LAFC vs Colorado Rapids: Preview, predictions and lineups | OneFootball

An entertaining Western Conference clash is on the cards this weekend when LAFC play host to Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer action at BMO Stadium.

LAFC will look to continue their winning ways after their 6-2 thrashing of San Jose Earthquakes last weekend with Mateusz Bogusz, Denis Bouanga and Kei Kamara all getting on the scoresheet for the Black and Gold. The 2022 MLS Cup champions are seated at the top of the Western Conference table with 37 points from 19 games played.

Like LAFC, the Rapids will also look to build off their recent success as they've recorded three consecutive MLS wins, sitting in fourth place in the West with 31 points under new head coach Chris Armas. It was a difficult start for Colorado this term, but they seem to have turned things around and look destined to make a return to the postseason after the terrible season they endured in 2023.

Here's 90min's guide to LAFC vs Colorado Rapids.

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LAFC vs Colorado Rapids H2H record (Last Five Games)

Last meeting: Colorado Rapids 3-2 LAFC (30 March 2024) - MLS

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LAFC team news

Cristian Olivera is with Uruguay at Copa America / Bill Barrett/ISI Photos/GettyImages

Winger Cristian Olivera is unavailable for selection as he's with Uruguay at Copa America 2024. The 22-year-old has yet to make an appearance at the competition and his return date will more than likely be around mid-July.

Defenders Lorenzo Dellavalle and Maxime Chanot are both expected to miss the contest with respective knee and leg injuries. The duo are on track to return to the mix by the middle of next month.

LAFC predicted lineup vs Colorado Rapids

LAFC predicted lineup vs Colorado Rapids ( 4-3-3 ): Lloris; Palencia, Murillo, Long, Hollingshead; Tillman, Sanchez, Atuesta; Bogusz, Kamara, Bouanga.

Colorado Rapids team news

Moise Bombito is on international duty with Canada / Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado standout defender Moise Bombito has featured in Canada's first two matches at Copa America, playing the full 90 minutes in the 2-0 defeat Argentina and 1-0 victory over Peru.

Colorado Rapids predicted lineup vs LAFC

Colorado Rapids predicted lineup vs LAFC ( 4-2-3-1 ): Steffen; Rosenberry, Abubakar, Maxso, Vines; Bassett, Ronan; Harris, Mihailovic, Cabral; Navarro.

LAFC vs Colorado Rapids score prediction

LAFC will be the slight favorites heading into this one given their place in the Western Conference table, but don't count out the Rapids just yet.

On paper, both teams have plenty of quality in the final third -- and Bouanga could be the difference maker with his electric pace and Colorado missing their most important defender in Bombito. However, both teams will find the back of the net twice as the points will be shared in southern California Saturday night.

Prediction: LAFC 2-2 Colorado Rapids