Colorado vs Earthquakes Prediction 21 May 2026
🔊 Colorado Rapids head into this fixture after a turbulent run of form, alternating between wins and losses. San Jose Earthquakes, meanwhile, have shown slightly more consistency in recent matches, though the visitors have also experienced their share of setbacks this season. A key difference between the two sides lies in their attacking output: the hosts have scored significantly fewer goals compared to the visitors. Given these dynamics, this clash promises to be a tense affair where a single mistake could prove decisive.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides took place on 11 May 2025 and ended in a 2-0 victory. Here’s a statistical breakdown of that match (Colorado Rapids were the home team):
- Possession: 41% vs 59%;
- Corners: 4 vs 2;
- Fouls: 15 vs 12;
- Yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 5.
📊 Statistical preview of official head-to-head meetings between Colorado Rapids and San Jose Earthquakes:
- 39 matches played;
- Home side have claimed 13 wins, the visitors 14, with 12 draws;
- Total goals scored: 45 for Colorado, 40 for San Jose;
- Average goals in the first half: 0.87; in the second half: 1.31;
- Average total goals per match: 2.18.
Head-to-head statistics Colorado - Earthquakes
Colorado Rapids Team Overview
Their most recent official fixture took place on in MLS action, with Real Salt Lake hosting Colorado Rapids. The match ended in a 2-1 victory for the home side.
Here’s a look at the key stats from the game (Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake):
- Possession: 52% vs 48%;
- Corners: 6 vs 2;
- Fouls committed: 8 vs 18;
- Yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 8.
Colorado Rapids are showing inconsistent form, with two wins and three defeats in their last five outings-a clear sign of instability over the short term. Over their previous ten matches, the club have registered just four victories alongside five losses and a single draw, underlining their struggle to establish a solid run of results even against opponents of similar calibre. On average, Rapids score 1.4 goals and concede 1.4 per game across those ten fixtures, reflecting a balance between attack and defence but without a decisive edge on either end. The side often struggle to convert chances, and frequent dropped points continue to hamper any attempt at building momentum.
Match Results: Colorado Rapids
San-Jose Earthquakes Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in MLS action, facing San Jose Earthquakes away from home, with Dallas as the guests. The contest ended in a 3-2 victory for Dallas.
Here’s a breakdown of the key stats (San Jose Earthquakes vs Dallas):
- Possession: 55% vs 45%;
- Corners: 12 vs 4;
- Fouls: 9 vs 17;
- Yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- Shots on target: 7 vs 9.
San Jose Earthquakes arrive for this fixture with a more convincing long-term run of form. Over their last five matches, the team have picked up one win, two draws, and suffered two defeats-a sign of a recent dip. However, looking at their last ten games overall, the visitors have claimed six victories, with just two losses and two draws, underlining both their consistency and quality against similarly ranked opponents. On average, San Jose are scoring 2.7 goals per game while conceding 1.5, a stat that highlights their balanced attacking prowess but also suggests only moderate defensive reliability.
Match Results: San-Jose Earthquakes
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 39;
- home team wins - 13, away team wins - 14, draws - 12.
- Colorado Rapids have not won in 7 of last 8 games.
- San-Jose Earthquakes have not lost in 6 of last 7 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.15, the guests - 1.03;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.18;
- both teams scored: overall - 19; at the home team's field - 13.
Statistics: Colorado Rapids vs San-Jose Earthquakes
- average total in the tournament: 2.5 vs 4;
- average total goals scored: 1.5 vs 3;
- average total in the 1st half: 1 vs 1.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.5 vs 1.5;
- Colorado Rapids: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- San-Jose Earthquakes: average total away in the tournament - 0;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 2.2) vs 2.7 (away - 2.6).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Colorado Rapids games against San-Jose Earthquakes.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 39;
- both teams scored all-time - 19 times;
- on the home team’s field - 13 times.
- San-Jose Earthquakes have scored and conceded in last 8 games.
- San-Jose Earthquakes have scored and conceded in last 5 away games.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match unfolds against a backdrop of Colorado Rapids’ inconsistent form, while San Jose Earthquakes have delivered steadier results in recent months. Although the visitors have shown impressive scoring numbers over the season, their recent dip and the hosts’ organized defense suggest we shouldn’t expect a high-scoring affair. Head-to-head meetings between these clubs rarely turn into goal fests-under 3.5 goals has landed in 9 of their last 10 encounters. Neither side currently displays a clear attacking edge. The editorial team’s main prediction: under 3.5 goals.
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