FC Dallas vs Colorado Rapids Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
5th-placed FC Dallas (6-4-4) travel to Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado to face 11th-placed Colorado Rapids (5-1-8) on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Colorado Rapids come into this in poor form (WLWLL) while FC Dallas are in strong form (WLWWL).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 9:30 PM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 2:30 am BST |
| Venue | Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, Colorado |
| Competition | MLS |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
Colorado Rapids — WLWLL
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 2-0 | San Jose Earthquakes |
| L | 2-1 | Real Salt Lake |
| W | 1-0 | Minnesota United FC |
| L | 1-0 | St. Louis CITY SC |
| L | 1-0 | Houston Dynamo FC |
FC Dallas — WLWWL
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 3-2 | San Jose Earthquakes |
| L | 3-2 | Vancouver Whitecaps |
| W | 3-1 | Real Salt Lake |
| W | 2-0 | Red Bull New York |
| L | 2-1 | Seattle Sounders FC |
Colorado Rapids have won 2, drawn 0 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 2-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes. That is a concerning run that puts real pressure on the squad ahead of this match.
FC Dallas have picked up 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 3-2 win against San Jose Earthquakes. They are in excellent form on the road and will fancy their chances here.
Both sides have been producing comparable results over their recent matches, which suggests this could be a tight and competitive affair with little separating the two teams.
Key Players
Colorado Rapids
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Rafael Navarro | Matches: 14, Goals: 8 |
| Goals | Paxten Aaronson | Matches: 14, Goals: 3 |
| Assists | Rafael Navarro | Matches: 14, Assists: 4 |
| Assists | Paxten Aaronson | Matches: 14, Assists: 4 |
| Total Shots | Rafael Navarro | 38 |
| Total Shots | Paxten Aaronson | 21 |
| Saves | Zack Steffen | 28 |
| Saves | Nico Hansen | 18 |
FC Dallas
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Petar Musa | Matches: 13, Goals: 12 |
| Goals | Logan Farrington | Matches: 13, Goals: 5 |
| Assists | Joaquín Valiente | Matches: 13, Assists: 4 |
| Assists | Logan Farrington | Matches: 13, Assists: 3 |
| Total Shots | Petar Musa | 50 |
| Total Shots | Logan Farrington | 25 |
| Saves | Michael Collodi | 33 |
| Saves | Jonathan Sirois | 5 |
Players to Watch
Rafael Navarro has been Colorado Rapids's standout performer this season, contributing 8 goals in 14 appearances. The Colorado Rapids talisman will be the main source of attacking threat and the player FC Dallas will need to keep quiet if they are to get anything from this game. Rafael Navarro (4 assists in 14 appearances) has been the chief creator, and the connection between these two will be crucial to any success.
For FC Dallas, Petar Musa leads the way with 12 goals in 13 appearances. Joaquín Valiente has contributed 4 assists in 13 appearances and will be looking to unlock the Colorado Rapids defense with creative passing. FC Dallas will need their key players to deliver on the big stage if they want to take something from this fixture.
MLS Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Real Salt Lake | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | +7 | 25 |
| 4 | Seattle Sounders FC | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | +7 | 24 |
| 5 | FC Dallas | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | +7 | 22 |
| 6 | Houston Dynamo FC | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | -4 | 21 |
| 7 | LAFC | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | +6 | 21 |
| ... | |||||||
| 9 | LA Galaxy | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 19 |
| 10 | San Diego FC | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | +5 | 17 |
| 11 | Colorado Rapids | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | +2 | 16 |
| 12 | Portland Timbers | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -4 | 14 |
| 13 | Austin FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -9 | 14 |
FC Dallas are the higher-ranked side here, sitting 6 places above Colorado Rapids. They'll be expected to take all three points despite playing away.
Season Stats Comparison
| Colorado Rapids | Stat | FC Dallas |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Goal Difference | 7 |
| 24 | Goals Scored | 28 |
| 16 | Assists | 18 |
| 22 | Goals Conceded | 21 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| Colorado Rapids (ML) | 115 |
| FC Dallas (ML) | 190 |
| Spread | COL -0.5 |
| Over/Under | 2.5 |
The bookmakers have Colorado Rapids as the roughly even at 115, with FC Dallas the slight underdog at 190. The over/under is set at 2.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on FC Dallas vs Colorado Rapids including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
How to Watch Dallas vs Colorado Free
Watch FC Dallas vs Colorado Rapids live on DAMITV for free in HD. No cable, no account, no fees. Open the site at 9:30 PM ET / 2:30 am UK time, find the match, and start streaming. Works on phone, tablet, laptop, and smart TV.