San Jose Earthquakes vs Colorado Rapids Prediction & Picks - Major League Soccer

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San Jose Earthquakes
3/15/25 22:30
Colorado Rapids

Prediction:

 

Under 2.5 goals.

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 by Carlos Zabala in Major League Soccer Picks

The last time the San Jose Earthquakes faced the Colorado Rapids, they came from behind in Commerce City in a memorable match that the home team had started 2-0 up, but San Jose ultimately won 2-3 with goals from Pellegrino, Lopez, and Espinoza. Those three players remain on the roster almost a year after that match, and will face the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park under the current coaching of Bruce Arena, who seems intent on leaving his mark on the San Jose team by improving their defense, which has been the focus of his recent statements.

The San Jose Earthquakes already had a very sweet start to their season, beating Real Salt Lake City 4-0 and holding a 2-1 lead on the road against Sporting Kansas City for the entire second half, playing with one less player after Lopez's ejection. They ultimately lost, due to a lack of accuracy, to Minnesota United in their last match, having 73% possession and 17 shots, only one of which found the target.

Colorado Rapids were eliminated from the Concacaf Champions League at the beginning of the 2025 season at the hands of Los Angeles FC, but with the recent victory against Austin they remain unbeaten in three matches for MLS.

San Jose Earthquakes vs Colorado Rapids Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
8
San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes
23 18 6 5 7 6
9
Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
22 18 6 4 8 -7

San Jose Earthquakes and Colorado Rapids Latest Matches

San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes Latest matches
W L L W W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.67 Goals scored
1.33 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Mar 8, 2025 - Major League Soccer

San Jose Earthquakes
0 :  1
Minnesota United

Mar 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Sporting Kansas City
1 :  2
San Jose Earthquakes

Feb 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer

San Jose Earthquakes
4 :  0
Real Salt Lake

Oct 19, 2024 - Major League Soccer

Los Angeles FC
3 :  1
San Jose Earthquakes

Oct 5, 2024 - Major League Soccer

San Jose Earthquakes
0 :  1
Real Salt Lake

Oct 2, 2024 - Major League Soccer

San Jose Earthquakes
3 :  2
FC Dallas
L L W L W L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.83 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
1.33 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Mar 8, 2025 - Major League Soccer

San Jose Earthquakes
0 :  1
Minnesota United

Feb 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer

San Jose Earthquakes
4 :  0
Real Salt Lake

Oct 5, 2024 - Major League Soccer

San Jose Earthquakes
0 :  1
Real Salt Lake

Oct 2, 2024 - Major League Soccer

San Jose Earthquakes
3 :  2
FC Dallas

Sep 21, 2024 - Major League Soccer

San Jose Earthquakes
1 :  2
Saint Louis City SC

Aug 31, 2024 - Major League Soccer

San Jose Earthquakes
1 :  2
Minnesota United
W L D L L W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
1.83 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Mar 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Sporting Kansas City
1 :  2
San Jose Earthquakes

Oct 19, 2024 - Major League Soccer

Los Angeles FC
3 :  1
San Jose Earthquakes

Sep 28, 2024 - Major League Soccer

CF Montreal
3 :  0
San Jose Earthquakes

Sep 18, 2024 - Major League Soccer

Seattle Sounders
2 :  2
San Jose Earthquakes

Sep 14, 2024 - Major League Soccer

Vancouver Whitecaps
2 :  0
San Jose Earthquakes

Aug 24, 2024 - Major League Soccer

Real Salt Lake
0 :  2
San Jose Earthquakes
Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids Latest matches
L W D L D W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.67 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
1.5 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

Mar 8, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Austin FC
0 :  1
Colorado Rapids

Mar 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Colorado Rapids
3 :  3
FC Dallas

Feb 25, 2025 - Concachampions

Los Angeles FC
1 :  0
Colorado Rapids

Feb 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Saint Louis City SC
0 :  0
Colorado Rapids

Feb 18, 2025 - Concachampions

Colorado Rapids
2 :  1
Los Angeles FC

Nov 1, 2024 - Major League Soccer

Colorado Rapids
1 :  4
Los Angeles Galaxy
W L L L W D
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.5 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
2 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Mar 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Colorado Rapids
3 :  3
FC Dallas

Feb 18, 2025 - Concachampions

Colorado Rapids
2 :  1
Los Angeles FC

Nov 1, 2024 - Major League Soccer

Colorado Rapids
1 :  4
Los Angeles Galaxy

Oct 5, 2024 - Major League Soccer

Colorado Rapids
0 :  1
Seattle Sounders

Oct 2, 2024 - Major League Soccer

Colorado Rapids
1 :  3
Los Angeles Galaxy

Sep 21, 2024 - Major League Soccer

Colorado Rapids
2 :  0
Toronto FC
L L L D L W
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.5 Total goals
17% BTTS
0.5 Goals scored
2 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

Mar 8, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Austin FC
0 :  1
Colorado Rapids

Feb 25, 2025 - Concachampions

Los Angeles FC
1 :  0
Colorado Rapids

Feb 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Saint Louis City SC
0 :  0
Colorado Rapids

Oct 26, 2024 - Major League Soccer

Los Angeles Galaxy
5 :  0
Colorado Rapids

Oct 19, 2024 - Major League Soccer

Austin FC
3 :  2
Colorado Rapids

Sep 28, 2024 - Major League Soccer

Minnesota United
3 :  0
Colorado Rapids

San Jose Earthquakes against Colorado Rapids : Head to Head (H2H)

San Jose Earthquakes

33 %

Draw

0 %

Colorado Rapids

67 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

3
Total goals
33%
BTTS
1
Goals scored (Team 1)
2
Goals scored (Team 2)
67%
Over 2.5
33%
Under 2.5

May 11, 2024 - Major League Soccer

Colorado Rapids
2 :  3
San Jose Earthquakes

Apr 13, 2024 - Major League Soccer

San Jose Earthquakes
0 :  3
Colorado Rapids

Sep 4, 2021 - Major League Soccer

San Jose Earthquakes
0 :  1
Colorado Rapids

San Jose Earthquakes against Colorado Rapids Lineups: Starting 11

San Jose Earthquakes

Formation : 3 - 5 - 2

42
Daniel
24
N. Lima
12
D. Romney
4
B. Wilson
10
C. Espinoza
34
B. Leroux
9
C. Arango
6
I. Harkes
2
J. Ricketts
17
J. Martinez
11
O. Bouda
10
D. Mihailovic
9
R. Navarro
91
K. Cabral
23
C. Bassett
13
W. Frederick
8
O. Larraz
2
K. Rosenberry
5
A. Maxso
6
C. Awaziem
4
R. Cannon
1
Z. Steffen

Formation : 4 - 3 - 3

Colorado Rapids

Missing players

San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes
Midfielder

N. Fernandez

Forward

B. Kikanovic

Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
Defender

J. Travis

S. Vines

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato San Jose Earthquakes
CD Huachipato Colorado Rapids
Top Goalscorer
Colombia C. Arango (9 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
USA D. Mihailovic (9 Goals)
Best assists
Argentina C. Espinoza (7 Assists)
Best assists
USA O. Larraz (2 Assists)
USA D. Mihailovic (2 Assists)
USA C. Bassett (2 Assists)

San Jose Earthquakes - Colorado Rapids Key Points

  1. Brazilian forward Navarro has scored three goals in his first three MLS matches this season
  2. Colorado Rapids' last three visits to San Jose have seen no more than 2.5 goals scored
  3. Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Steffen made five saves in their last match against Austin FC
  4. San Jose averaged 2.28 goals conceded per game in the 2024 MLS

Our San Jose Earthquakes vs Colorado Rapids Prediction

For Colorado, the victory against the Timbers meant breaking a seven-match MLS winless streak. Plus, by doing so at Q2 Stadium, a win over San Jose at PayPal Park could see them string together consecutive away wins for the first time since 2021. However, it will be a difficult match against a San Jose team with a better defensive structure compared to previous seasons, and while Arena will have a nearly complete roster, the Colorado Rapids will not, as they will have to deal with up to four possible injuries. Our prediction for San Jose Earthquakes vs Colorado Rapids is: Under 2.5 goals.

Prediction:

 

Under 2.5 goals.

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