Colorado Rapids vs. Inter Miami Picks – Betting Preview, Team News, Predictions, and Prop Pick (Apr 18)
- When: Saturday, April 18, 2026. 4:30 PM ET
- Where: Empower Field, Denver
- How to Watch: Apple TV
Colorado Rapids vs. Inter Miami Preview
Inter Miami will be aiming to get their MLS Cup defense back on track this weekend when they travel to the Empower Field to take on the Colorado Rapids. The hosts will be huge outsiders in the MLS betting, despite a dominant 6-2 win over the Houston Dynamo last weekend.
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Colorado Rapids Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 4-0-3
- Home Record: 3-0-0
- Road Record: 1-0-3
- Top Goal Scorer: Rafael Navarro Leal (5)
It has been an encouraging start to the 2026 season for the Colorado Rapids, with the team coached by Matt Wells sitting sixth in the Western Conference standings.
The Rapids have won four of their opening seven, with their best performance to date coming last weekend after hammering the Houston Dynamo 6-2. Colorado have been impressive in home matches this term, winning 100% of their clashes and scoring an eye-catching 4.00 goals per game. Crucially, they have also defended reliably, allowing just 1.00 goals per fixture.
Team News:
Jackson Travis (Suspended), Connor Ronan (Other), Reggie Cannon (Ankle)
Likely Line-Up:
(3-4-3): Steffen (GK); Thompson, Herrington, Holding; Aaronson, Ojediran, Atencio, Frederick; Sealy, Navarro, Yapi
Inter Miami Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 3-3-1
- Home Record: 0-2-0
- Road Record: 3-1-1
- Top Goal Scorer: Lionel Messi (5)
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami have endured a challenging start to their MLS Cup defense in 2026, leading to the departure of Javier Mascherano. They have produced inconsistent performances. Frustrations have been apparent in their last two, failing to get off the mark in their first two matches at their new home stadium after playing out successive draws.
While Inter’s offensive quality is clear for all to see, having netted 2.00 goals per game, they have still failed to show defensive structure. Miami have allowed 1.71 goals per fixture in 2026, and they have failed to keep a clean sheet in 76% of their matches.
Team News:
No Injuries/Suspensions
Likely Line-Up:
(4-4-1-1): St. Clair (GK); Fray, Falcon, Micael, Reguilon; Silvetti, De Paul, Bright, Segovia; Messi; Berterame
Colorado Rapids vs. Inter Miami Prop Pick
Inter’s weak defensive record means there is a strong chance the Rapids will maintain their excellent scoring record in home matches. Therefore, Rafael Navarro looks like a solid chance to score at +150. The Brazilian has been clinical in front of goal this season, scoring five in seven MLS appearances, and registering a shot accuracy of 58%.
Bet on Rafael Navarro to Score vs. Inter Miami @ +150 with BetOnline.
Head-to-Head Trends
- The only previous meeting between these sides came in April 2024, with the points being shared following a captivating 2-2 draw in Miami.
Colorado Rapids vs. Inter Miami Picks
It has been a challenging week for Inter Miami, with Mascherano departing following successive draws. Their weak defensive record will ensure that they are an unreliable favorite this weekend, and the better selection could be for the in-form home team.
Bet on the Colorado Rapids Win vs. Inter Miami @ +246 with BetOnline.
