Colorado Rapids vs Sporting KC preview
2026 Major League Soccer, United States
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Today - 1:30 AM
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 16
CONTEXT
Colorado Rapids hosted Sporting KC and secured a 2-0 victory with both goals coming after the interval. The sides were level at 0-0 at halftime. Colorado Rapids controlled 74 percent of possession while Sporting KC held 26 percent. Expected goals stood at 2.7 for the home side and 0.37 for the visitors producing a differential of 2.33. No red cards were shown to Colorado Rapids but two were issued to Sporting KC. The stronger team according to pre-match indicators won the contest and the outcome remained consistent with the expected goals profile. The second half featured adjustments driven by the dismissals.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: The match showed a significant 100 percent deviation favoring Colorado Rapids.
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Efficiency shift: Efficiency levels stayed in line with pre-match projections for both teams.
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xG alignment: The 2-0 result aligned with the 2.33 expected goals differential.
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Market alignment: The outcome proved consistent with available performance indicators.
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xG expectations: Colorado Rapids posted 2.7 expected goals against 0.37 for Sporting KC.
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Event impact: The final 2-0 score reflected sustained home dominance after halftime.
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Red card distortion: Two red cards to Sporting KC shaped second-half proceedings.
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No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
G. Gonzalez
Referee
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
30.4
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
4
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
M. Wells
VS
R. Wicky
1.22
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
0.78
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Austin
Rank: 60
W
St. Louis City
Rank: 63
L
San Diego
Rank: 66
W
Dallas
Rank: 66
L
Real Salt Lake
Rank: 64
L
Minnesota United
Rank: 65
W
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Houston Dynamo
Rank: 66
L
Los Angeles FC
Rank: 73
L
Minnesota United
Rank: 65
W
St. Louis City
Rank: 64
L
New York RB
Rank: 61
L
Austin
Rank: 58
W
2
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 3
3
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.27
51.82
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Colorado Rapids
Sporting KC
Power Score
62.27
51.82
League Position
11
15
Global Rank
496
815
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
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Colorado Rapids
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Opponent-weighted form score
Sporting KC
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Colorado Rapids Sporting KC
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
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Colorado Rapids
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Opposition half density —
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Own half density —
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Sporting KC
Left / Center / Right —
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Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.
Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
Colorado Rapids
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Sporting KC
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Colorado Rapids
Sporting KC
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
28%
Goals per Match
Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xG)
Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.77
vs
-0.02
Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Colorado Rapids
Sporting KC
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
4%
Conceded per Match
Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xGA)
Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.02
vs
-0.77
Colorado Rapids
Sporting KC
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
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Colorado Rapids
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Sporting KC
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Colorado Rapids
Sporting KC
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
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Transition Efficiency Index
Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition.
Higher = stronger on the counter
Colorado Rapids
0.00
Sporting KC
0.00
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Colorado Rapids
Sporting KC
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
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Vulnerability Index
Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks.
Lower = better transition defence
Colorado Rapids
0.00
Sporting KC
0.00
Colorado Rapids
Sporting KC
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- CLR had peak pressure around 56'.
- CLR started the game with stronger pressure.
CLR Pressure
SKC Pressure
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Pressure Index:
CLR reached the top pressure at 56' (91.66).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Colorado Rapids
CLR
Home
5
matches
Sporting KC
SKC
Away
Match Record
2
Wins
3
0
Draws
0
3
Losses
2
Goals
10
Goals Scored
12
12
Goals Conceded
10
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-08-16T01:01:09+00:00
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
Match Formation
4-4-2
General Information
Date & Time
Aug 16, 2026, 01:30 AM
Competition
2026 Major League Soccer, United States · Regular Season
Stadium
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Capacity
19680
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Guido Gonzalez
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Statistics
Possession
CLR
69%
SKC
31%
Top Statistics
2
Goals
0
6
Big Chances Created
3
12
Shots
3
71
Dangerous attacks
13
74
Possession
26
8
Corners
2
12
Free kicks
12
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
2
Match Overview
7
Goal Kicks
20
3
Substitutions
5
31
Throwins
8
2
Hit Woodwork
1
15
Successful Headers
9
1
Assists
0
19
Dribble Attempts
11
7
Successful Dribbles
8
37
Successful Dribbles Percentage
73
Attacking
123
Attacks
45
4
Big Chances Missed
3
Possession
41
Long Passes
56
547
Passes
192
487
Successful Passes
128
89
Successful Passes Percentage
67
20
Key Passes
4
24
Successful Long Passes
22
59
Successful Long Passes Percentage
39
Defensive
3
Saves
1
11
Tackles
16
7
Interceptions
11
45
Duels Won
43
Build-up
28
Total Crosses
7
8
Accurate Crosses
1
Discipline
2
Offsides
2
12
Fouls
12
Lineup
Referee :
Guido Gonzalez
Manager ▼
M. Wells
Coach
Starting XI ▼
88
Youssef Maziz
6.98Midfielder56'
Substitutes ▼
Referee :
Guido Gonzalez
Manager ▼
R. Wicky
Coach
Starting XI ▼
19Taylor Calheira
6.59Attacker66'
Substitutes ▼
Events
2ND-HALF
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
90+5'
90+2'
Professional foul last man / 2nd Redcard
88'
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
8th Substitution
85'
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
84'
Penalty cancelled
71'
7th Substitution
66'
66'
Taylor Calheira → Dejan Joveljić
5th Substitution
66'
6th Substitution
Header / 1st Goal
65'
63'
Argument / 4th Yellowcard
62'
4th Substitution
Youssef Maziz → Wayne Frederick
3rd Substitution
56'
46'
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
42'
1st Substitution
38'
Foul / 1st Redcard
30'
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
CONCLUSION
Colorado Rapids completed a controlled 2-0 win over Sporting KC after a scoreless first half. Possession and expected goals data highlighted the home side's superiority throughout the ninety minutes. The two red cards received by the visitors further tilted the balance in the second period. The result matched the underlying metrics without contradiction. Colorado Rapids maintained structural discipline while Sporting KC struggled to create meaningful opportunities. The performance indicators confirmed the stronger team secured the points on the day. Overall the contest followed expected patterns once the numerical advantage emerged.
Match Commentary