St Louis City vs Colorado Rapids predictions for Sunday’s MLS fixture. Two teams with a very different performances so far clash at CityPark. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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St Louis City vs Colorado Rapids Predictions
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A Clash of Extremes
Key Stats
– Colorado Rapids have a nine-game winless streak and have not scored since the first day of June.
– Nicholas Gioacchini of St Louis City is set to capitalise on Colorado’s poor defensive performance, having conceded 27 goals in 19 matches.
The forthcoming MLS Western Conference face-off on Saturday evening sees St Louis City, currently on an exhilarating roll, set to clash with Colorado Rapids, a team grappling with a challenging season. St Louis, with a respectable 32 points to their credit, share an equal footing with the second in command, Los Angeles FC, making this encounter a thrilling proposition. In stark contrast, Colorado Rapids, languishing at the bottom of the table, have managed a mere 14 points from their 19 games.
St Louis City – A Remarkable Journey
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The remarkable journey of St Louis City, a team born only in late 2019, is worth chronicling. Their campaign thus far, marked by 10 wins, two draws, and seven losses from their 19 games, has been exceptional for a team participating in its first-ever MLS season. Riding high on their recent 2-1 victory over San Jose Earthquakes, with Samuel Adeniran steering the team to a win from the penalty spot, St Louis City’s momentum is undeniable.
Even with a slight hiccup, losing three of their four recent league games, their victory against San Jose Earthquakes serves as a testament to their resilience. Despite a handful of losses, they continue to dominate the division, keeping ahead of the reigning champions, Los Angeles FC.
Colorado Rapids – Struggling to Find Their Footing
Contrastingly, Colorado Rapids’ journey paints a rather bleak picture, highlighted by a nine-game winless streak. Their last taste of victory came in the form of a 3-1 triumph over Los Angeles Galaxy at the onset of May. Their recent encounters include a 2-0 defeat against Orlando City and a 0-0 draw with LA Galaxy, further underlining their struggles. Their dismal performance away from home has been particularly concerning, losing their last three league games and conceding nine goals in the process.
The Last Encounter
In their last encounter towards the end of April, the two teams fought to a 1-1 draw, with Michael Barrios for Colorado securing a last-ditch equaliser after Rasmus Alm’s breakthrough for St Louis.
Team Composition and Tactics
This weekend, St Louis City will miss the services of Jon Bell, Eduard Lowen, Joao Klauss, and Joakim Nilsson. However, without any new injury concerns, we can expect the same lineup as their last match against San Jose. Adeniran’s brace in the team’s last game could see him retain his position in the attacking third, with Alm expected to retain his spot as well.
On the other side, Colorado Rapids will be without Alex Gersbach, Abraham Rodriguez, and Jack Price. Despite the struggles, coach Robin Fraser seems content with his team’s performance against LA Galaxy, suggesting a potential unchanged lineup, with Kevin Cabral, Jonathan Lewis, and Sam Nicholson leading the forward line.
Our Predictions – St Louis City to Dominate
The analysis strongly suggests a significant possibility for St Louis City to take home their 11th victory of the season. Given their stellar form, our prediction points towards Nicholas Gioacchini finding the net at some point during the game. This assertion is backed by their impressive tally of 37 goals from 19 matches, indicating an average of 1.9 goals per game.
Furthermore, considering Colorado Rapids’ struggling form, we predict a decisive 3-0 win for St Louis City in the correct score market. Their potent attacking prowess and Colorado’s evident difficulties in defence, notably their conceding nine goals in the last three games, strongly contribute to this prediction.
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