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On Sunday, Austin FC (16W-10L-7D; 55 points), 2nd in the rankings, will host the Rapids (11W-13L-9D; 42 points), who are in the 10th spot. Kick off at Q2 Stadium is at 4:00 PM CT. Austin FC, who have had a recent string of five losses, have the home advantage for this matchup.
Austin FC and the Rapids last met in back on July 5, 2022 and the match ended in a victory for Colorado.
Picks, Predictions, and Betting Preview for the Austin FC vs Colorado Rapids MLS Match on October 9, 2022
Where: Q2 Stadium – Austin, Texas
When: 4:00 PM CT on Sunday, October 9, 2022
Betting on Austin FC
Record: 16-10-7 | League Standing: 2
Austin FC come into this game in 2nd place boasting a record of 16 wins, 10 losses, and seven draws in 33 games. The clubhas lost five of the last eight matches. In total, they’ve achieved 64 goals. This has mostly been thanks, in large part, to the efforts by Sebastian Driussi, who has 21 goals, and Maximiliano Urruti who has nine. They’ve conceded 48 goals. In their most recentmatchup this season, Austin FC defeated Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2-0.
Absences and Injuries
Austin FC does not have an updated list of missing players at the moment.
Betting on Colorado Rapids
Record: 11-13-9 | League Standing: 10
The Rapids have a tally of 42 points so far this campaign and will maximize every opportunity in front of them. They outplayed FC Dallas 1-0 last Saturday and to date, the squad has logged 11 wins, 13 losses, and nine draws in 33 matches. When they have come out on top, it’s principally been thanks to the hustle demonstrated by Diego Rubio and Gyasi Zardes. Can the pair guide the Rapids to success here?
Absences and Injuries
The Rapids does not have an updated list of missing players at the moment.
Austin FC vs the Rapids | Moneyline, Over/Under and Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Austin FC (-135) at FanDuel
Austin FC are considered the favorite per oddsmakers. The team has not had a good start to the month boasting a winning percentage of 30% in their last 10 games (three wins, five losses and two draws). Colorado Rapids has a winning percentage of 30% in their last 10 games (three wins, four losses and three draws).
Over/Under Pick: Under 3.5 Total Goals (-175) at SugarHouse
Austin FC have averaged 11 goals over their last 10 matches. The Rapids have registered an average of seven goals over their last 10 matches for comparison.
Spread Pick: Austin FC -0.5 Goals (-131) at MyBookie.ag
Austin FC will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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