As we delve into this upcoming match between the Colorado Rapids and Charlotte FC, we should expect no shortage of action. Colorado Rapids have two strong goalkeepers Zack Steffen and Adam Beaudry often making it a brick wall for the opponents. As for Charlotte, they have Kristijan Kahlina waving his magic between the sticks.

Charlotte FC boasts a line-up of high-caliber players, led by Pep Biel, Tim Ream, and Adilson Malanda, who have been consistently good, with impressive ratings and consistent numbers. Let's not forget Ashley Westwood as well, always keen on finding the back of the net which he displayed eloquently in the last month.

On the other side, the Colorado Rapids aren't shy of top-notch performers either. They have Đorđe Mihailović and Rafael Navarro, with Rafael showing an uncanny knack for goal scoring lately. Oliver Larraz also deserves a mention with his great passing accuracy adding to his side's dynamism.

Their last encounter resulted in a well-fought draw, and their regular season records are quite similar to each other, with Charlotte slightly edging based on wins. Charlotte FC has had a favorable last few games with three victories including a 4-1 thrashing of the San Jose Earthquakes. In contrast, Colorado had a disappointing last match, losing 3-0 to Portland Timbers, and their past 5 games show an inconsistent form.

Taking all these factors into account, the scales seem to be tilting slightly in Charlotte's favor. Sorry Colorado, but my money's going on Charlotte FC.

Albert’s Prediction: Charlotte FC by 1