San Diego vs Colorado Rapids: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 23/08

USA - MLS

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22 Aug 2026 22:30

Main prediction: San Diego to win the clash

Alternative tip: double chance San Diego

Other market: over 10.5 corners

Every win is worth more now. San Diego and Colorado Rapids lock horns in an important duel in the MLS. The clash is at Snapdragon Stadium (Mission Valley Stadium), this 23/08 (Sunday), at 03:30.

In their last 5 across all competitions, San Diego have won 2 time(s). Meanwhile, Colorado Rapids have won 4. San Diego appear as favourites with a 47% chance on the betting platforms.

Pre-match analysis, where to watch and line-ups: everything is in the prediction for San Diego vs Colorado Rapids.

Prediction for San Diego vs Colorado Rapids

BTTS - Yes

Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.48

1.48

Confidence

78%

Last updated: 18-08-2026

Overview San Diego vs Colorado Rapids

San Diego are favourites, with a 47% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Colorado Rapids Soccer Club win are at 3.69 and a draw at 8.5.

In the Major League Soccer, San Diego have 6 win(s), 6 draw(s) and 8 defeat(s), with 34 goal(s) scored and 32 conceded. The top scorer is Marcus Ingvartsen, with 11 goal(s). On the other side, Colorado Rapids have 9 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 10 defeat(s), with 30 goal(s) scored and 25 conceded. Rafael Navarro Leal is the top scorer with 10 goal(s).

Colorado Rapids are unbeaten in 3 matches in the league.

In the last 5 matches involving Colorado Rapids, all had under 2.5 goals.

Head-to-head between San Diego and Colorado Rapids

The two teams have only 3 clash(es) in their recent history. The record is:

San Diego: 1 win(s)

Colorado Rapids: 2 win(s)

Draws: 0

The most recent clash was on 23/07/2026, in the MLS. The score was: Colorado Rapids 1-0 San Diego.

With so few matches between them, each team's current form weighs more than the head-to-head record when defining the predictions for San Diego vs Colorado Rapids.

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San Diego: current form

San Diego have played 20 match(es) in the MLS.

See the team's performance in the MLS Soccer 2026:

6 win(s), 6 draw(s), 8 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.2 point(s) per match

34 goals scored (1.7 per match)

Top scorer: Marcus Ingvartsen (11 goal(s))

Colorado Rapids: current form

For the visitors, Colorado Rapids have played 20 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.

See their performance:

  • 9 win(s), 1 draw(s), 10 defeat(s)

  • Performance: 1.4 point(s) per match

  • 30 goals scored (1.5 per match)

  • Top scorer: Rafael Navarro Leal (10 goal(s))

San Diego vs Colorado Rapids key players

In the MLS, Marcus Ingvartsen carries San Diego Football Club's attack with 11 goal(s).

The playmaker is Anders Dreyer, leading in assists with 7. In the whole season, Marcus Ingvartsen has 11 goal(s).

On the other side, Rafael Navarro Leal is the name that frightens the most for The Pids with 10 goal(s) in the MLS.

In terms of playmaking, Paxten Aaronson leads in assists with 5. In the whole season, Rafael Navarro Leal has accumulated 10 goal(s).

San Diego vs Colorado Rapids statistics in the MLS

San Diego have an average of 9.2 corners and 2.15 cards per match. Meanwhile, Colorado Rapids have 9.6 corners and 3.1 cards. See the numbers for San Diego vs Colorado Rapids in the table below.

San Diego

Home

LWDWL
VS

Colorado Rapids

Away

WWWLW

Points & Results

  • 1.20
    PPG
    1.40
  • 30%
    Wins
    45%
  • 50%
    First to Score
    55%

Goals Scored & Conceded

  • 1.70
    Scored/game
    1.50
  • 1.60
    Conceded/game
    1.25
  • 1.43
    xG
    1.37
  • 1.44
    xGA
    1.30

Trends

  • 55%
    Both Score
    45%
  • 30%
    Clean Sheet
    35%
  • 15%
    Failed to Score
    25%

More tips for San Diego vs Colorado Rapids

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for San Diego vs Colorado Rapids in the MLS:

Our prediction is: San Diego to win the 1st half

While the half-time market is not a particularly popular betting market, it does provide a good deal of value. And this is true for San Diego vs Colorado Rapids, where we have San Diego to win the first half as our best bet.

San Diego has been quite a fast starter at home as they quickly put the pressure on their visitors in the opening minutes. That strategy should lead to a San Diego taking an advantage into half-time.

Correct score prediction for San Diego vs Colorado Rapids

The favoritism in the odds points to San Diego. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: San Diego 1-0 Colorado Rapids. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch San Diego vs Colorado Rapids

Check out where to watch the live match between Colorado Rapids and San Diego:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for San Diego and Colorado Rapids

The line-ups for San Diego vs Colorado Rapids in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

San Diego Football Club line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Colorado Rapids Soccer Club line-up

The Colorado Rapids starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for San Diego vs Colorado Rapids

Match: San Diego vs Colorado Rapids

Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026

Date: 23/08/2026

Time: 03:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: Snapdragon Stadium (Mission Valley Stadium)

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published: 20 Aug 2026
Updated: 23 Oct 2026