Colorado Rapids II vs St. Louis City II Prediction: Preview and Key Stats

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.

From a league perspective, this clash sets a struggling Colorado Rapids II side, ranked 7th in the Frontier Division with 3 points from 12 games, against a St. Louis City II team sitting 2nd with 27 points from 13 matches and firmly in the “Promotion - MLS Next Pro (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)” zone in the Eastern Conference table. With Colorado’s form line reading “LLLLL” and St. Louis City II showing “WLLLL”, the pressure is clearly heavier on the home side to arrest a brutal run of defeats.

St. Louis City II also have psychological momentum, having repeatedly edged tight contests between these clubs in recent seasons, including penalty shootout wins and high-scoring thrillers. With both teams familiar with each other’s strengths and weaknesses, this has the makings of another intense MLS Next Pro matchup at CIBER Field.

Colorado Rapids II vs St. Louis City II Key Stats

• Colorado Rapids II have lost all 12 league matches so far, scoring 10 and conceding 28 in the process.
• St. Louis City II and Colorado Rapids II drew 2-2 at CITYPARK on 11 April 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage play, with St. Louis City II winning 5-3 on penalties.
• Colorado Rapids II concede an average of 2.6 goals per match 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 season record shows a huge gulf between the sides. Colorado Rapids II have played 12 league matches, losing all 12, with 10 goals scored and 28 conceded. Their goal difference of -18 underlines the scale of their defensive issues, and they have yet to register a single clean sheet. At home, they have lost all six fixtures, conceding 16 and scoring just 6.

St. Louis City II, by contrast, have 27 points from 13 games, with 9 wins and 4 defeats, and a positive goal difference of +8 (25 scored, 17 conceded). They are 2nd in the Frontier Division and also 2nd in the Eastern Conference, already positioned in the MLS Next Pro play-off bracket. With 6 home wins from 7 and a balanced away record (3 wins, 3 defeats), their overall profile is that of a strong, attack-minded side that still concedes but consistently out-scores opponents.

Colorado Rapids II vs St. Louis City II Key Matchups

Zackory Campagnolo vs B. Lundt

With no individual scoring or assist data available, the goalkeeping battle is a key focus. Colorado Rapids II have used Zackory Campagnolo as one of their options between the posts, while St. Louis City II can call on the experienced B. Lundt. Colorado concede an average of 2.6 goals per match in the league, including 2.8 per game at home, putting huge pressure on whoever starts in goal. St. Louis City II, by contrast, allow 1.5 goals per game overall and have kept 4 clean sheets, suggesting Lundt and his defensive unit are significantly more robust. If Colorado are to take anything from this fixture, their goalkeeper will have to outperform his season’s averages and withstand sustained pressure from a St. Louis attack that scores 2.1 goals per match.

Colorado Rapids II back line vs St. Louis City II forwards

Colorado Rapids II’s defenders such as J. Cameron, C. Harper and I. Murphy face a daunting task against a St. Louis City II attacking group that includes forwards like P. Ault, Jeong Sang-Bin and Brendan McSorley. Colorado’s back line has allowed 31 goals in 12 league fixtures in the wider statistical profile, while St. Louis City II have netted 27 in 13, including an away average of 1.5 goals per game. St. Louis also have a track record of scoring multiple times in this head-to-head, hitting at least two goals in several recent meetings. The ability of Colorado’s defenders to stay compact and cut out service to St. Louis’s attackers will be decisive in determining whether this match remains competitive.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These two sides have met regularly in MLS Next Pro, producing a series of tight, often high-scoring encounters. Across the most recent clashes, St. Louis City II have generally had the edge, though Colorado Rapids II have claimed notable away wins as well. The following list covers all the latest meetings available.

• 11 April 2026: St. Louis City II 2-2 Colorado Rapids II (MLS Next Pro Group Stage, St. Louis City II won 5-3 on penalties)
• 10 August 2025: St. Louis City II 2-2 Colorado Rapids II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 29, St. Louis City II won 5-4 on penalties)
• 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

Analysis points to a match tilted heavily towards St. Louis City II, but with room for volatility. Colorado Rapids II’s league form is dire: 12 defeats from 12, “LLLLL” in their latest Frontier Division run, and a defensive record that sees them concede 2.6 goals per game. St. Louis City II are not in peak form themselves, coming off a “WLLLL” sequence, but their overall season record remains strong, with 9 wins from 13 and 27 goals scored.

Head-to-head patterns underline St. Louis City II’s edge: they have won most recent meetings, including away victories at Colorado and penalty shootout triumphs after 2-2 draws at CITYPARK. The predictions metrics give St. Louis City II a 45% chance of victory and a 45% probability of a draw, with only 10% assigned to a Colorado Rapids II win, and the advice leaning towards “Double chance: draw or St. Louis City II.”

Given Colorado’s inability to keep clean sheets and St. Louis’s attacking output, this looks like another game where the visitors should at least avoid defeat. However, the goals fields in the prediction are not standard scorelines, so a conservative view aligned with the double-chance advice suggests a tight, low-scoring away result or a draw.

Predicted Score: Colorado Rapids II 1-2 St. Louis City II

Colorado Rapids II League Form

LLLLL

St. Louis City II League Form

WLLLL

Colorado Rapids II Possible Starting Lineup

Zackory Campagnolo (GK); J. Cameron, C. Harper, I. Murphy, V. Rinaldi (Defenders); C. Aquino, A. Fadal, L. Garcia, Noah Strellnauer (Midfielders); J. Copeland, M. Diop (Forwards).

With no confirmed lineups available, Colorado Rapids II are likely to build around a young core that includes goalkeeper Zackory Campagnolo and defenders such as J. Cameron and C. Harper. In midfield, players like C. Aquino and A. Fadal can provide energy and ball progression, while attackers J. Copeland and M. Diop offer mobility up front. Tactically, Colorado may opt for a compact shape, looking to limit damage against a potent St. Louis City II attack and strike on the counter through their forwards.

St. Louis City II Possible Starting Lineup

B. Lundt (GK); K. Hiebert, L. MacNaughton, F. Fall, T. Totland (Defenders); E. Löwen, T. Ostrák, C. Pearson, M. Perez (Midfielders); P. Ault, Jeong Sang-Bin (Forwards).

St. Louis City II have a deeper, more experienced squad to draw from. At the back, K. Hiebert and L. MacNaughton provide stability, while full-backs like T. Totland can support in wide areas. In midfield, the presence of E. Löwen and T. Ostrák gives them technical quality and creativity, with options such as C. Pearson and M. Perez adding work rate. Up front, P. Ault and Jeong Sang-Bin headline a versatile attacking unit capable of exploiting Colorado’s defensive frailties, whether in transition or sustained possession.

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 in the double chance (draw or away win). The prediction metrics allocate just 10% to a Colorado victory, with 45% each for draw and away win, and the explicit advice is “Double chance : draw or St. Louis City II.” Colorado’s 12 defeats from 12 league matches strengthen the case for siding with the visitors in this market. [No odds data available]
• Goals Tip: Over 1.5 total goals. Colorado Rapids II concede 2.6 goals per game and score 0.8, while St. Louis City II average 2.1 goals for and 1.5 against. Recent head-to-head meetings include 2-3, 1-3 and back-to-back 2-2 draws, all comfortably clearing the 1.5 line, making a goals-based angle attractive. [No odds data available]
• Value Tip: St. Louis City II to score at least two goals. Their attack averages more than two goals per match at home and 1.5 away, and they have hit two or more in several recent clashes with Colorado, including the last two 2-2 draws and a 3-2 away win. Given Colorado’s defensive record and zero clean sheets, backing the visitors to find the net multiple times offers potential value. [No odds data available]

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