Colorado Rapids 3-3 Seattle Sounders: result and AI prediction

Colorado Rapids – Seattle Sounders, MLS, Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 02:30 AM (GMT). Venue: Dick's Sporting Goods Park

Colorado Rapids is #7 in the table (35 pts) and Seattle Sounders #14 (28 pts). Seattle Sounders is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Colorado Rapids 0, draws 3, Seattle Sounders 3. Their last meeting, on February 23, 2026, ended Seattle Sounders 2-0 Colorado Rapids. Absent for Colorado Rapids: M. Diop, T. Ku-DiPietro, Y. Maziz +2. Absent for Seattle Sounders: J. Ferreira, Y. Gomez Andrade, N. Petkovic +2.

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 3-3Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Colorado return home with the stronger recent platform, built on disciplined defending and an imposing record at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Seattle have been difficult to put away but their long winless league sequence and depleted attacking options leave a heavy burden on Joveljić and Rusiak. The Rapids must manage fatigue after the Open Cup setback, yet their midfield press and home control give them the clearer route to taking charge. Seattle’s best chance is to turn the match into a compact, transition-led contest and make Colorado pay for overcommitting.

Head-to-head analysis

Seattle have held the stronger recent head-to-head record, including a win in the February meeting, while Colorado have beaten them only once across the last ten encounters. The more recent Colorado home meetings have been tighter, however, with a draw and a narrow Seattle win.

Injuries and absences

Steffen’s continued absence denies Colorado their first-choice goalkeeper, while Diop’s injury and Thompson’s suspension reduce defensive depth. Seattle’s missing de la Vega and Ferreira severely limit their creative alternatives, and any absence for Yeimar would further test their central defensive resilience.

Form (last 5)

Colorado RapidsLeague position #7 · 35 ptsL D W
Seattle SoundersLeague position #14 · 28 ptsD D D

Colorado Rapids vs Seattle Sounders stats

Colorado RapidsSeattle Sounders
Played2523
Goals scored3325
Goals conceded3230
Clean sheets96

Last meetings

  • 2026-02-23Seattle Sounders 2-0 Colorado Rapids
  • 2025-07-17Seattle Sounders 3-3 Colorado Rapids
  • 2025-04-27Colorado Rapids 1-1 Seattle Sounders
  • 2024-10-06Colorado Rapids 0-1 Seattle Sounders
  • 2024-03-16Seattle Sounders 1-1 Colorado Rapids
  • 2023-09-21Colorado Rapids 1-2 Seattle Sounders

Unavailable players

Colorado Rapids

M. Diop, T. Ku-DiPietro, Y. Maziz, Z. Steffen, K. Thompson

Seattle Sounders

J. Ferreira, Y. Gomez Andrade, N. Petkovic, P. de La Vega, J. Ragen

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