Colorado Rapids vs CF Montreal: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Starting Lineups

Colorado Rapids host CF Montreal at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, September 12 (9:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM CT / 6:30 PM PT).

Colorado Rapids have no fresh injury or suspension concerns for this one, with Rafael Navarro Leal leading the line on 10 goals this season and Paxten Reid Aaronson pulling the strings from midfield with 40 chances created. CF Montreal will again lean on Prince Osei Owusu, whose 13 goals top the visitors’ scoring charts, alongside Wikelman José Carmona Torres, who has created 26 chances despite playing just 825 minutes.

US viewers can watch Colorado Rapids vs CF Montreal on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass.

Season Form & Standings

Colorado Rapids sit seventh in the Western Conference with 31 points from 23 games, still in the mix for a playoff spot. CF Montreal are 15th in the East on 21 points, with a -18 goal difference that’s the worst mark in the league.

Eastern Conference

Western Conference

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Potential Match-Winners

• Rafael Navarro Leal (Colorado Rapids): 10 goals from 67 shots this season, with 30 of those on target – Colorado’s most reliable source of goals.
• Paxten Reid Aaronson (Colorado Rapids): 40 chances created is tops on the roster, the clearest creative outlet for Colorado’s attack alongside his 4 goals.
• Prince Osei Owusu (CF Montreal): 13 goals from 55 shots (28 on target) make him Montreal’s one genuine puncher’s chance in this lineup.

Recent Form

Colorado Rapids: W W L W L

• 2026-09-06: Columbus Crew 3-0 Colorado Rapids (L, away)
• 2026-08-30: Colorado Rapids 1-0 Real Salt Lake (W, home)
• 2026-08-23: San Diego FC 3-0 Colorado Rapids (L, away)
• 2026-08-20: Colorado Rapids 1-0 LAFC (W, home)
• 2026-08-16: Colorado Rapids 2-0 Sporting KC (W, home)

Colorado’s last five games have gone W-W-L-W-L. That includes 1-0 wins over Real Salt Lake and LAFC, sandwiched around a 3-0 loss at San Diego FC, before a 3-0 defeat at Columbus Crew on September 6 ended that mini run.

CF Montreal: D W D L L

• 2026-09-06: Philadelphia Union 2-0 CF Montreal (L, away)
• 2026-08-30: Inter Miami 7-1 CF Montreal (L, away)
• 2026-08-23: CF Montreal 2-2 LA Galaxy (D, home)
• 2026-08-20: Columbus Crew 1-2 CF Montreal (W, away)
• 2026-08-16: CF Montreal 1-1 DC United (D, home)

CF Montreal’s last five have gone D-W-D-L-L. They won 2-1 at Columbus Crew and drew 1-1 with DC United and 2-2 with LA Galaxy, but back-to-back losses to close – 2-0 at Philadelphia Union and a heavy 7-1 defeat at Inter Miami – explain the -18 goal difference.

Colorado Rapids vs CF Montreal Prediction

This one settles 1-0 to Colorado Rapids. The Rapids have made a habit of winning tight at home – 1-0 over LAFC, 1-0 over Real Salt Lake – and with CF Montreal shipping goals for fun on the road (7-1 at Inter Miami, 2-0 at Philadelphia Union in their last 2 away trips), a similarly tight, low-event night at home suits Colorado. Expect a single goal to decide it, with Rafael Navarro Leal the man most likely to provide it.