- Matchup: San Jose Earthquakes vs Colorado Rapids
- Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Venue: PayPal Park, San Jose, CA
- Broadcasting: Apple TV
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The Colorado Rapids (13-9-9) are set to travel to PayPal Park in San Jose, CA, on Wednesday, aiming to secure a victory against the Earthquakes (12-6-13). The Earthquakes are currently favored at -130, while the Rapids stand at +110. The over/under for this match is 3 goals, with Angus Gunn expected to guard the net for San Jose and Nicholas Hansen for Colorado.
This season, the San Jose Earthquakes have tallied 107 saves, achieving a save percentage of 70.6%. Their goal differential stands at 6, with 51 goals scored and 45 conceded. Currently, the team averages 1.55 points per game (totaling 48 points) and ranks 10th in MLS with 39 assists. In expected goals (xG), San Jose holds an 11th place with 21.3 xG, while their expected goals against is calculated at 19.8. The Earthquakes have accumulated 70 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, allowing 1.45 goals per 90 minutes with opponents registering 153 shots on target against them. They have achieved 7 clean sheets, resulting in a 22.6% clean sheet rate for the season.
On the other hand, the Colorado Rapids have an average of 1.4 points per match, contributing 27 assists and incurring 6 red cards. Their shutout rate stands at 35.5% while receiving 77 yellow card warnings. The Rapids rank 6th in goals allowed with a total of 41, carrying a negative goal differential of -1. This season, Colorado has a save percentage of 67.5% from 126 shots on target faced, placing them 16th in Major League Soccer with 42 points. They have conceded 1.32 goals per 90 minutes with a total of 85 saves, achieving 11 clean sheets. The team has netted 40 goals while their expected goals this year is at 21.4.
Anchoring the defense for San Jose will be Angus Gunn. Over his career, Gunn has played 20,684 minutes, securing 646 saves. His goals allowed per 90 minutes is 1.40, having conceded a total of 322 goals, with a save percentage of 66.8%. The Scottish goalkeeper has faced 967 shots in 228 starts, boasting a career record of 76 wins, 67 losses, and 85 draws, which includes 61 clean sheets for a clean sheet rate of 26.5%.
Colorado’s goalkeeping responsibilities will likely fall to Nicholas Hansen. Throughout his career, Hansen has surrendered 39 goals and achieved 87 saves in 31 starts. With 11 shutouts and facing 124 shots in 2,790 minutes, he has a save percentage of 70.2% and a clean sheet rate of 35.5%. He has given up 1.26 goals per 90 minutes, holding a record of 11-8-12.
A key player for the Earthquakes is Beau Leroux, who has the capability to generate scoring opportunities. The United States midfielder has netted 9 goals in 4,631 minutes, starting 55 matches and scoring at a rate of 0.18 goals per 90 minutes. He has also contributed 10 assists, totaling 28 points in his career.
On the Colorado side, the impactful Darren Yapi is one to watch. This forward has accumulated 40 points in his career and assisted in 6 goals. With a playing time of 5,264 minutes, he has scored 17 goals and averages 0.29 goals per 90 minutes, featuring in 51 career starts.
Which team will emerge victorious in this match against the spread?
Recommendation: Back Colorado Rapids (-130)
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