Colorado Rapids II vs Ventura County: prediction and stats
MLS Next ProGroup StageKick-off on August 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM (UTC)Metropolitan State University of Denver Stadium, Denver
The Footlab model makes Ventura County the favourite at 48%, against 24% for a draw and 27% for Colorado Rapids II. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Colorado Rapids II vs Ventura County?
Ventura County starts as the favourite with a 112-point Elo edge (1,698 vs 1,586).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Colorado Rapids II have 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 defeats; Ventura County have 8, 3 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Real Monarchs(home) | 4-1 | MLS Next Pro |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Sporting KC II(away) | 2-2 | MLS Next Pro |
| Aug 9, 2026 | St. Louis City II(home) | 0-0 | MLS Next Pro |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Los Angeles FC II(away) | 0-3 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Tacoma Defiance(away) | 1-2 | MLS Next Pro |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Portland Timbers II(home) | 2-2 | MLS Next Pro |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Houston Dynamo FC II(away) | 2-0 | MLS Next Pro |
| Aug 1, 2026 | North Texas(home) | 6-1 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jul 26, 2026 | The Town(home) | 3-0 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Los Angeles FC II(home) | 2-0 | MLS Next Pro |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 3 Colorado Rapids II win(s), 2 draw(s), 0 Ventura County win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | Ventura County 1-1 Colorado Rapids II | MLS Next Pro |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Ventura County 0-2 Colorado Rapids II | MLS Next Pro |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Colorado Rapids II 2-2 Ventura County | MLS Next Pro |
| Jun 26, 2023 | Colorado Rapids II 5-1 Ventura County | MLS Next Pro |
| May 8, 2023 | Ventura County 0-5 Colorado Rapids II | MLS Next Pro |
Last archived meeting: Ventura County vs Colorado Rapids II on Jun 14, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Colorado Rapids II score 0.9 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Ventura County score 2.3 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 60% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rapids II | 0.9 | 1.5 | 3 | 7/15 | 6/15 |
| Ventura County | 2.3 | 1.3 | 4 | 10/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Colorado Rapids II sit 14th in MLS Next Pro (18 points from 24 matches) and Ventura County sit 4th (42 points from 23 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ventura County | 23 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 47 | 30 | 42 |
| 4 | Ventura County | 23 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 47 | 30 | 42 |
| 4 | Ventura County | 22 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 45 | 28 | 41 |
| 7 | Colorado Rapids II | 24 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 24 | 45 | 18 |
| 14 | Colorado Rapids II | 24 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 24 | 45 | 18 |
| 14 | Colorado Rapids II | 23 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 20 | 44 | 15 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Colorado Rapids II vs Ventura County?
- The Footlab model makes Ventura County the favourite at 48%, against 24% for a draw and 27% for Colorado Rapids II.
- Where and when is Colorado Rapids II vs Ventura County played?
- Colorado Rapids II vs Ventura County is played on August 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM (UTC) at Metropolitan State University of Denver Stadium, in the MLS Next Pro.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 60% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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- Feb 28, 2026Philadelphia Union II1-0Toronto II
- Feb 28, 2026St. Louis City II4-0Sporting KC II
- Mar 1, 2026Chattanooga1-4Crown Legacy
- Mar 1, 2026Portland Timbers II2-1The Town
- Mar 1, 2026New York RB II4-2Columbus Crew II
- Mar 1, 2026Real Monarchs2-2North Texas
- Mar 1, 2026FC Cincinnati II1-3Connecticut FC