: 2.98). ⚽ **BTTS Pick:** **Both Teams to Score - YES** (61.9% expected probability).

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Colorado Rapids

W vs Real Salt Lake
1 - 0 | Aug 29, 2026
L @ San Diego FC
0 - 3 | Aug 22, 2026
W vs LAFC
1 - 0 | Aug 19, 2026
W vs Sporting Kansas City
2 - 0 | Aug 15, 2026
W vs Austin FC
1 - 0 | Aug 01, 2026

Columbus Crew

L vs New England Revolution
1 - 3 | Aug 30, 2026
L @ Nashville SC
2 - 3 | Aug 22, 2026
L vs CF Montréal
1 - 2 | Aug 19, 2026
L @ Charlotte FC
1 - 3 | Aug 15, 2026
L @ Inter Miami CF
2 - 2 | Aug 01, 2026