Colorado Rapids – St. Louis City

Major League Soccer, USA

Analysis and Suggestions for the Colorado Rapids vs. St. Louis City Match

Colorado Rapids Statistical Overview

Performance:

• Colorado Rapids scored 37 goals in 22 matches, averaging 1.68 goals per match. Their opponents scored 34 goals against them, averaging 1.55 goals per match.
• The Rapids recorded 10 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses. They are stronger at home (W6, D2, L3) than away (W4, D2, L5).

Key Players:

• Rafael Navarro: 11 goals and 1 assist in 19.2 matches, xG 10.3, performing close to expectations.
• Djordje Mihailovic: 10 goals and 6 assists in 20.4 matches, xG 8.7 and xAG 5.0, indicating high contribution.
• Cole Bassett: 6 goals and 4 assists in 21.8 matches, xG 4.5, also performing well.

St. Louis City Statistical Overview

Performance:

• St. Louis City scored 40 goals in 22 matches and conceded 36 goals, averaging 1.82 goals in attack and 1.64 in defense.
• Their current form is mixed, with results in their last five matches: W2, D1, L2.

Key Players:

• Cristian Arango: With 17 goals, he is one of the league’s top scorers, boasting a high xG value.
• Dejan Joveljić: 12 goals, another strong attacking player.

Tactical and Motivational Factors

• Colorado Rapids are stronger at home and motivated to secure a win, particularly to strengthen their mid-table position.
• St. Louis City is also competing for playoff spots, so a strong attacking game can be expected from them.

Betting Suggestions

Low-Risk Tips

1. Colorado Rapids – Over 1.5 goals (Low risk): The Rapids average over 1.5 goals at home, and their attackers are in good form.
2. St. Louis City – Over 3.5 corners (Low risk): St. Louis averages many corners per match, especially due to their attacking style.
3. Colorado Rapids – At least 1 yellow card (Low risk): The team tends to get yellow cards, particularly in defensive situations.
4. Colorado Rapids – Win or Draw (Low risk): They are strong at home and have shown good form in recent matches.

Medium-Risk Tips

1. Total goals: Over 1.5 (Low risk), Over 2.5 (Medium risk): Based on the attacking form of both teams, a high-scoring match is expected.
2. Rafael Navarro to score (Medium risk): Given Navarro’s current goal-scoring form and St. Louis City FC’s defensive weaknesses, it is likely he will score.
3. Colorado Rapids Win (Medium risk): They are strong at home and have shown good form in recent matches.

Interesting Statistical Data

• Colorado Rapids score more goals at home than away.
• St. Louis City generally secures many corners, thanks to their attacking style.
• Zack Steffen, the Colorado goalkeeper, has performed well, achieving several clean sheets.

Summary

Colorado Rapids are strong at home, especially in attack. St. Louis City is also strong in attack but tends to concede more goals in defense. The match is expected to be high-scoring, with both teams motivated to secure points. For betting, the low-risk tips are worth considering, especially regarding goal scoring and yellow cards.