Ventura County vs Colorado Rapids II Prediction: Key Stats and Insights

Ventura County welcome Colorado Rapids II to Dignity Health Sports Park in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action on 14 June 2026. With the hosts pushing near the top of the standings and the visitors rooted to the bottom, this fixture sets up as a potential statement game for Ventura County in front of their own fans.

Ventura County sit on 25 points from 15 matches, boasting nine wins and a positive goal difference. Colorado Rapids II, by contrast, have endured a nightmare campaign with 13 defeats from 13, conceding heavily and struggling to find any attacking rhythm. For those looking at Ventura County vs Colorado Rapids II prediction angles, the gulf in current league performance is stark.

At stake is consolidation of Ventura County’s strong position in MLS Next Pro and a chance to keep momentum going in the group, while Colorado Rapids II are simply searching for a first point and a foothold in the competition. With the match staged again at Dignity Health Sports Park, where these sides have produced decisive scorelines in recent meetings, this clash should attract plenty of interest from fans and bettors alike.

Ventura County vs Colorado Rapids II Key Stats

• Ventura County have taken 25 points from 15 matches, winning 9 and losing 6, with 26 goals scored and 22 conceded in the league.
• In their last meeting at Dignity Health Sports Park on 5 October 2025 in MLS Next Pro, Colorado Rapids II beat Ventura County 2-0.
• Ventura County average 1.9 goals scored per game this season, while Colorado Rapids II average just 0.8 goals scored and 2.5 conceded per match.

Ventura County vs Colorado Rapids II — Tale of the Tape

• Position: 2 vs 7
• Points: 25 vs 4
• Goals For: 26 vs 11
• Goals Against: 22 vs 29
• Clean Sheets: Ventura County 4 vs Colorado Rapids II 0

Ventura County’s season record shows a side firmly in the upper reaches of MLS Next Pro. With 9 wins from 15, a positive goal difference and 26 goals scored, they have combined attacking productivity with enough defensive solidity to keep themselves in contention near the top. Their points tally of 25 underlines a team capable of turning performances into results.

Colorado Rapids II, by contrast, are marooned at the bottom of the standings. They have lost all 13 of their league fixtures, scoring only 11 times and conceding 29, for a goal difference of -18. The absence of any clean sheets and a high average of 2.5 goals conceded per game highlight a fragile defensive unit. This imbalance between the teams is central to any pre-match analysis.

Ventura County vs Colorado Rapids II Key Matchups

Ventura County Attack vs Colorado Rapids II Defence

Without individual scorer data, the matchup is best framed collectively. Ventura County’s attack averages 1.9 goals per match across the campaign, with 29 goals in total and a strong spread of scoring across minutes, particularly between 46 and 75 minutes where they have been especially productive. They have failed to score in only one league outing, underlining a consistently dangerous forward unit.

Colorado Rapids II’s defence is under severe pressure every week, conceding 33 goals in 13 matches at an average of 2.5 per game. They have not kept a single clean sheet, and their goals-against profile shows vulnerabilities throughout the 90 minutes, with particularly high concessions between 31 and 60 minutes. The clash between Ventura County’s sustained attacking output and Colorado Rapids II’s leaky back line could define the match.

Ventura County Game Management vs Colorado Rapids II Resilience

Ventura County have demonstrated an ability to build winning streaks, with a best run of three consecutive victories and four clean sheets overall. They also show a balanced goals-against average of 1.5 per match, suggesting they can manage games when in front. Their penalty record is perfect so far, scoring their only spot-kick of the campaign.

Colorado Rapids II’s longest streak is a run of 13 straight defeats, and they have failed to score in four matches. Their inability to turn matches around once behind, combined with a lack of attacking punch, raises questions about their resilience when facing a team that tends to score in most fixtures. If Ventura County establish control early, Colorado Rapids II will need to show a level of resistance not yet evident in their season.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These sides have produced decisive results in recent MLS Next Pro clashes, with Colorado Rapids II historically enjoying the upper hand. All of the following meetings are from league play and underline a trend of high-scoring encounters, particularly in Denver.

• 5 October 2025: Ventura County 0-2 Colorado Rapids II (MLS Next Pro)
• 17 June 2024: Colorado Rapids II 2-2 Ventura County (MLS Next Pro)
• 26 June 2023: Colorado Rapids II 5-1 Ventura County (MLS Next Pro)
• 8 May 2023: Ventura County 0-5 Colorado Rapids II (MLS Next Pro)

Ventura County vs Colorado Rapids II Prediction

Stats suggest a match tilted heavily towards Ventura County, despite Colorado Rapids II’s strong historical record in this head-to-head. The hosts have a far superior league campaign, with 9 wins from 15 and a strong attacking average, while the visitors remain winless with 13 straight defeats and no clean sheets.

Prediction metrics give Ventura County a 45% chance of victory, with a 45% draw probability and only 10% allocated to a Colorado Rapids II win. Given Ventura County’s scoring consistency and Colorado Rapids II’s defensive frailties, the most plausible match flow sees the home side controlling territory and chances, particularly after half-time when Ventura County often find goals and Colorado Rapids II tend to concede.

Predicted Score: Ventura County 1-0 Colorado Rapids II

Ventura County League Form

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Colorado Rapids II League Form

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Ventura County Possible Starting Lineup

Goalkeepers: S. Conlon, M. Nelson, J. Rhodes, B. Scott; Defenders: R. Dalgado, S. Hernandez, E. Martinez, M. McLean, Harbor Miller, Pepe, C. Rindov; Midfielders: G. Arnold, T. Elgersma, V. Garcia, C. Gozdieski, Tucker Lepley, I. Parente, B. Phan, R. Ramos, M. Tsakiris, D. Vanney, M. Vanney, A. Vilamitjana, E. Walker; Forwards: O. Aina, I. Luna, A. Medina, J. Placias, E. Preston, E. Rios, Maximus Steelman.

Ventura County have depth across all lines, with multiple options in goal, a sizeable defensive group and a broad midfield contingent. The presence of several attackers gives the coaching staff flexibility to adjust between more direct and more possession-based approaches. With no confirmed absences, they should be able to select a side capable of sustaining pressure and exploiting Colorado Rapids II’s defensive vulnerabilities.

Colorado Rapids II Possible Starting Lineup

Goalkeepers: Zackory Campagnolo, K. Starks, D. Williams; Defenders: J. Cameron, J. Chan Tack, J. De Coteau, A. Erickson, G. Gilmore, C. Harper, E. Heredia, I. Murphy, J. Pomeroy, V. Rinaldi, K. Sawadogo, K. Thomas; Midfielders: C. Aquino, Q. Bedwell, J. De La Fuente, A. Fadal, L. Garcia, R. Garcia, Noah Strellnauer, L. Strohmeyer, N. Tchoumba, S. Wathuta; Forwards: J. Copeland, M. Diop, A. Harris, B. Jamison, D. Phillip, K. Stewart-Baynes.

Colorado Rapids II also have a full squad available positionally, with a mix of young defenders and midfielders and several forward options. However, their season record indicates issues with cohesion and effectiveness at both ends. The coaching staff may look to tighten the back line and rely on pace in attack, but against a confident Ventura County side, their primary challenge will be maintaining defensive structure over 90 minutes.

Ventura County Team News

No significant absences reported.

Colorado Rapids II Team News

No significant absences reported.

Injuries & Suspensions

Ventura County:

• None reported.

Colorado Rapids II:

• None reported.

Betting Tips: Ventura County vs Colorado Rapids II

Exactly 3 distinct tips from different markets:

• Result Tip: Back Ventura County in the match result market. They have 9 wins from 15 league games and a 45% implied win probability in the prediction metrics, while Colorado Rapids II have lost all 13 matches and carry only a 10% win chance. (No odds data available.)
• Goals Tip: Consider a low-to-moderate goals angle, such as under a higher goals line or a home win in a game with limited scoring. Ventura County concede just 1.5 goals per match on average and Colorado Rapids II score only 0.8 per game, suggesting the visitors may struggle to contribute heavily to the total. (No odds data available.)
• Value Tip: A Ventura County win to nil or a handicap in favour of the hosts offers potential value, given Ventura County’s four clean sheets and Colorado Rapids II’s failure to score in four matches plus their -18 goal difference. The structural mismatch between Ventura County’s attack and Colorado Rapids II’s defence underpins this angle. (No odds data available.)

How to Watch Ventura County vs Colorado Rapids II

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

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