Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Read our Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC prediction with the latest MLS betting picks, game odds, lineups, and top Same Game Parlay analysis.
Grayson Parker - September 19, 2026, 5:41 PM EDT
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Competition | Major League Soccer |
|---|---|
Game Date | September 19, 2026 |
Game Time | 9:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, CO |
Our Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC prediction lands on a home night at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, where the standings gap points firmly toward the Rapids as favorites.
Colorado sat 7th in the Western Conference with 35 points from an 11-12-2 record heading in, riding a club-record streak of six straight home wins and clean sheets in MLS play.
Seattle arrive in a slump, winless in their last 12 and sitting two points back of the ninth and final Western Conference playoff spot, desperate for a result on the road.
This matchup has been tight and testy. Seattle are undefeated in their last 8 games against Colorado in all competitions, so the visitors are no easy out despite the standings.
Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC Recent Results
Colorado beat CF Montreal 1-0 at home on September 12, 2026, courtesy of a Paxten Aaronson penalty. Cup form was rougher, as the Rapids fell 3-0 at home to St. Louis CITY SC on September 16 to exit the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in the semifinals. Aaronson remains the engine of this attack.
Seattle stay stuck, drawing their last 4 games in MLS and winless in 12. Their most recent outing was a 1-1 road tie at the LA Galaxy on September 12, salvaged by Paul Arriola's 81st-minute equalizer off the bench. Albert Rusnak continues to pull the strings in midfield for a side struggling to close games out.
Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Colorado Rapids: M. B. Diop (Injured/out), K. Stewart-Baynes (Injured/out), T. Ku-DiPietro (Injured/out), Z. Steffen (Injured/out), Y. Maziz (Injured/out), K. Thompson (Suspended)
Seattle Sounders FC: P. de la Vega (Injured/out), Y. Gomez (Injured/out), N. Petkovic (Injured/out), J. Ferreira (Injured/out), J. Ragen (Injured/out), D. Joveljic (Injured/doubtful)
Colorado Rapids
Reggie Cannon has served his suspension and returns to the Colorado Rapids squad on Saturday. Kosi Thompson, however, now sits out a ban after his yellow card against CF Montreal, while Zack Steffen stays sidelined in goal. Morgan Whittaker should make his full league debut out wide.
Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle will assess Dejan Joveljic after he picked up a knock in the draw with the LA Galaxy, leaving him doubtful. Jackson Ragen is out, adding to a lengthy absentee list. Paul Arriola could earn a start after coming off the bench to grab the equalizer in gameweek 25.
Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC Predicted Lineup
Colorado Rapids
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: N. Hansen; M. Navarro, L. Williams, R. Holding, K. Rosenberry; J. Atencio, H. Ojediran, P. Aaronson; M. Whittaker, D. Yapi, D. Phillip
Seattle Sounders FC
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: A. Thomas; N. Tolo, S. Hawkins, A. Roldan, K. Kossa-Rienzi; C. Roldan, S. Brunell; P. Rothrock, A. Rusnak, J. Morris; P. Arriola
Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC Key Stats & Game Facts
- Seattle Sounders FC have received 2+ cards in 5 of their last 5 games vs Colorado Rapids (Major League Soccer).
- There have been 12+ shots on target in 4 of Seattle Sounders FC's last 5 games (Major League Soccer).
- Rafael Navarro has attempted 4+ shots in 4 of their last 5 games (Major League Soccer).
- Miguel Navarro has won 2+ fouls in 9 of their last 10 games (Major League Soccer).
- Dante Sealy has been carded in 3 of their last 3 games vs Seattle Sounders FC (Major League Soccer).
Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction is a 1-1 tie. Colorado are the home favorites and carry the stronger standing, but Seattle's stubborn streak against the Rapids and their run of tight, low-scoring games points to the two sides sharing the spoils in a cagey one. The projected scoreline reflects a game that stays close rather than a comfortable home win.
Best Picks
Morgan Whittaker to score anytime in the Anytime Goalscorer market. This one sits in the Anytime Goalscorer market. With Colorado projected as home favorites and expected to lead the way for goals, new Designated Player Whittaker offers real value out wide. His projected scoring probability sits notably above the implied probability baked into the price, pointing to genuine edge here.
Albert Rusnak Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. This one falls in the Player Shots On Target market. With both teams tipped to find the net and Seattle carrying an attacking threat through midfield, primary set-piece taker Rusnak carries a strong probability of registering at least one shot on target, comfortably clear of the implied probability in the price.
Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC Same Game Parlay
Our four-leg Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC Same Game Parlay leans into the cards, the shots and Seattle's winless run: Jackson Ragen carded, Paxten Aaronson over 1.5 shots, the tie, and Albert Rusnak to score anytime.
Ragen to be shown a card is the anchor. He has been carded in 3 of his last 4 MLS outings, and this matchup has been reliably chippy between the two sides.
Aaronson over 1.5 shots makes sense given he is Colorado's chief creator and penalty taker, having reached that mark 7 times across his last 8 games.
The tie fits Seattle's profile perfectly, with the Sounders having drawn each of their last 4 MLS games heading in.
Rusnak to score anytime rounds it out, as the playmaker has found the net 3 times in his last 4 appearances against Colorado.
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Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC Talking Points
The big storyline is Morgan Whittaker's arrival. The Designated Player made his competitive debut off the bench in the 1-0 win over CF Montreal on September 12, alongside fellow debutant Sayed Abu Farkhi, and should now step into the starting lineup out wide. For Seattle, Paul Arriola's first MLS regular-season goal for the club, an 81st-minute equalizer against the LA Galaxy, gives a winless side something to build on as it chases a playoff spot. Colorado, meanwhile, host their annual Noche Latina celebration at Dick's Sporting Goods Park for Hispanic Heritage Month, capped by a postgame fireworks show, adding to the atmosphere behind a home team eyeing back-to-back league wins.
Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC Predictions FAQs
When is the Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC game?
The game is scheduled to kick off at 9:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Where is Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC being played?
The game will be played at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado.
What are the probable lineups for Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC?
Colorado Rapids are projected to start N. Hansen, M. Navarro, L. Williams, R. Holding, K. Rosenberry, J. Atencio, H. Ojediran, P. Aaronson, M. Whittaker, D. Yapi, and D. Phillip. Seattle Sounders FC are projected to field A. Thomas, N. Tolo, S. Hawkins, A. Roldan, K. Kossa-Rienzi, C. Roldan, S. Brunell, P. Rothrock, A. Rusnák, J. Morris, and P. Arriola.
What is the latest team news for Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders FC?
Colorado Rapids welcome back Reggie Cannon from suspension, though Kosi Thompson is banned and Zack Steffen remains injured. Seattle Sounders FC are monitoring Dejan Joveljic after an injury knock, while Jackson Ragen and Pedro de la Vega remain sidelined.
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