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Colorado Rapids II vs Tacoma Defiance Prediction

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Colorado  vs Tacoma D Prediction MLS Next Pro

Colorado Rapids II vs Tacoma Defiance Prediction: Goals Galore Expected in MLS Next Pro

Welcome to our Colorado Rapids II vs Tacoma Defiance prediction! If you’re looking for a friendly, easy-to-follow preview for this MLS Next Pro fixture, you’re in the right place. We’ll walk you through the latest form, head to head stats, and betting odds, then share our own predictions and tips for this exciting match on July 21, 2.15. Whether you’re a seasoned bettor or just starting out, let’s keep it simple and fun—just like a chat between football fans.

Match Context and Team Insights

This MLS Next Pro game kicks off at 03:00 GMT, with Colorado Rapids II hosting Tacoma Defiance at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium. Both teams have been entertaining to watch this season, and there’s plenty to talk about before you make your picks.

Colorado Rapids II: Home Comforts and Recent Form

  • Current Form: Good overall (8 wins, 4 draws, 6 losses), winning 44% of their matches.
  • Home Record: Average (4 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses).
  • Goals Scored: 28 total goals this season.
  • Recent Matches: 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last five, including a dramatic 0-0 draw (won 7-6 on penalties) against Whitecaps FC 2, and a 2.15 win over Houston II.
  • Key Players: Goalkeeper Adam Beaudry (recent shootout hero), defenders James Cameron and Steve Flores, and attackers like Colton Swan and Kimani Stewart-Baynes.

Colorado Rapids II often line up in a 4-3-3 formation under coach Erik Bushey, focusing on aggressive, attacking football. Their recent matches have seen both goals and drama, and they’ve shown they can find the net—even if their defense sometimes leaves fans holding their breath.

Tacoma Defiance: Goals, Goals, and... More Goals

  • Current Form: Average (6 wins, 2 draws, 6 losses), winning 43% of matches.
  • Away Record: Average (3 wins, 0 draws, 5 losses).
  • Goals Scored: 34 total goals this season—impressive for this level.
  • Recent Matches: 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last five. Highlights include a wild 4-4 draw with The Town and a 3-2 win over LAFC II.
  • Key Players: Osaze De Rosario (top scorer), Yu Tsukanome, and midfielders like Sebastian Gomez and Joon-mo Kang.

Tacoma Defiance, managed by Hervé Diese, are known for their attacking style. They love to push forward, sometimes at the cost of defensive stability. If you like matches with plenty of action, Tacoma’s games rarely disappoint.

Head to Head and Injury News

  • Head to Head: In 5 meetings since 2.152, Tacoma Defiance have won 4 times, Colorado Rapids II just once. No draws so far—so history suggests we’ll see a winner.
  • Injuries: Colorado Rapids II have a few minor injuries among backup players, but their main squad is mostly fit. Tacoma Defiance have no major injury concerns reported.

Both teams are expected to field strong lineups, and with their attacking records, this could be another high-scoring affair.

Betting Odds and Predictions from NerdyTips

Let’s break down the numbers and see what our AI and the latest betting odds say for our Colorado Rapids II vs Tacoma Defiance prediction.

  • Home Win (Colorado Rapids II): 2.15
  • Draw: 3.7
  • Away Win (Tacoma Defiance): 2.69

Our AI analysis gives the edge to Colorado Rapids II, with a home win being the most likely outcome in the 1x2 market. The predicted confidence isn’t sky-high (1.7 out of 5), but the odds of 2.15 make it a tempting pick for value seekers.

Best Bets and Tips

  1. Both Teams to Score (GG): Odds of 1.37, trust rating 5.0/10. Both teams average over a goal per match and have leaky defenses, so this feels like a safe (if not hugely profitable) bet.
  2. Over 2.5 Total Goals: Odds of 1.44, confidence 5.0/10. With Tacoma’s 34 goals and Colorado’s 28, plus recent high-scoring games, expect plenty of action. This looks like the strongest pick for this fixture.
  3. Correct Score Prediction: Our AI fancies a 3:2 win for Colorado Rapids II, with a 1:1 scoreline at halftime. If you’re feeling brave, this could be a fun longshot!

To sum up the Colorado Rapids II vs Tacoma Defiance prediction: expect goals, excitement, and a good chance of a home win. The head to head record favors Tacoma, but Colorado’s recent form and home advantage tip the scales their way this time.

Quick Recap and Final Thoughts

  • Both teams love to attack and score, but sometimes forget about defending.
  • Colorado Rapids II are slightly favored by our prediction model, but Tacoma Defiance’s head to head record can’t be ignored.
  • The best bets are both teams to score and over 2.5 total goals.
  • Our final score prediction: Colorado Rapids II 3-2 Tacoma Defiance.

That wraps up our Colorado Rapids II vs Tacoma Defiance prediction. However you decide to bet, remember to keep it fun and never wager more than you can afford to lose. Enjoy the match, and may your bets be as on target as Osaze De Rosario’s left foot!

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Warning

Colorado has an unusually high recent form

Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Colorado vs Tacoma D

GG -270

Both teams are expected to score with odds of -270
5/10

1x2 Tip

1 115

Colorado is expected to win with odds of 115
1/10

Total Goals

Over 2.5 -256

At least 3 goals will be scored in the match
5/10

Both Teams To Score

Yes -270

Both teams are expected to score
5/10

Bet Builder Tip

1X&O1.5 -213

Home win/draw and over 1.5 goals
1/10
Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

3:2

Average / Match

2.5
Total Goals
4.3
1.3
Goals Scored
1.8
1.2
Goals Against
2.5

Overview Last 10 Matches

4
Wins
2
7
Over 1.5 Goals
10
6
Over 2.5 Goals
9
2
Over 3.5 Goals
6
6
Both Teams Scored
9
0
Unexpected Wins
0
0
Unexpected Loses
0

Head to Head

Colorado Rapids II
1 - 0 - 4
Tacoma Defiance
Tacoma Defiance Tacoma D 25-Mar-24
4:2
Colorado Colorado Rapids II
Tacoma Defiance Tacoma D 14-Aug-23
1:3
Colorado Colorado Rapids II
Colorado Rapids II Colorado 19-Jun-23
1:2
Tacoma D Tacoma Defiance
Tacoma Defiance Tacoma D 19-Jun-22
4:1
Colorado Colorado Rapids II
Colorado Rapids II Colorado 23-May-22
0:2
Tacoma D Tacoma Defiance

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Team Matches Goals Points
1 St. Louis City II St. Louis City28
60-37
62
2 The Town The Town28
59-36
52
3 Colorado Rapids II Colorado Rapids28
55-40
51
4 Real Monarchs Real Monarchs28
55-42
51
5 Minnesota United II Minnesota United28
45-42
44
6 North Texas North Texas28
46-55
43
7 Vancouver Whitecaps II Vancouver Whitecaps28
61-54
42
8 Ventura County Ventura County28
48-51
41
9 Austin II Austin II28
35-36
41
10 Portland Timbers II Portland Timbers28
47-54
38
11 Houston Dynamo FC II Houston Dynamo FC28
40-47
37
12 Tacoma Defiance Tacoma28
62-67
36
13 Los Angeles FC II Los Angeles FC28
47-61
33
14 Sporting KC II Sporting KC II28
30-67
17
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