Colorado vs San-Diego Zest Prediction 23 July 2026
🔊 Colorado Rapids and San Diego FC meet in their first match back from the break, both sitting outside the playoff spots but still very much in the hunt. Inconsistency has defined both sides this season. With each team chasing down the ninth spot in the MLS Western Conference, there's real motivation here - and real stakes.
Head-to-Head
The last time these two met was 15 May 2025 in last season's MLS. San Diego Zest won 2-0. Here's how the stats looked in that match (San Diego Zest were the home side):
- possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corners: 10 vs 3;
- fouls: 11 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 9 vs 5.
📊 Colorado Rapids and San Diego Zest have met just twice at official level. Alongside the Zest win mentioned, Rapids also have a victory of their own, 3-2.
Head-to-head statistics Colorado - San-Diego Zest
Colorado Rapids Team Overview
Colorado Rapids went into the World Cup break on a mixed run - three wins and six losses in their last ten matches. The attack has been quiet, averaging a goal a game, and the defense hasn't been much better at 1.4 conceded per match. Over the full season the numbers improve slightly - 1.67 scored, 1.6 conceded - but the gap to the playoff spots is four points, and they can't afford to drop points at home.
Match Results: Colorado Rapids
San-Diego Zest Team Overview
San Diego Zest are also coming back into the season after a rough stretch - just one win in their last 13. They're still in the playoff picture, averaging 1.7 goals per game over the last ten matches and 2.0 across the full season. The problems are at the back, though: 2.2 conceded per game over that ten-match run, dropping to 1.8 for the season overall. Three points off the playoff places - so there's plenty of reason to push.
Match Results: San-Diego Zest
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head:
- matches played - 2;
- home wins - 1, away wins - 1, draws - 0.
Stats: Colorado Rapids vs San Diego FC
- matches in the league: 15 vs 15;
- wins: 5 vs 4;
- win rate: 33% vs 27%;
- losses: 9 vs 6;
- draws: 1 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 1;
- losses: 6 vs 6;
- draws: 1 vs 3.
- San Diego FC cover the +1.5 handicap away from home in 17 of their last 19 matches (MLS).
- San Diego FC cover the +1.5 handicap in 6 of their last 7 matches (MLS).
Corners Prediction
Head-to-head
- average total corners in head-to-head matches - 10.5 (3 for the home side, 7.5 for the away side);
- average total corners at the home team's ground - 8 (3 for the home side, 5 for the away side).
Colorado Rapids: Stats
- season: average total in the league - 4.87; at home - 5.83;
- last 10 matches: average total - 5.3; at home - 6.2.
San Diego FC: Stats
- season: average total in the league - 4.67, away - 4;
- last 10 matches: average total - 4.5; away - 4.5.
Both Teams To Score Prediction
Head-to-head:
- matches played - 2;
- both teams scored - 1 time overall;
- at the home team's ground - 1 time.
Stats: Colorado Rapids vs San Diego FC
- matches played in the league: 15 vs 15;
- season matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): 9 vs 9;
- Colorado Rapids: BTTS at home - 4 (67%);
- San Diego FC: BTTS away - 3 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- matches with BTTS: 5 vs 7;
- Colorado Rapids: BTTS at home - 3 (60%);
- San Diego FC: BTTS away - 2 (50%).
Correct Score Prediction
Most common scorelines this season:
- most frequent score in the league: 1:1 (20/223, 9%);
- Colorado Rapids at home most often finish: 0:1, 1:2, 2:0, 2:3, 4:1, 6:2 (1/6, 16.7%);
- San Diego FC away most often play out: 0:1, 1:0, 1:1, 3:0, 3:3, 4:2 (1/6, 16.7%).
Based on the stats and probability distribution, the algorithm's top 3 predicted scorelines are:
1:1 - 10.16% (odds 8.5)
2:1 - 8.48% (odds 9)
1:2 - 7.2% (odds 10)
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The table situation calls for a careful approach from both sides - dropping points now could already complicate their push for the playoff spots, even with the season only at the halfway mark. The low-scoring angle looks convincing: Colorado Rapids have played six straight matches with no more than three goals, scoring averages are modest across both squads, and both teams have struggled to convert against comparable opponents in the standings. The pick here is total goals under 3.5. Score prediction: 1-1.
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