Dc United vs Colorado Rapids Picks and Predictions May 3rd 2025

D.C. United Hope Benteke’s Return Can Spark a Turnaround vs. Rapids

D.C. United are counting on the return of their biggest star to help snap a dismal run as they host the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night in Washington, D.C.

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Benteke’s Comeback Could Be the Game-Changer

The reigning MLS Golden Boot winner Christian Benteke is expected back for D.C. after missing last week’s 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union with a quad strain. Benteke still leads the team with five goals and is aiming to help right the ship after United (2-5-3, 9 points) dropped five of their last six games.

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“We’re optimistic about the weekend,” coach Troy Lesesne said. “He was close last weekend. If we had another day of training, he would have been able to travel with us.”

Joao Peglow, who delivered a two-goal masterpiece in United’s lone recent win on April 19, remains sidelined with a hamstring issue. D.C.’s defensive unit will also need to step up after conceding 22 goals — the most in MLS alongside Chicago.

Colorado Riding Confidence into the Capital

While D.C. sputters, Colorado (4-2-4, 16 points) is trending up. The Rapids have lost only one of their last five matches and are finding form thanks to the productivity of Djordje Mihailovic and Rafael Navarro — both with five goals already this season.

Colorado played to a 1-1 draw last time out, with Mihailovic equalizing against Seattle in the 54th minute. The duo continues to anchor the Rapids’ attack, building on their combined 26 goals and 16 assists from last year.

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“We have to make the plays that we’re creating,” Lesesne said. “We also have to capitalize and finish plays on the defensive end.”

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Ted Ku-DiPietro Returns to Face His Former Club

Saturday’s clash will also feature an emotional storyline as former D.C. United homegrown product Ted Ku-DiPietro returns to Audi Field for the first time since joining Colorado in February. The 23-year-old has been looking to carve out his identity with his new team.

“I’ve seen a fire in him, but I’m not so sure it’s about D.C. United,” Rapids coach Chris Armas said. “I think it’s just about kinda establishing himself here, getting respect from the guys.”