Peter Green - March 10, 2023
San Jose Earthquakes vs Colorado Rapids Predictions and Free Tips from our expert tipsters when the teams go head-to-head in the Major League Soccer on Sunday, 12 March 2023.
Neither San Jose Earthquakes nor Colorado Rapids had a decent start to this fresh MLS season. Both teams have started off the season recording a defeat.
However, San Jose Earthquakes bounced back with a victory over Vancouver Whitecaps in the second fixture while Colorado Rapids drew to Sporting Kansas City.
Colorado Rapids was unbeaten in four of the past five head to head meetings against San Jose Earthquakes.
However, San Jose Earthquakes have been the dominant force in the history of the match-up at this stadium. They lost just thrice in their total 18 h2h clashes against Colorado Rapids here.
Colorado Rapids is on a two-match losing streak on the road. This includes a 4-0 defeat against Seattle Sounders, their opening fixture.
Meanwhile, San Jose Earthquakes pick-up in form happened at home earlier this week as the team sealed a 2-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps at home.
Moreover, Earthquakes have an upper hand in the history of the clash at this venue. Therefore, we expect a win for San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday.
The opening fixtures of San Jose Earthquakes had goals over 2.5 ft. They have been recording high-scoring matches consistently of late. Since we expect a win for them, goals are likely to come over 2.5.
We do expect a both teams scoring scenario here as both these teams have leaked at least a goal in the past many matches at respective patches.
San Jose Earthquakes will have a great chance to maintain their temporary positive run further on Sunday. A winless Colorado Rapids is the main reason for that.
Backing San Jose Earthquakes to win at 1.91 odds is our main betting pick. For the second tip, we like to place both teams to score at 1.62 odds.