Ventura County vs Colorado Rapids II Prediction: Match Preview and Betting Tips

Ventura County welcome Colorado Rapids II to Dignity Health Sports Park in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action on 14 June 2026. The California side are enjoying a strong campaign near the top of the standings, while the visitors arrive in crisis form and rooted to the bottom of their section.

With Ventura County sitting on 25 points from 15 matches and Colorado Rapids II on just 4 points from 13 games, this fixture looks like a classic top-versus-bottom clash. For the hosts, it is an opportunity to consolidate a high position and push on towards the MLS Next Pro play-off spots. For the visitors, it is about stopping a damaging losing streak and finding any kind of foothold in the competition.

The venue also adds intrigue. Dignity Health Sports Park has already hosted meetings between these sides, and Colorado Rapids II have previously enjoyed big wins there. That historical edge clashes with the current reality of Ventura County’s superior form and Colorado Rapids II’s winless campaign, setting up a compelling betting and tactical narrative.

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.
• Colorado Rapids II beat Ventura County 2-0 at Dignity Health Sports Park in MLS Next Pro on 5 October 2025.
• Ventura County average 1.9 goals scored per match and 1.5 goals conceded across their 15 fixtures this season.

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

The standings underline just how far apart these teams are at the moment. Ventura County have 9 wins from 15, a positive goal difference of +4 and 26 goals scored, placing them second in their group and in a strong position to challenge for the upper end of the MLS Next Pro picture. They have been effective both home and away, with 4 home wins and 5 away wins already on the board.

Colorado Rapids II, by contrast, have endured a nightmare campaign. They have lost all 13 of their matches, scoring only 11 goals and conceding 29, for a goal difference of -18. Their defence is leaking at 2.5 goals per game on average, and they have yet to keep a single clean sheet. With just 4 points and no wins recorded, they sit seventh in their group and face an uphill battle every week, especially away from Denver.

Ventura County vs Colorado Rapids II Key Matchups

Ventura County Attack vs Colorado Rapids II Defence

Without individual scoring data, the collective numbers tell the story. Ventura County’s attack averages 1.9 goals per game, with a strong surge after half-time: 7 goals between minutes 46-60 and another 7 between 61-75. That sustained second-half pressure will test a Colorado Rapids II back line conceding 2.5 goals per game, including 7 goals between 31-45 minutes and 6 between 46-60. If Ventura County maintain their usual tempo, especially after the interval, Colorado Rapids II’s fragile defence could be overwhelmed again.

Ventura County Game Management vs Colorado Rapids II Late Resistance

Ventura County concede an average of 1.5 goals per match, with their most vulnerable period between 61-75 minutes, where they have allowed 6 goals. Colorado Rapids II, meanwhile, do much of their scoring before half-time, with 5 goals between 31-45 minutes and 3 between 46-60. The visitors rarely score late, registering no goals in the 76-90 range so far. This suggests that if Ventura County can manage the first-half surges and avoid lapses around half-time, they should gradually take control as Colorado Rapids II’s threat fades.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These sides have produced some high-scoring encounters in MLS Next Pro, with Colorado Rapids II historically enjoying the better of the rivalry. Across the four most recent meetings, Colorado Rapids II have three wins and Ventura County one victory after penalties in a drawn match.

• 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, Ventura County won 4-2 on penalties)
• 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

Historical head-to-head results favour Colorado Rapids II, who have delivered heavy wins in 2023 and a solid 2-0 success at Dignity Health Sports Park in October 2025. However, the current campaign paints a very different picture. Ventura County are winning regularly, scoring close to two goals a game and keeping four clean sheets, while Colorado Rapids II have lost all 13 of their matches and have yet to keep a shutout.

Probability figures point towards a tight contest in terms of outright percentages, with 45% for a Ventura County win and 45% for a draw, and only 10% for a Colorado Rapids II victory. Given Ventura County’s superior form, stronger attack and more resilient defence, combined with Colorado Rapids II’s porous back line and lack of wins, the hosts are rightly favoured to edge this encounter, even if the visitors’ historical success keeps the margin modest.

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 goalkeepers and a broad mix of defenders, midfielders and attackers available. That squad profile supports the high-energy, attack-minded approach reflected in their 1.9 goals per game and strong second-half scoring patterns. With four clean sheets this season, they also have enough defensive options to balance their offensive intent, especially at home.

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 possess a sizeable squad, but their collective output has been poor so far, with only 11 goals scored and 33 conceded. The lack of clean sheets and the high goals-against average suggest that the defensive unit and overall structure have struggled to cope with MLS Next Pro attacks. Up front, an average of 0.8 goals per game indicates that their forwards and attacking midfielders need to be far more clinical to change the trajectory of their season.

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. With 45% implied probability for a home win against 10% for Colorado Rapids II, plus a 9-0-6 record versus a 0-0-13 record, the hosts are the logical side to support.
• Goals Tip: Consider under 3.5 goals. Ventura County matches have gone under 3.5 goals in 13 of 15 fixtures, and Colorado Rapids II have scored only 11 times in 13 games, suggesting a controlled home win rather than a goal-fest.
• Value Tip: Ventura County to win to nil has appeal. The hosts have four clean sheets this season, while Colorado Rapids II have failed to score in four matches and average just 0.8 goals per game, making a shutout home victory a plausible value angle.

How to Watch Ventura County vs Colorado Rapids II

Broadcast coverage varies by region. General guide:

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

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