Colorado Rapids II vs St. Louis City II Prediction: Preview and Betting Tips

Colorado Rapids II welcome St. Louis City II to CIBER Field on 7 June 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action, with the two sides arriving in radically different moods. The hosts are rooted to the bottom of the Frontier Division after a nightmare start, while the visitors are pushing at the top end and firmly in the promotion playoff picture.

Colorado Rapids II sit 7th in the Frontier Division with just 3 points from 12 matches and a goal difference of -18, having lost every league game so far. In contrast, St. Louis City II are 2nd in the same group on 27 points from 13 matches, boasting nine wins and a positive goal difference of +8. For Colorado, this is about stopping the bleeding and finding a first win; for St. Louis, it is an opportunity to consolidate their position among the conference’s elite.

Recent meetings add extra spice: these sides have already produced high‑drama encounters in 2026, including a penalty shootout at CITYPARK in April. With Colorado’s defensive issues and St. Louis City II’s strong attacking output, this fixture shapes up as a key reference point for MLS Next Pro followers tracking form, goals trends and the evolving rivalry between these two second teams.

Colorado Rapids II vs St. Louis City II Key Stats

• Colorado Rapids II have lost all 12 league matches so far, scoring 10 and conceding 28 in MLS Next Pro.
• On 11 April 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage at CITYPARK, St. Louis City II drew 2-2 with Colorado Rapids II before winning 5-3 on penalties.
• St. Louis City II average 2.1 goals scored per game this season (27 goals in 13 fixtures), while Colorado Rapids II concede an average of 2.6 goals per match.

Colorado Rapids II vs St. Louis City II — Tale of the Tape

• Position: 7 vs 2
• Points: 3 vs 27
• Goals For: 10 vs 25
• Goals Against: 28 vs 17
• Clean Sheets: Colorado Rapids II 0; St. Louis City II 4

The standings underline the gulf between these two teams. Colorado Rapids II have played 12 league matches, losing all 12, with just 10 goals scored and 28 conceded. Their home record is equally bleak: six defeats from six, with 6 goals for and 16 against at CIBER Field. With only 3 points on the board and a goal difference of -18, they are firmly at the bottom of the Frontier Division.

St. Louis City II, by contrast, have put together a strong campaign. They sit 2nd in the Frontier Division and 2nd in the Eastern Conference, with 27 points from 13 matches and a +8 goal difference. They have won 9 of those 13 fixtures, scoring 25 and conceding 17, and their home form (6 wins from 7) has driven a promotion push that is already marked as “Promotion - MLS Next Pro (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)” in the conference table. Away from home they are more variable (3 wins and 3 defeats), but still far ahead of Colorado’s level.

Colorado Rapids II vs St. Louis City II Key Matchups

Colorado Rapids II Attack vs St. Louis City II Defence

Without individual scoring data available, this duel has to be framed collectively. Colorado Rapids II average just 0.8 goals per game (10 in 12), with their best home output capped at 2 goals in a match. They have failed to score in 4 of their 12 fixtures and are coming off a long losing streak of 12 games. Up against them is a St. Louis City II back line that has conceded 19 goals in 13 games (1.5 per match) and kept 4 clean sheets, including 3 at home and 1 away. With St. Louis City II’s defensive record stronger than Colorado’s attack, the visitors will feel confident they can manage the game and limit clear chances.

St. Louis City II Attack vs Colorado Rapids II Defence

This is where the visitors should really fancy their chances. St. Louis City II have scored 27 goals across 13 fixtures, averaging 2.1 per match, and have hit up to 4 goals in a single home game. Colorado Rapids II, meanwhile, concede 2.6 goals per match (31 in 12) and have yet to keep a clean sheet. Their biggest defeats include a 1-4 loss at home and a 3-1 defeat away, underlining how quickly games can get away from them. Given St. Louis City II’s scoring profile and Colorado’s defensive fragility, the away attack has a clear statistical edge.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

This fixture has quietly developed into a compelling MLS Next Pro rivalry, with plenty of goals and several dramatic finishes. Across the most recent listed meetings below, St. Louis City II have often found a way to come out on top, including twice via penalty shootouts in 2025 and 2026.

• 11 April 2026: St. Louis City II 2-2 Colorado Rapids II (MLS Next Pro Group Stage)
• 10 August 2025: St. Louis City II 2-2 Colorado Rapids II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 29)
• 16 June 2025: Colorado Rapids II 2-3 St. Louis City II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 18)
• 6 April 2025: St. Louis City II 0-1 Colorado Rapids II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 5)
• 8 September 2024: Colorado Rapids II 1-3 St. Louis City II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 35)

Colorado Rapids II vs St. Louis City II Prediction

All indicators point towards St. Louis City II having the upper hand. The visitors are second in both the Frontier Division and Eastern Conference, with a strong overall record and a proven ability to score multiple goals. Colorado Rapids II, by contrast, are mired in a 12-game losing streak, concede heavily (2.6 goals per match) and have yet to find any stability at the back.

The head-to-head record leans towards St. Louis City II as well, with recent encounters often high-scoring and frequently decided in their favour, whether in regular time or via penalties. The prediction model rates the home win probability at just 10%, with both draw and away win at 45%, and explicitly advises a “Double chance: draw or St. Louis City II”. Given Colorado’s form “LLLLL” in the league and St. Louis City II’s stronger underlying numbers, the visitors should at least avoid defeat and are well placed to take all three points if they manage the key moments.

Predicted Score: Colorado Rapids II 1-2 St. Louis City II

Colorado Rapids II League Form

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St. Louis City II League Form

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Colorado Rapids II Possible Starting Lineup

Zackory Campagnolo; J. Cameron, I. Murphy, K. Thomas, G. Gilmore; C. Aquino, A. Fadal, L. Garcia, Noah Strellnauer; J. Copeland, M. Diop.

Colorado Rapids II have a youthful squad with Zackory Campagnolo an option in goal and a defensive unit that could feature I. Murphy and K. Thomas as senior figures. In midfield, players such as A. Fadal and L. Garcia may be asked to provide energy and ball progression, while attackers like J. Copeland and M. Diop carry the burden of trying to lift an offence averaging less than a goal per game. With no wins and no clean sheets so far, the tactical emphasis is likely to be on tightening the back line and hitting St. Louis City II on the counter.

St. Louis City II Possible Starting Lineup

B. Lundt; K. Hiebert, L. MacNaughton, F. Fall, T. Totland; E. Löwen, T. Ostrák, C. Pearson, M. Perez; Jeong Sang-Bin, P. Ault.

St. Louis City II can call on a more experienced core. In goal, B. Lundt offers stability, while defenders such as K. Hiebert and L. MacNaughton provide structure at the back. The midfield could be anchored by E. Löwen and T. Ostrák, supported by the likes of C. Pearson and M. Perez, giving St. Louis City II a strong platform in possession. In attack, options such as Jeong Sang-Bin and P. Ault give them pace and movement to exploit Colorado’s porous defence. Their season profile suggests a proactive, front-foot approach that looks to turn territorial dominance into goals.

Colorado Rapids II Team News

No significant absences reported.

St. Louis City II Team News

No significant absences reported.

Injuries & Suspensions

Colorado Rapids II:

• None reported.

St. Louis City II:

• None reported.

Betting Tips: Colorado Rapids II vs St. Louis City II

[Exactly 3 distinct tips from different markets:]

• Result Tip: Back St. Louis City II on the double chance (draw or away win). The prediction model gives Colorado Rapids II just a 10% chance of victory, with both draw and away win rated at 45%, and explicitly advises “Double chance : draw or St. Louis City II”. Colorado’s 0 wins from 12 and St. Louis City II’s 9 wins from 13 strongly support this angle. [No odds data available.]
• Goals Tip: Consider backing over 1.5 total goals. Colorado Rapids II concede 2.6 goals per game and have not kept a clean sheet, while St. Louis City II score 2.1 per match. Recent head-to-head meetings have produced scorelines of 2-2, 2-2, 2-3 and 1-3, suggesting a good chance of multiple goals again. [No odds data available.]
• Value Tip: St. Louis City II to score at least 2 goals. Their attack averages more than two goals per game and has reached 3 or 4 goals in several fixtures, whereas Colorado Rapids II have allowed 3 or more goals multiple times and show no clean sheets. The combination of St. Louis City II’s attacking efficiency and Colorado’s defensive record makes this a logical value angle. [No odds data available.]

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