Colorado Rapids look to make a playoff push against SJ Earthquakes in the MLS – Preview

Colorado Rapids are in fourth place with 20 games played and two still to play, something that, if they win them, could give them a definitive leap in their fight for the title. They visit San Jose Earthquakes, who is in more doubt, far from the playoffs and 12 points behind their opponents.

San Jose is in good form after racking up 10 consecutive matches on the bounce. Colorado has gone six games unbeaten, although they have taken 14 points from a possible 18. Colorado have scored in four consecutive games but has also conceded goals, something that has raised some doubts among the coaching staff. San Jose, meanwhile, is conceding more than a goal per game on average in MLS.

At Gambyl we show you the most relevant information about the Major League Soccer match. We’ve also put together a series of football predictions for the match, showing you the most interesting markets and odds.

Major League Soccer betting line and relevant match information:

Where: Paypal Park | California

Date: 04/09/2021

Time: 21:00 E.T.

Moneyline Odds: SJ Earthquakes 190 | NER +119

Draw Odds: +270

Where to watch: ESPN

Why bet on SJ Earthquakes

Clubs in the mid-table of any championship, including MLS, play unevenly. Speaking specifically about San Jose Earthquakes, after 21 games, they find themselves with 6 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses taking 18th place in the table with 26 points. With an average of 1.1 goals scored per game and 1.4 goals conceded, it’s hard to count on anything else. Only playing with maximum concentration will allow them to fight for the victory in this match.

Why bet the Colorado Rapids

Each new round of MLS is an opportunity to show their best qualities. In 20 games they won 11 times, drew 5 times and lost 4 times. This allowed them to score 38 points and put themselves in the place of the championship. It is worth mentioning that in away games they score an average of 1.2 goals. The team is most effective in the 2nd half, scoring 56 of all goals and conceding more in the 1st half. To be successful, they will have to prove that their stats are not random.

Final betting analysis between San Jose Earthquakes and Colorado Rapids

It seems to us that between Colorado Rapids and San Jose Earthquakes both teams could find it difficult to score. We’ll see, but this match could easily end evenly matched. We think it will be a very even 1-1 scoreline at the final whistle.