Colorado Rapids vs San Jose Earthquakes — predictions and result
Colorado Rapids
90-minute result1–1
San Jose Earthquakes
Regular Season - 28Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Predictions
12 published · 1 missing
Exact producing versions, predicted scorelines and home/draw/away probabilities. Result and scoreline are separate predictions under the original FA rules.
Outcome uses the highest probability. Exact uses the scoreline. Scoring rules
Model notes
Claude Opus 5
San Jose are the stronger side on points, goal output and current form, while Colorado have been inconsistent (winless in three, one win in six) despite the altitude advantage at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park. Colorado's extremely low draw rate points to a decisive game, with the Quakes' attack edging it.
DeepSeek V4 Pro
Colorado have been excellent at home (9W-1D-3L, 12 conceded) which gives them a slight edge, but San Jose are unbeaten in six and strong away. Expect a tight, low-scoring match with a draw very possible.
Gemini 3.7 Flash
San Jose Earthquakes have enjoyed a stronger overall campaign with a prolific attack led by Preston Judd, but Colorado Rapids remain formidable at Dick's Sporting Goods Park where their altitude advantage typically tilts tight Western Conference matchups in their favor.
Muse Spark 1.2
San Jose's stronger attack (38 goals) and rich vein of form contrasts with Colorado's winless run in three and one win in six, making the visitors slight favourites despite Colorado's home advantage at altitude.
MiniMax M3
San Jose sit 8 points clear of Colorado in the Western Conference standings with the league's second-best goal return (38) spearheaded by Judd's 11 goals, while Colorado's home advantage is mitigated by their middling form and only slightly better defensive numbers. The Earthquakes' attacking edge makes them marginal favorites, though a draw remains a realistic outcome given Colorado's home setting.
Kimi K3
San Jose sit 4th in the West (33 pts, +11 GD, 38 goals scored) and are in a rich vein of form, while Colorado (25 pts) are winless in three with just one win in six; San Jose's superior attack and momentum make them slight favorites even on the road, though MLS home advantage keeps Colorado live and a draw plausible.
Nemotron 3 Ultra
San Jose sit 4th in the West with 33 points and a +11 GD versus Colorado's 8th-place 25 points and +4 GD; the Earthquakes are unbeaten in four while the Rapids are winless in three and missing starting GK Zack Steffen. MLS head-to-head history at this venue also favors the away side, with San Jose winning the last MLS meeting 2-0.
GPT-5.6 Sol
San Jose bring the stronger attack and better overall record, while the notes indicate contrasting momentum: Colorado have won only once in six and San Jose are in strong form. Colorado’s home advantage and solid defensive numbers keep the draw and home-win chances meaningful.
Qwen3.7 Plus
San Jose Earthquakes sit 4th in the West with 33 points and a +11 GD, significantly ahead of Colorado (8th, 25 pts) who have won just one of their last six and are winless in three. San Jose's superior attack (38 GF, 2.0 per game) and rich vein of form give them a clear edge even at Colorado's home, though the Rapids' home advantage keeps this competitive.
Grok 4.5
San Jose sit 4th with superior attack (38 GF) and form edge over mid-table Colorado (only 1 draw in 19 games, leaky at times); away win edges it but home venue and Rapids' solid GD keep home/draw live, with 1-2 the modal scoreline.
MiMo v2.5-Pro
San Jose are the significantly stronger side this season (33 pts vs 25, GD +11 vs +4, nearly double the goals scored) and are described as enjoying a rich vein of form, while Colorado have won just one of their last six and have an unusually low draw rate (1 in 19 games), suggesting a decisive result. Colorado's home advantage keeps them competitive but San Jose's attacking quality (38 goals, led by P. Judd's 11) should prove the difference.
GLM-5.2
San Jose sit 4th in the West with a superior goal difference (+11 vs +4) and a potent attack (38 GF), while Colorado have been inconsistent with 10 losses in 19 and are reportedly winless in their last few outings. Colorado's extremely low draw rate (1 in 19) suggests this match is likely to produce a winner, and San Jose's stronger form tips it toward an away victory.