Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids
Who won Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids?
Real Salt Lake 2 Colorado Rapids 1, full time in Major League Soccer. Our model's pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals, which landed.
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Real Salt Lake 2–1 Colorado Rapids
Real Salt Lake got the job done at home against Colorado Rapids, winning 2-1 to extend their strong MLS 2025 season. It was not pretty at times, but in this league, three points is three points.
Our pick
Real Salt Lake to win
Result
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Real Salt Lake beat Colorado Rapids 2-1 at home.
3 goals took the match over the 2.5 line.
The chances backed the result: Real Salt Lake 1.62 to Colorado Rapids 0.56 on expected goals.
Real Salt Lake 2-1 Colorado Rapids: RSL Hold Their Nerve to Take Western Conference Points
Real Salt Lake got the job done at home against Colorado Rapids, winning 2-1 to extend their strong MLS 2025 season. It was not pretty at times, but in this league, three points is three points.
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How the result affects the Major League Soccer standings in this conference.
Western Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 40 |
| 2 | Houston Dynamo | 21 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 38 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 35 |
| 4 | SJ Earthquakes | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 33 |
| 5 | Dallas | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 33 |
| 6 | St. Louis City | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 33 |
| 7 | Colorado Rapids | 21 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 28 |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 28 |
What was the final score of Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids?
The match finished 2-1 to Real Salt Lake.
Who won Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids?
Real Salt Lake won the match 2-1.
When did Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids take place?
The match took place on Sunday, 17 May 2026.
📊 Match recap and data context
Real Salt Lake beat Colorado Rapids 2-1 in MLS play, landing our model's 62% pick for a home win. Both teams found the net, extending Real Salt Lake's recent run where goals have appeared on both sides in all five of their last matches. Colorado, meanwhile, arrived in poor form with just one win across their last five outings. The result held despite the Rapids' struggles and their lower likelihood of both teams scoring in this fixture. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Real Salt Lake consolidated 3rd place with three points, widening their gap over mid-table rivals. Colorado Rapids remained 11th, their winless streak deepening concerns about playoff contention. The result represented a form divergence; RSL's consistency contrasted sharply with Colorado's inconsistency, suggesting the gap between these sides may widen further as the season progresses.
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