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San Jose Earthquakes vs Colorado Rapids: prediction and stats

Major League SoccerRegular Season - 35Kick-off on October 29, 2026 at 02:30 AM (UTC)PayPal Park, San Jose, California

San Jose EarthquakesColorado Rapids

The Footlab model makes San Jose Earthquakes the favourite at 51%, against 24% for a draw and 25% for Colorado Rapids. 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 24, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win San Jose Earthquakes vs Colorado Rapids?

A very open match: only 10 Elo points separate San Jose Earthquakes (1,747) and Colorado Rapids (1,757).

San Jose Earthquakes win51 %
Draw24 %
Colorado Rapids win25 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, San Jose Earthquakes have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats; Colorado Rapids have 6, 2 and 7.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

San Jose Earthquakes
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Minnesota United FC(home)1-5Major League Soccer
Aug 20, 2026Los Angeles Galaxy(away)0-1Major League Soccer
Aug 16, 2026St. Louis City(home)1-3Major League Soccer
Aug 1, 2026FC Cincinnati(away)2-4Major League Soccer
Jul 26, 2026Los Angeles Galaxy(home)1-1Major League Soccer
Colorado Rapids
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026San Diego(away)0-3Major League Soccer
Aug 20, 2026Los Angeles FC(home)1-0Major League Soccer
Aug 16, 2026Sporting Kansas City(home)2-0Major League Soccer
Aug 2, 2026Austin(home)1-0Major League Soccer
Jul 26, 2026St. Louis City(away)0-1Major League Soccer

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 San Jose Earthquakes win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Colorado Rapids win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
May 21, 2026Colorado Rapids 2-0 San Jose EarthquakesUS Open Cup
May 11, 2025Colorado Rapids 0-2 San Jose EarthquakesMajor League Soccer
Mar 16, 2025San Jose Earthquakes 1-2 Colorado RapidsMajor League Soccer
May 12, 2024Colorado Rapids 2-3 San Jose EarthquakesMajor League Soccer
Apr 14, 2024San Jose Earthquakes 0-3 Colorado RapidsMajor League Soccer
Jun 4, 2023Colorado Rapids 0-0 San Jose EarthquakesMajor League Soccer

Last archived meeting: Colorado Rapids vs San Jose Earthquakes on May 21, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

San Jose Earthquakes score 1.7 and concede 2.3 goals per match over their last 15; Colorado Rapids score 0.8 and concede 0.9. The model gives a 62% probability of over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
San Jose Earthquakes1.72.3012/1510/15
Colorado Rapids0.80.974/154/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

San Jose Earthquakes sit 4th in Major League Soccer (33 points from 21 matches) and Colorado Rapids sit 7th (28 points from 21 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
4San Jose Earthquakes211038393333
7Colorado Rapids219111302828

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 San Jose Earthquakes vs Colorado Rapids?
The Footlab model makes San Jose Earthquakes the favourite at 51%, against 24% for a draw and 25% for Colorado Rapids.
Where and when is San Jose Earthquakes vs Colorado Rapids played?
San Jose Earthquakes vs Colorado Rapids is played on October 29, 2026 at 02:30 AM (UTC) at PayPal Park, in the Major League Soccer.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 62% 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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