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 starkly contrasting form. The hosts are rooted to the bottom of the Frontier Division, still searching for their first point of the campaign, while the visitors are pushing at the top end of the standings.

Colorado Rapids II sit seventh in the Frontier Division with just 3 points from 12 matches, all coming via the league’s points system despite 12 straight defeats and a goal difference of -18 (10 scored, 28 conceded). St. Louis City II, by contrast, are second in the Frontier Division on 27 points from 13 games, with nine wins and a positive goal difference of +8 (25 scored, 17 conceded). This clash at CIBER Field therefore sets up as a classic battle between a struggling side desperate to halt a losing streak and a promotion-chasing outfit aiming to consolidate their position.

Historically, the Colorado Rapids II vs St. Louis City II fixture has produced drama and goals, with recent meetings including late comebacks and penalty shootouts. With St. Louis City II carrying strong attacking numbers and Colorado Rapids II leaking goals at over two per game on average, this Group Stage encounter is poised to be a key reference point for MLS Next Pro bettors and fans looking for angles on form, goals markets, and head-to-head trends.

Colorado Rapids II vs St. Louis City II Key Stats

• Colorado Rapids II have lost all 12 of their MLS Next Pro matches this season, scoring 10 and conceding 28 in the league.
• St. Louis City II and Colorado Rapids II drew 2-2 at CITYPARK on 11 April 2026 in MLS Next Pro before St. Louis City II advanced 5-3 on penalties.
• Colorado Rapids II concede an average of 2.6 goals per match across home and away fixtures this season, while St. Louis City II score an average of 2.1 goals per game.

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 just how big the gap is between these two sides heading into this Group Stage contest. Colorado Rapids II have played 12 league matches and lost all of them, with 10 goals scored and 28 conceded. They are seventh in the Frontier Division and 14th in the Eastern Conference, with only 3 points and a goal difference of -18, reflecting a season-long struggle both defensively and in attack.

St. Louis City II, meanwhile, are second in the Frontier Division and second in the Eastern Conference, firmly in the “Promotion - MLS Next Pro (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)” zone with 27 points from 13 games. Their record of nine wins and four defeats, with 25 goals scored and 17 conceded, highlights a side that is consistently dangerous going forward and relatively solid at the back. Four clean sheets this season, compared to none for Colorado Rapids II, further illustrate the gulf in defensive stability between the two teams.

Colorado Rapids II vs St. Louis City II Key Matchups

Colorado Rapids II Attack vs St. Louis City II Defence

Colorado Rapids II have struggled badly in front of goal, averaging just 0.8 goals per match overall, with 6 scored at home and 4 away. They have failed to score in 4 of their 12 fixtures and have never scored more than 2 in a game this season. Up against them is a St. Louis City II defence that concedes 1.5 goals per match on average, with 9 goals allowed at home and 10 away, and four clean sheets overall. The away side’s ability to keep games relatively tight, combined with Colorado Rapids II’s low attacking output, points to a matchup that heavily favours St. Louis City II when Colorado Rapids II try to break them down.

Colorado Rapids II Defence vs St. Louis City II Attack

At the other end, Colorado Rapids II’s defence is under severe pressure. They concede an average of 2.6 goals per match, including 2.8 at home, and have allowed 31 goals in total across 12 fixtures. St. Louis City II’s attack is one of the most productive in MLS Next Pro this year, with 27 goals in 13 matches at an average of 2.1 per game, rising to 2.6 at home and 1.5 away. With St. Louis City II’s biggest wins including a 4-0 home victory and a 0-2 away success, and Colorado Rapids II suffering heavy defeats such as 1-4, the visitors’ front line looks well placed to exploit the hosts’ porous back line.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

This fixture has been a regular in MLS Next Pro in recent years, with St. Louis City II holding the upper hand overall. The last five meetings alone feature comebacks, away wins, and tight contests, and when counting all listed matches, St. Louis City II have more victories than Colorado Rapids II.

• 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 to St. Louis City II having a strong edge. Colorado Rapids II come into this match on a 12-game losing streak in the league, with their league form string reading “LLLLL” and their extended run in all fixtures also showing “LLLLLLLLLLLL”. They concede heavily and have failed to score in a third of their games. St. Louis City II, despite a recent wobble reflected in their “WLLLL” league form string, still boast a powerful attacking record and four clean sheets this season.

The prediction metrics give Colorado Rapids II just a 10% chance of victory, with a 45% probability each for a draw and a St. Louis City II win, and the advice leaning towards “Double chance: draw or St. Louis City II”. Given the home side’s defensive vulnerabilities and the visitors’ superior attacking numbers, this looks like a match where St. Louis City II should at least avoid defeat and are more likely to take all three points.

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; A. Fadal, L. Garcia, Noah Strellnauer, S. Wathuta; J. Copeland, M. Diop.

Colorado Rapids II have a youthful squad with multiple teenagers across defence and midfield, including players such as G. Gilmore, J. Chan Tack, and L. Strohmeyer, plus attacking options like J. Copeland and M. Diop. With no wins and a high goals-against average, the likely tactical approach will be to tighten the back line around experienced figures such as I. Murphy while hoping that their young attackers can threaten on transitions at CIBER Field.

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; P. Ault, Jeong Sang-Bin.

St. Louis City II have a deeper and more balanced squad, mixing experienced defenders such as K. Hiebert and L. MacNaughton with creative midfielders like E. Löwen and T. Ostrák. In attack, options including P. Ault, Jeong Sang-Bin, and C. Forcellini give them flexibility and goal threat. Their season record suggests a side comfortable both in controlled possession and in exploiting space, and they should be able to impose their game on a Colorado Rapids II team that has struggled to contain opponents.

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 rates Colorado Rapids II at just 10% to win, with 45% for a draw and 45% for a St. Louis City II victory. Combined with Colorado Rapids II’s 12 straight league defeats and St. Louis City II’s position in the promotion places, the away side avoiding defeat looks the most solid angle. [No odds data available in the current market feed.]
• Goals Tip: Consider backing over 1.5 total goals. Colorado Rapids II matches feature an average of 3.4 goals against plus 0.8 scored, while St. Louis City II average 2.1 scored and 1.5 conceded per game. Recent head-to-head games have included 2-2, 3-2, and 3-1 scorelines, suggesting a strong chance of at least two goals. [No odds data available in the current market feed.]
• Value Tip: St. Louis City II to score at least two goals could offer value. They average over two goals per match overall, while Colorado Rapids II concede 2.6 on average and have yet to keep a clean sheet. With St. Louis City II’s attacking depth and Colorado Rapids II’s defensive record, an away team goals angle is an attractive option. [No odds data available in the current market feed.]

How to Watch Colorado Rapids II vs St. Louis City II

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• Spain: Movistar LaLiga
• UK: Premier Sports
• Australia: beIN Sports
• India: FanCode
• MENA: beIN Sports
• South America: ESPN / Disney+
• Africa: SuperSport

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