Colorado Rapids vs San Diego FC: Back Over Goals

Colorado Rapids strengthened in central defence this summer by signing Los Williams from CF Granada, but midfielder Connor Ronan has left for Aberdeen. In their last league match against FC Dallas, they were second best and fell behind early from the penalty spot. Attacking midfielder Cole Bassett levelled quickly, but another penalty conceded before half-time proved costly as they eventually lost narrowly. Defensive midfielder Wayne Frederick, who had already been substituted, was sent off late on and is suspended for this match.

San Diego FC have signed centre-back Ian Murphy from Colorado Rapids this summer, and he could face his former club here. In their previous league game against Vancouver Whitecaps, they were pinned back and went into half-time two goals down. After the break, midfielder David Vazquez and forward Anders Dreyer got on the scoresheet, but centre-back Bombino was sent off for two bookings and they went on to lose.

Colorado Rapids will be without injured goalkeeper Zack Steffen and midfielder Ali Fadal, while Wayne Frederick is suspended. San Diego FC are missing defender Andres Reyes and midfielder Tyler Glover through injury, with Bombino suspended.

Colorado Rapids lost 2-1 to FC Dallas in their last league outing, their second straight league defeat by the same scoreline. They have also lost their last three home league matches, showing poor recent form. San Diego FC were beaten 4-2 by Vancouver Whitecaps last time out, ending a four-match unbeaten league run. They have taken just one point from their last four away league games and have been conceding plenty, so the best angle here is over on goals.

In the last two league meetings between the sides, each team has one win. San Diego FC won the most recent victory 2-0, and the last meeting produced 13 corners.