Dallas takes home winning streak into matchup against the Colorado Rapids

Updated Aug. 30, 2024 2:15 a.m. ET
Associated Press

Colorado Rapids (12-9-5, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. FC Dallas (9-11-6, 10th in the Western Conference)

Frisco, Texas; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE FC Dallas +127, Colorado +188, Draw +260; over/under is 2.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: Dallas hosts the Colorado Rapids aiming to extend a three-game home winning streak.

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Dallas is 8-7-5 in conference play. Dallas is 4-0-1 when it records at least three goals.

The Rapids are 10-8-3 in conference play. Rafael Navarro leads the fifth-ranked scoring team in the MLS with 11 goals. The Rapids have scored 50.

The matchup Saturday is the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The Rapids won the last game 2-1.

TOP PERFORMERS: Petar Musa has 13 goals and two assists for Dallas. Nkosi Tafari has scored three goals over the last 10 games.

Navarro has scored 11 goals with one assist for the Rapids. Djordje Mihailovic has six goals and two assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Dallas: 6-3-1, averaging 2.4 goals, 5.1 shots on goal and 3.4 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.7 goals per game.

Rapids: 6-3-1, averaging 2.2 goals, 4.9 shots on goal and 5.5 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.4 goals per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Dallas: Geovane Jesus (injured), Liam Fraser (injured), Paxton Pomykal (injured).

Rapids: Adam James Beaudry (injured), Djordje Mihailovic (injured), Kevin Cabral (injured).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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