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Colorado Rapids vs San Diego Prediction, Tips & Odds

Colorado Rapids vs San Diego

Major League SoccerRegular Season - 18
Colorado Rapids
#11 · Major League Soccer
WLWDL
VS
San Diego
#13 · Major League Soccer
LDWLL
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.44
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.41 (implied 71.0%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 73.5% probability (an expert ratio of 1.36). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (73.5% vs 71.0%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours San Diego to win this match, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Currently sitting in 10th place, San Diego has accumulated 17 points from 15 matches, with a record of four wins, five draws, and six losses. Their goal difference stands at plus three, indicating a slightly stronger offensive output compared to their defensive record. San Diego's recent form shows they have been more resilient, with one win and three draws in their last five matches, suggesting they are capable of grinding out results. On the other hand, Colorado Rapids are positioned just below San Diego in 11th place with 16 points from 15 games, having won five, drawn one, and lost nine. Their goal difference is marginally better at plus one, but their form has been concerning, with only two wins in their last five matches. This inconsistency may hinder their ability to secure points against a competitive San Diego side. The model indicates a win probability of 45% for San Diego, with a projected score of 2-1. A key market insight shows that San Diego's odds reflect their recent ability to manage draws effectively. However, if Colorado can improve their home performance and capitalize on any defensive lapses from San Diego, they may turn the tide. For a detailed breakdown of the prediction methodology, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, as the analysis is grounded in expected goals and actual results by The Daily Punt Analysis Team.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Colorado Rapids Win50%1.98
Draw21%3.86
San Diego Win29%3.35
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4164.6%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4463.5%

Combined goal output is high (3.2 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Colorado Rapids 1-1 San Diego
7.6813.1%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.1% probability.

Asian Handicap
Colorado Rapids -0.5
1.9744%

Colorado Rapids have been the stronger side, winning 34% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
7.68
13.1%
2-1
8.22
12.2%
2-2
10.08
10.0%
1-2
11.06
9.2%
1-0
11.18
9.0%
2-0
12.00
8.4%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 13.1% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Colorado Rapids
-0.0
1.48
San Diego
+0.0
2.56
Colorado Rapids
-0.3
1.72
San Diego
+0.3
3.10
Colorado Rapids
-0.5
1.97
San Diego
+0.5
3.00
Colorado Rapids
-1.5
3.25
San Diego
+1.5
6.50

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Colorado Rapids are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Colorado Rapids vs San Diego
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.973.953.251.442.701.402.75
Marathonbet
1.953.843.341.402.571.402.68
Betfair
1.954.003.401.402.881.442.70
Pinnacle
2.004.033.501.472.78
SBO
1.943.843.21
William Hill
1.953.603.251.402.70
Bet365
1.953.803.601.482.601.442.62
Unibet
1.983.853.301.422.751.382.80
Betano
1.983.853.551.472.771.422.75
Superbet
2.123.803.151.442.801.402.82
BetVictor
1.953.903.301.442.631.402.70

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
94.2%
Over 1.5 Goals
84%
Over 2.5 Goals
63.5%
Over 3.5 Goals
45.3%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XColorado Rapids or Draw
72%1.31
12Colorado Rapids or San Diego
79%1.23
X2Draw or San Diego
50%1.80

Head to Head

Last 2 Meetings (evenly matched 1-1)
1 Colorado Rapids0 Draw1 San Diego
May 25
San Diego
2-0
Colorado Rapids
Major League Soccer
Apr 25
Colorado Rapids
3-2
San Diego
Major League Soccer

The head-to-head record between Colorado Rapids and San Diego stands at 1 win for each team, with no draws in their last two encounters. The matches have been closely contested, with both teams securing narrow victories; Colorado won 3-2 at home, while San Diego claimed a 2-0 victory in their recent match. This indicates a competitive rivalry, with neither side dominating the other. The scorelines suggest that while both teams have been able to secure wins, the outcomes have not been lopsided, reflecting a balanced matchup overall.

Major League Soccer Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
17104338172134
DDLWL
1
Nashville SC
18124235142140
DLWWW
2
Los Angeles FC
19104535191634
DWWWW
2
Inter Miami
18115245321338
DWWWW
3
San Jose Earthquakes
18103537241333
LDLWL
3
New England Revolution
189362823530
LDWDL
11
Colorado Rapids
1871102725222
WLWLL
13
San Diego
185673229321
DWLLD
14
Austin
184592236-1417
LLWLL
15
Atlanta United FC
1833121933-1412
LLDLL
15
Sporting Kansas City
1842121846-2814
LLWLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Colorado RapidsHome
5W0D3L
8 playedGF 17 · GA 91.88 pts/game
San DiegoAway
1W3D4L
8 playedGF 8 · GA 140.75 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Colorado RapidsSan Diego
1.45Goals p.g.1.78
1.45Goals conceded p.g.1.59
24%Clean sheets30%
34%Win rate37%
2.9Avg goals in match3.37
0.95xG per game1.46
0.10xGA per game-0.02
56%Possession %60%
3.0Shots on target / game4.5
5.5Corners per game4.4
Colorado Rapids
Recent Form

Colorado Rapids have won 7 of their last 15 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include beat Austin 1-0 and beat San Diego 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 5D 14L from the last 29 games (34% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Colorado RapidsAll competitions
02 Aug
Colorado Rapids
1-0
Austin
Major League Soccer
26 Jul
St. Louis City
1-0
Colorado Rapids
Major League Soccer
23 Jul
Colorado Rapids
1-0
San Diego
Major League Soccer
10 Jul
Colorado Rapids
1-1
FC Juarez
Friendlies Clubs
24 May
Colorado Rapids
1-2
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
21 May
Colorado Rapids
2-0
San Jose Earthquakes
US Open Cup
10
Win
34%
5
Draw
17%
14
Lost
48%
San Diego
Recent Form

San Diego have won 1 of their last 11 matches on the road, drawing 3 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include lost to San Diego 3-1 and drew with Minnesota United FC 1-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 6D 11L from the last 27 games (37% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: San DiegoAll competitions
07 Aug
Club America
3-1
San Diego
Leagues Cup
02 Aug
Minnesota United FC
1-1
San Diego
Major League Soccer
26 Jul
San Diego
1-0
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
23 Jul
Colorado Rapids
1-0
San Diego
Major League Soccer
24 May
San Diego
2-4
Vancouver Whitecaps
Major League Soccer
17 May
San Diego
3-3
FC Cincinnati
Major League Soccer
10
Win
37%
6
Draw
22%
11
Lost
41%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

12 players

Colorado Rapids5

J. Travis
Missing FixtureAnkle Injury
M. Navarro
Missing FixtureYellow Cards
T. Ku-DiPietro
Missing FixtureShoulder Injury
W. Frederick
Missing FixtureRed Card
Z. Steffen
Missing FixtureShoulder Injury

San Diego7

A. Pellegrino
Missing FixtureLower-Body Injury
A. Reyes
QuestionableLeg Injury
J. Tverskov
QuestionableLeg Injury
L. Bombino
Missing FixtureRed Card
P. Sisniega
Missing FixtureBack Injury
P. Soma
QuestionableInjury
W. Kumado
QuestionableLeg Injury

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.44 (63.5%)
Both Teams Score1.41 (64.6%)
Value Bets
Colorado Rapids Win1.98 (50.3%)
San Diego Win3.35 (28.5%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.72 (36.5%)
BTTS No2.72 (35.4%)
Speculative
Draw3.86 (21.2%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Colorado Rapids have averaged 5.5 corners per match at home; San Diego 4.4 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.0 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Colorado Rapids have generated 0.95 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 34% of them. They put 3.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Colorado Rapids player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.