MLS· Regular Season - 32· PayPal Park
San Jose Earthquakes
Colorado Rapids29 Oct
San Jose Earthquakes vs Colorado Rapids Prediction & Betting Tips
Thursday, 29 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
2-1
Fair odds
1.67
Expected goals
2.0 - 1.1
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More San Jose Earthquakes vs Colorado Rapids tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5San Jose Earthquakes +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.09 | - |
| 1XSan Jose Earthquakes or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Colorado Rapids +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 66% | 1.52 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 62% | 1.60 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 58% | 1.72 | - |
| X2Colorado Rapids or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| 1San Jose Earthquakes to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 42% | 2.38 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 40% | 2.49 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 38% | 2.67 | - |
| AH1 -1.5San Jose Earthquakes -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 34% | 2.92 | - |
| 2Colorado Rapids to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Colorado Rapids -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 12.68 | - |
San Jose Earthquakes vs Colorado Rapids preview & analysis
Match preview
San Jose Earthquakes host Colorado Rapids in the MLS (Regular Season - 32) at PayPal Park on Thursday, 29 October 2026, with kick-off at 02:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
San Jose Earthquakes arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 5. Most recently they drew with Real Salt Lake 1-1 away. They're 4th in the table with 47 points from 29 games. Colorado Rapids arrive in mixed form, with 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 12. Most recently they drew with Minnesota United FC 2-2 at home. They're 9th in the table with 38 points from 29 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, San Jose Earthquakes have won 2, Colorado Rapids have won 3 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 2.8 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes San Jose Earthquakes narrow favourites: San Jose Earthquakes 44%, draw 38%, Colorado Rapids 18%. We expect around 3.1 goals (2.0 - 1.1 in expected goals), with 60% for over 2.5 and 58% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 60% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 Colorado Rapids.
Recent form
San Jose Earthquakes- 15 OctAReal Salt Lake1-1
- 11 OctAColorado Rapids1-1
- 27 SeptHPortland Timbers3-1
- 20 SeptHLos Angeles FC2-2
- 13 SeptHHouston Dynamo1-0
Colorado Rapids- 15 OctHMinnesota United FC2-2
- 11 OctHSan Jose Earthquakes1-1
- 27 SeptALos Angeles Galaxy2-3
- 20 SeptHSeattle Sounders3-3
- 17 SeptHSt. Louis City0-3
Head to head
MLS table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 29 | 15 | 7 | 7 | +31 | 52 |
| 2 |  St. Louis City | 29 | 14 | 9 | 6 | +16 | 51 |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | +8 | 50 |
| 4 | San Jose Earthquakes | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | +10 | 47 |
| 5 |  Houston Dynamo | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | +2 | 46 |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | +15 | 45 |
| 7 |  Seattle Sounders | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | +2 | 41 |
| 8 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | -9 | 39 |
| 9 | Colorado Rapids | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 38 |
| 10 |  Portland Timbers | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | -5 | 33 |
| 11 |  Real Salt Lake | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | -5 | 33 |
| 12 |  San Diego | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 33 |
| 13 |  Minnesota United FC | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | -9 | 31 |
| 14 |  Austin | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | -17 | 31 |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 29 | 6 | 4 | 19 | -37 | 22 |
San Jose Earthquakes vs Colorado Rapids: FAQ
What is the San Jose Earthquakes vs Colorado Rapids prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 Colorado Rapids.
Who is the favourite to win San Jose Earthquakes vs Colorado Rapids?
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San Jose Earthquakes are favourites. Our model gives San Jose Earthquakes a 44% chance of winning, Colorado Rapids 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in San Jose Earthquakes vs Colorado Rapids?
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We rate both teams to score at 58%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does San Jose Earthquakes vs Colorado Rapids kick off?
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San Jose Earthquakes vs Colorado Rapids kicks off at 02:30 UTC on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at PayPal Park, San Jose.
