Colorado Rapids vs Orlando City Prediction 15.06.2025
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Colorado Rapids vs Orlando City Predictions
Colorado Rapids vs Orlando City Prediction and Betting Tips for Matchday 18 of Major League Soccer, taking place on Sunday, June 16 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Both teams come into this matchup on the back of recent defeats, and will be eager to get back on track. In this preview, you’ll find data-driven MLS Predictions from the analysts at XpertStats.
- Colorado Rapids average 5.56 corners per game, compared to Orlando’s 3.88.
- Orlando City have lost two of their last three MLS matches.
- Colorado have one win in their last four home meetings vs Orlando City.
- Orlando have conceded six or more corners in four of their last five games.
Chris Armas’s Colorado Rapids were enjoying a brief upswing with consecutive wins over Real Salt Lake and St. Louis City before crashing back down with two straight defeats. Despite controlling the ball for large stretches, the Rapids couldn’t break down Austin FC last week, falling 2-0. Wastefulness has haunted them, converting just a third of their 45 clear-cut chances this season. However, they still sit ninth in the Western Conference, just outside the playoff spots with a game in hand, and have fared decently at home against Orlando in recent years.
From a statistical standpoint, the Rapids consistently force attacking set pieces, averaging 5.56 corners per game and face just 3.0 on average. Their ability to build pressure in wide areas and create volume crossing opportunities gives them a sharp edge, especially against an Orlando side known for allowing space down the flanks. In 44% of games, Colorado matches have featured over 8.5 corners, and with Orlando conceding an average of 6.5 corners per match, that number could rise on Sunday.
Orlando City’s promising start to the season has unraveled quickly, with three defeats in their last four across all competitions. The defensive frailties were fully exposed against Chicago Fire, conceding three first-half goals in a 3-1 loss. Oscar Pareja’s side has dropped to eighth in the Eastern Conference but remains just three points off second place. Consistency on the road has been mixed, but they were unbeaten in seven straight away games before their recent defeat at Atlanta United.
While Orlando games are rarely dull, their matches have produced 53 total goals, fourth-highest in MLS—they’ve struggled for midfield control lately. With key absentees like Wilder Cartagena and Alex Freeman, plus a patchy record against the Rapids in Colorado, the Lions may struggle to keep up the intensity required. Though they do average 10.38 corners per match combined, a large chunk comes from defending repeated attacking waves. This is a matchup where the hosts could take advantage territorially and statistically in the corner count.
Colorado Rapids to have more corners is a statistically sound bet for this matchup. The home side averages 5.56 corners won per game while conceding just 3.0, demonstrating their ability to dominate in wide areas and maintain offensive pressure. In contrast, Orlando City generate just 3.88 corners per game while allowing 6.5 on average, the second worst corner defense in the league. Colorado’s aggressive play under Chris Armas emphasizes wing play and crosses, especially at home where they tend to press higher and more consistently. Meanwhile, Orlando have recently struggled to contain opponents, conceding 3+ goals in two of their last three matches and allowing numerous set-piece opportunities. With Colorado's ability to force attacking moments and Orlando’s ongoing defensive disarray, especially on the flanks, the numbers support this corner market bet with strong rationale. Expect the Rapids to control territory and tempo, translating into a clear corner advantage.
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