MATCH OVERVIEW
The Colorado Rapids are set to host St. Louis City in a thrilling MLS showdown at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. As the season progresses, every point becomes vital, and both teams will be keen to capitalize on this opportunity. The Rapids, with their home advantage, will look to assert dominance, while St. Louis City aims to disrupt their plans and secure a valuable away win.
ODDS ANALYSIS
The odds for this match suggest a slight edge for the home team, Colorado Rapids, with odds of 1.88. The probability of a draw stands at 3.84, while St. Louis City is given odds of 3.6 to win. This translates to a 53.2% chance for a Rapids victory, a 26% chance for a draw, and a 27.8% chance for a St. Louis win. The odds indicate a competitive match, with the Rapids favored to come out on top.
TEAM ANALYSIS
Colorado Rapids
- Current Form: The Rapids have shown moderate form this season, averaging 1.14 goals per match and a possession rate of 45.07%.
- Strengths: Their expected goals (xG) of 1.66 suggest they create decent scoring opportunities.
- Weaknesses: Defensive vulnerabilities are evident with 1.43 goals conceded per match.
St. Louis City
- Current Form: St. Louis City has struggled offensively, averaging only 0.79 goals per match.
- Strengths: Their successful dribbles (13.21) indicate strong individual skill.
- Weaknesses: A higher expected goals against (xGA) of 1.78 points to defensive frailties.
Head-to-Head
Historically, these teams have had competitive encounters, with the Rapids often leveraging their home advantage.
KEY PLAYERS SPOTLIGHT
Colorado Rapids
- Rafael Navarro: With 6 goals this season, Navarro is a key offensive threat.
- Zack Steffen: His 238.27 points highlight his importance in goal.
St. Louis City
- Roman Bürki: A solid presence in goal with 198.05 points.
- Cedric Teuchert: Leading the scoring for St. Louis with 3 goals.
STATISTICAL DEEP DIVE
- Offensive Metrics: Rapids average 10.21 shots per match, while St. Louis City averages 10.64.
- Defensive Metrics: Rapids have a slightly higher interception rate (42.43) compared to St. Louis City (40.79).
- Possession and Passing: Both teams have similar possession stats, with Rapids at 45.07% and St. Louis at 44%.
PREDICTION AND CONCLUSION
Based on the data, Colorado Rapids are likely to edge out St. Louis City, leveraging their home advantage and slightly better offensive metrics. Key factors include the Rapids' ability to convert chances and maintain defensive solidity. The final score prediction is a 2-1 victory for the Rapids, with a half-time score of 1-0. Both teams have a 42.86% chance to score, and there's a 50% probability for over 2.5 goals in the match.