San Jose Earthquakes vs Colorado Rapids Prediction: The earthquakes need a second win

San Jose Earthquakes failed to get a perfect start to the new season, but they are better than the opposition coming into this match. San Jose recovered from a loss on the opening day to win the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 at home in the second match. But Colorado Rapids failed to win both matches, as they lost in the opening match and played a 0-0 draw in the second match. They both have an oportuniy to get back on track in the 3rd match of the season.

San Jose Earthquakes recorded a win and a loss in their opening two matches; they lost 2-1 to Atlanta United FC on the first day and then went on to win 2-1 against Vancouver Whitecaps. They will aim to get another win and put their season back on the right track. Against the Vancouver Whitecaps, San Jose came from behind to win, after trailing at half time. Alessandro Schopf scored in the opening 17 minutes for Vancouver, but San Jose turned up in the second half, as Jeremy Ebobisse and Carlos Akapo both scored in the 68th and 77th minute.

Team Streaks: - Without a clean sheet (8), More than 2.5 goals (7/8), Both teams scoring (7/8), First to score (5/7), Less than 4.5 cards (7/8).

Colorado Rapids are yet to show signs of promise in the new season. Their average performance in the pre-season matches is beginning to influence their new season. Colorado Rapids lost 4-0 against Colorado Rapids in the opening match of the season and then went on to play a 0-0 draw against Sporting Kansas City at home. In the goalless draw against Kansas, Colorado Rapids had 59% possession, 4 shots on target and 0 corner kicks; not a sign of promise in the opening games of the season.

Team Streaks: - No wins (3), More than 2.5 goals (7/8), Both teams scoring (5/7), Less than 4.5 cards (7/8)

San Jose Earthquakes and Colorado Rapids have played against each other 20 times before now. Colorado Rapids have 7 wins, while San Jose have 5 wins and 8 matches ended in a draw. Their latest encounter ended in a 2-1 win in favour of Colorado Rapids at home.

San Jose Earthquakes are far superior than their opponents and playing at home will be extra motivation, which the team really needs right now. San Jose Earthquakes will come out to get all 3 points and they are capable of achieving that if they are on top of their game.

• Bet on Home win or Draw and Under 4.5 Goals at 1.78 Odds
• Bet on Over 2 Goals at 1.63 Odds
• Bet on Home win at 1.69 Odds