Colorado Rapids 2-2 Colorado Springs: result and AI prediction

Colorado Rapids – Colorado Springs, US Open Cup, Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 02:00 AM (GMT). Venue: Weidner Field

Colorado Springs is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 2 head-to-head meetings: Colorado Rapids 2, draws 0, Colorado Springs 0. Their last meeting, on June 15, 2016, ended Colorado Rapids 1-0 Colorado Springs.

AI predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 2-2Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Colorado are the bigger-name side and, on official scheduling, appear to have the tie at home, but this is not a routine cup draw. Colorado Springs arrive with real momentum after a convincing win over Sporting KC that was backed up by the underlying match story, not just the scoreline. The key tension is whether the Rapids’ depth and home conditions can wear down a well-drilled USL opponent before fixture congestion forces heavy rotation. If the Switchbacks survive the opening stretch and keep creating set-piece pressure, this can stay uncomfortable deep into the night.

Head-to-head analysis

Colorado won the previous two US Open Cup meetings between these clubs, but those matches came a decade ago. The history points to a traditional tier gap more than it offers a strong read on the current tactical matchup.

Form (last 5)

Colorado RapidsW
Colorado SpringsW W W

Colorado Rapids vs Colorado Springs stats

Colorado RapidsColorado Springs
Played13
Goals scored18
Goals conceded01
Clean sheets12

Last meetings

  • 2016-06-15Colorado Rapids 1-0 Colorado Springs
  • 2015-06-17Colorado Rapids 4-1 Colorado Springs

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