San-Diego Zest vs Colorado Prediction 23 August 2026
🔊 In this MLS regular season match, San Diego take on Colorado Rapids. Both sides are in reasonably decent shape at the moment, though an open, high-scoring affair seems unlikely. These two tend to favour a pragmatic approach.
Head-to-Head
📊 These two sides last met in late July this year, with Colorado winning 1-0. Worth noting that in all three head-to-head meetings, the home side has come out on top.
Head-to-head statistics San-Diego Zest - Colorado
San-Diego Zest Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the MLS tournament (home team - Portland Timbers, away team - San-Diego Zest ). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:1.
Here's the game statistics (San-Diego Zest vs Portland Timbers):
- ball possession: 70% vs 30%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 0;
- fouls: 11 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 5.
San Diego have won three of their last five matches, but last time out they lost to Portland 3-1. In terms of chance creation it wasn't a bad performance - they generated around 2 xG - but their finishing let them down badly. Now, facing a considerably tougher opponent with little time to recover, the attacking output could be even more limited. Their average of 1.7 goals per game isn't something to read too much into here. Against serious opposition, San Diego tend to play it pragmatic rather than open, so there's no reason to expect an expansive, vertical game.
Match Results: San-Diego Zest
Colorado Rapids Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the MLS tournament (home team - Colorado Rapids, away - Los Angeles ). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles ):
- ball possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 13 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Colorado are in fine form, winning four of their last five matches, including a recent 1-0 victory over Los Angeles. They also put together a run of three consecutive home wins, keeping clean sheets in all of them - a sign of how solid their defensive line has been. Over the course of the season they concede around 1.25 goals per game and score around 1.5. That said, those numbers are skewed by their home performances. Away from home, their attacking output can be inconsistent. On top of that, San Diego will take this match seriously, so Colorado should not expect an easy ride.
Match Results: Colorado Rapids
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: San-Diego Zest vs Colorado Rapids
- number of matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 20;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for San-Diego Zest at home - 6 (60%);
- number of BTTS matches for Colorado Rapids away - 5 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 2;
- BTTS matches for San-Diego Zest at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Colorado Rapids away - 1 (33%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (30/299, 10%);
- San-Diego Zest at home most often finish matches: 1:2 , 2:2 , 5:0 (2/10, 20%);
- Colorado Rapids away most often play: 1:0 , 3:1 (2/10, 20%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
2:1 - 10.24% (odds 8)
1:1 - 9.47%
1:0 - 8.64% (odds 10)
⭐ Editor's Pick
Two sides capable of producing in attack, but this match is unlikely to reflect that. Colorado, coming off a run of home success, will need to adjust to playing away from home - and that means a cautious, disciplined approach in their own half. San Diego, aware of the threat their opponents pose, won't be opening up carelessly either. We're expecting an interesting match, but not a particularly high-scoring one. A 1-2 scoreline wouldn't surprise us. We're playing Total Goals - Under 3.5.
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Betting Tips: San-Diego Zest - Colorado Rapids
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