won 111 of 174 settled BTTS picks · +82.5u profit · this pick: BTTS: No @ 2.65 · 3 units
⚡ Why this pick
San Diego kept Los Angeles FC scoreless in a 1-0 win
Colorado beat Austin FC 1-0 without conceding
Colorado defeated Sporting Kansas City 2-0
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San Diego FC
4-3-3
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99
⚽↓68′
Achouri
8
⚽↓67′
Valakari
10
Dreyer
12
⚽↓90′
Pirani
6
Tverskov
20
Godoy
27
Bombino
32
↓90′
Murphy
26
Duah
33
Verhoeven
1
Dos Santos
Bench (10)
Marcus Ingvartsen ↑67′ · Amahl Pellegrino ↑68′ · Lewis Morgan ↑86′ · Alejandro Alvarado ↑90′ · Christopher McVey ↑90′ · Dagur Dan Thorhallsson · Duran Ferree · David Vazquez · Ian Pilcher · Marcus Alstrup
Coach · Mikey Varas
Match Preview
San Diego FC vs Colorado Rapids Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-21 02:48 UTC
Colorado Rapids look to build on momentum against San Diego FC
The Colorado Rapids arrive at Snapdragon Stadium on 23 August 2026 with a clear sense of purpose, aiming to extend their recent run of defensive excellence. This MLS matchday 21 clash offers San Diego FC an immediate chance to reset following a challenging midweek outing.
A defensive wall in the making
Colorado Rapids travel to San Diego buoyed by a remarkable run of form, having secured clean sheets in six of their last ten matches. Their ability to stifle opposition attacks has been the cornerstone of their recent success, including a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Los Angeles FC just days ago.
This defensive solidity will be the primary test for the hosts. San Diego FC will need to find creative solutions to break down a unit that has proven exceptionally difficult to penetrate throughout the summer months.
San Diego FC seeking a return to form
It has been a demanding week for San Diego FC, who are looking to bounce back from a 3-1 defeat to the Portland Timbers on 20 August. The quick turnaround for this match provides little time for reflection, but it does offer the perfect setting for a statement performance on home soil.
Managing the final stages of the game will be a key point of interest for the home side. In their last ten matches, they have conceded five goals after the 75th minute, a trend they will be desperate to buck against a disciplined Colorado outfit.
Recent history and the tactical battle
These two sides are no strangers to each other, having met as recently as 23 July 2026, where Colorado Rapids claimed a narrow 1-0 victory. That result serves as a reminder of the fine margins that define this fixture, with both teams showing a capacity for tight, low-scoring encounters.
With both clubs expected to field their strongest available lineups, the tactical battle in midfield will likely dictate the tempo. The Rapids will look to maintain their structural integrity, while San Diego FC will hope to leverage home support to force the issue and disrupt their opponents' rhythm.
Navigating the final stretch
As the season progresses, every point becomes vital for both teams as they look to solidify their standing. Colorado’s recent momentum, highlighted by back-to-back wins over Los Angeles FC and Sporting Kansas City, suggests they are entering this match with significant confidence.
For San Diego FC, the challenge is to rediscover the form that saw them secure a 1-0 win against FC Dallas in late July. A victory here would not only provide a vital three points but also serve as a significant psychological boost as they look to move past recent setbacks.
Colorado Rapids
4-4-2
● Confirmed
9
Navarro
93
↓60′
Minoungou
10
Aaronson
8
↓46′
Ojediran
12
↓46′
Atencio
7
↓46′
Sealy
33
Thompson
5
Williams
6
Holding
4
↓75′
Cannon
41
Hansen
Bench (13)
Wayne Frederick ↑46′ · Darren Yapi ↑46′ · Youssef Maziz ↑46′ · Alex Harris ↑60′ · Keegan Rosenberry ↑75′ · Noah Cobb · Adam Beaudry · Donavan Phillip · Kimani Stewart · Jackson Travis · Zack Steffen · Theodore Ku-DiPietro · Mamadou Billo Diop
Coach · Matt Wells
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
All Predictions
What each AI model picked for San Diego FC vs Colorado Rapids
Every pick each model placed, market by market — with the odds they took.
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DeepSeek
+3.9% ROI
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Le Chat
+1.3% ROI
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Nemotron
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Gemini
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Kimi
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WizardLM
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Claude
-0.8% ROI
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Grok
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Qwen
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ERNIE
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Nova
-2.2% ROI
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GLM
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Recent Form
San Diego FC and Colorado Rapids's recent form
Last ten matches each side.
San Diego FC
3
Wins
4
Draws
3
Losses
17
Scored
15
Conceded
3
Clean sheets
6
BTTS
20 AugMAJPortland Timbers3–1San Diego FCL
16 AugMAJLos Angeles FC0–1San Diego FCW
2 AugMAJMinnesota United1–1San Diego FCD
26 JulMAJSan Diego FC1–0FC DallasW
23 JulMAJColorado Rapids1–0San Diego FCL
24 MayMAJSan Diego FC2–4Vancouver WhitecapsL
17 MayMAJSan Diego FC3–3FC CincinnatiD
14 MayMAJSan Diego FC5–0Austin FCW
10 MayMAJSeattle Sounders FC1–1San Diego FCD
3 MayMAJSan Diego FC2–2Los Angeles FCD
Colorado Rapids
6
Wins
0
Draws
4
Losses
10
Scored
6
Conceded
6
Clean sheets
2
BTTS
20 AugMAJColorado Rapids1–0Los Angeles FCW
16 AugMAJColorado Rapids2–0Sporting Kansas CityW
2 AugMAJColorado Rapids1–0Austin FCW
26 JulMAJSt. Louis City1–0Colorado RapidsL
23 JulMAJColorado Rapids1–0San Diego FCW
24 MayMAJColorado Rapids1–2FC DallasL
21 MayUS Colorado Rapids2–0San Jose EarthquakesW
17 MayMAJReal Salt Lake2–1Colorado RapidsL
14 MayMAJMinnesota United0–1Colorado RapidsW
10 MayMAJColorado Rapids0–1St. Louis CityL
Head to Head
San Diego FC vs Colorado Rapids·recent meetings
1San Diego FC wins
0Draws
2Colorado Rapids wins
23 JulColorado Rapids1 – 0San Diego FCMajor League Soccer
15 May ’25San Diego FC2 – 0Colorado RapidsMajor League Soccer
13 Apr ’25Colorado Rapids3 – 2San Diego FCMajor League Soccer
