Colorado Rapids vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction, Preview, And Odds - 7/17/21
The Colorado Rapids are coming off a strong performance resulting in a2-0 victory over Minnesota United to remain in the top four of the WesternConference. Andre Shinyashiki found the net for Colorado in the 81stminute in the victory as a substitute and is looking for a spot in the top XI.Also scoring in the victory for Colorado was Brian Galvan in the 45thminute. Colorado's victory over Minnesota snapped United’s 7-matchunbeaten run. On Saturday against San Jose, Colorado will play withoutJonathan Lewis, Sam Vines, and Kellyn Acosta, who are all out playing for Team USA in the Gold Cup.
San Jose has struggled through much of the first 12 weeks of MLS action,failing to win each of the last eight fixtures in league play. The Earthquakesare struggling at the back allowing an average of 3.33 goals per match overtheir last three matches played. San Jose battled to a 2-2 draw withMinnesota in its most recent outing, but was defeated 3-1 by LA Galaxyprior to that and fell to Orlando City 5-0 three matches ago. San Jose willplay without Jackson Yueill, as the midfielder represents Team USA in theGold Cup.
Colorado in the top four out West
Colorado Rapids are fourth in the MLS Western Conference standings witha record of 6-2-3, 20 points, and a +6 goal difference. As mentioned earlier,Colorado defeated Minnesota 2-0 to snap the United’s unbeaten run ofseven matches. Colorado has played very well at home this season as theRapids are 4-1-1 on their home pitch with the only defeat a 3-1 loss toAustin in the second match of the season.
Over the last five matches played in the MLS, Colorado has three wins, onedraw, and one win while scoring nine times and conceding four goals, TheRapids backline has held clean sheets in three of the last five matchesplayed in the MLS. The leading goal scorers for Colorado are Diego Rubioand Michael Barrios with three apiece. Colorado has 12 assists this seasonand Jack Price is the leader with four.
San Jose Too Leaky in the Back
San Jose is 11th in the Western Conference standings with a record of3-2-7 and 11 points. The Earthquakes have a -8 goal difference. San Josehas gone eight consecutive matches without a win. The last victory for SanJose was 2-1 on May 7 against Real Salt Lake. Since then, theEarthquakes have been outscored 16-4. This season the San Jose backline has given up two goals or more on six occasions and have allowed fivegoals once.
San Jose has two draws and three losses in the last five matches of theMLS and has scored three goals and conceded 11 over that period. TheEarthquakes have been held scoreless in three of the last five MLSmatches. Cade Cowell has four goals to lead San Jose and the 17-year oldis tied for the lead in assists with Cristian Espinoza with three.
Full game pick
Colorado Rapids -166
Pick Analysis:
The Colorado Rapids are difficult to defeat at home. Colorado has just oneloss in 6 home matches this season with four victories and one draw.Colorado defeated Minnesota United in its most recent MLS fixture 2-0,which snapped Minnesota's seven-match unbeaten streak. San Jose isstruggling both putting the ball in the net and keeping it out of its own net.The Earthquakes have been outscored 16-4 during their current 8-matchwinless run. The Earthquakes have given up 10 goals over the last threematches played resulting in one draw and two losses.
Full game total prediction: Your Over/Under prediction is
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Full game total prediction analysis:
The total of 2.5 goals has been exceeded in five of Colorado’s last eightmatches in the MLS and in four of San Jose’s last six matches, includingeach of the last three played by the Earthquakes. San Jose has allowed 10 goals or an average of 3.33 over its last three outings in the MLS.
