Football Result

Christian Benteke 45'+4'
Hosei Kijima 45'+7'
Darren Yapi 43'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
42.4%
27.9%
29.8%
That went as expected.
Power Comparison in the League
0.374
0.463
Game Stats
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots
9
8
Possession
44.1%
55.9%
Fouls
20
9
Yellow Cards
4
2
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
2
4
Offsides
1
6
Saves
2
1
Team Formations
3-4-3
4-4-2


Location
Audi Field, Washington, District of Columbia
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
2025-05-04 | Game Summary

D.C. United secured a narrow 2-1 victory against the Colorado Rapids in their recent MLS match at Audi Field. The game saw a flurry of late first-half goals, with Darren Yapi putting the Rapids ahead in the 43rd minute. However, D.C. United responded with two goals in stoppage time through Christian Benteke and Hosei Kijima, turning the game on its head. Despite having less possession (44.1% vs 55.9%), D.C. United managed to edge out the Rapids.
The match was physical, with D.C. United committing 20 fouls and receiving four yellow cards, compared to Colorado's nine fouls and two yellows. Both teams recorded three shots on target, but D.C. United had one more total shot. This victory aligns with the AI's pre-game prediction of a D.C. United win, reinforcing the model's accuracy in this instance. This win breaks a negative trend for D.C. United. They had lost four of their previous five games, including a heavy defeat against San Jose Earthquakes. Colorado Rapids are struggling to convert draws into wins, drawing their last two games.
Looking ahead, D.C. United faces Toronto FC away from home, a team with a weaker rate than themselves. D.C. United will be hoping to continue their winning momentum. Colorado Rapids will play against San Jose Earthquakes in the next game. They will be looking to improve their performance. Historically, recent matches between D.C. United and Toronto FC have been closely contested, and D.C. United also won the last game agains Colorado Rapids, so the game could be close.