St. Louis City 1-0 Colorado Rapids: St. Louis City wins.
St. Louis City entered the match in better form and with home advantage, but Colorado Rapids have the upper hand in their last five MLS encounters.
- 0'The match has started.
St. Louis City hosts Colorado Rapids.
- 12'Rob Holding received a red card in the 12th minute.
In the 12th minute, Rob Holding received a red card, causing the match between St. Louis City and Colorado Rapids to heat up early, even though the score remained 0-0. If this score remained, St. Louis City would temporarily be #8 with 22 points, while Colorado Rapids would be #11 with 19 points, but qualification for the next round was still uncertain.
- 12'St. Louis City dominated from the start of the match.
After 12 minutes, St. Louis City completely controlled the game with 68-32 possession and 2-0 shots on goal. Colorado Rapids mostly defended deep, while the home team had 1-0 shots on target.
- 17'Miguel Navarro came on in the 17th minute.
In the 17th minute, Miguel Navarro came on as a substitute for Dante Sealy with St. Louis City and Colorado Rapids tied 0-0.
- 24'St. Louis City controlled the game.
After 24 minutes, St. Louis City held the advantage with 60-40 possession and a 2-0 shot lead. Colorado Rapids mostly retreated into a defensive position, accepting pressure, while the game remained stagnant in terms of the scoreline.
- 25'Hamzat Ojediran received a yellow card.
In the 25th minute, Hamzat Ojediran received a yellow card while St. Louis City and Colorado Rapids were still tied 0-0. After the red card in the 12th minute, the match became even more tense.
- 36'St. Louis City controlled the game.
After 36 minutes, St. Louis City is controlling the game with more possession.62 - 38, but the pressure wasn't strong enough when the number of shots on goal was only2 - 0Colorado Rapids mostly defended and waited for opportunities, in a goalless stalemate.
- 45+3'Chris Durkin received a yellow card.
In the 45th minute plus 3, Chris Durkin received a yellow card as St. Louis City and Colorado Rapids remained tied 0-0.
- 45'End of the first half
The first half ended with a score of 0-0.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Noah Cobb came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Noah Cobb was brought on to replace Reggie Cannon. St. Louis City and Colorado Rapids continued to battle it out with no goals scored.
- 46'Georgi Minoungou came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Georgi Minoungou came on as a substitute for Darren Yapi, with St. Louis City and Colorado Rapids still tied 0-0. This early-half adjustment could have added energy to the otherwise evenly matched game.
- 48'St. Louis City continued to press forward.
By the 48th minute, St. Louis City was controlling the game with 59-41 possession and a superior shooting lead of 6-0. Colorado Rapids were under pressure, had yet to create a shot, and remained focused on defense in a 0-0 draw.
- 55'Kosi Thompson came on as a substitute for Hamzat Ojediran.
In the 55th minute, Kosi Thompson came on as a substitute for Hamzat Ojediran. The match remained goalless, with St. Louis City putting more pressure on Colorado Rapids.
- 58'Eduard Löwen came on as a substitute for Sang-bin Jeong.
In the 58th minute, Eduard Löwen came on as a substitute for Sang-bin Jeong, with St. Louis City and Colorado Rapids still tied 0-0. This substitution could help St. Louis City refresh their approach for the remainder of the match.
- 60'St. Louis City dominated the game.
At the 60th minute, St. Louis City was completely controlling the game with possession.61-39and release12-0The finishing touches were crucial. Colorado Rapids mostly defended deep, while their opponents had a superior number of corners.5-1.
- 68'Josh Atencio received a yellow card in the 68th minute.
In the 68th minute, Josh Atencio received a yellow card after a foul. The match between St. Louis City and Colorado Rapids remained tense as neither team was able to make a difference.
- 69'Wayne Frederick comes on, Josh Atencio leaves the game.
In the 69th minute, Wayne Frederick was brought on to replace Josh Atencio. This decision came just one minute after Atencio received a yellow card.
- 72'St. Louis City dominated but failed to score.
By the 72nd minute, St. Louis City was completely controlling the game with 65-35 possession and a superior number of shots on goal (16-1). Colorado Rapids mostly defended deep, with their opponents having 6-1 corners but still unable to break the deadlock.
- 76'Palmer Ault came on in the 76th minute.
In the 76th minute, Palmer Ault came on to replace Simon Becher, in an attempt to make a difference with the game still goalless. This substitution could have given the attack a boost in the final minutes.
- 76'Tomas Ostrák came on as a substitute for Chris Durkin.
In the 76th minute, Tomas Ostrák was brought on to replace Chris Durkin. St. Louis City and Colorado Rapids were still tied 0-0.
- 83'Tomas Ostrák puts St. Louis City ahead.
In the 83rd minute, Tomas Ostrák scored after an assist from Tomas Totland, giving St. Louis City a 1-0 lead over Colorado Rapids. The goal came when St. Louis City were clearly in control and opened up a crucial advantage at the end of the match.
- 84'St. Louis City is in complete control.
In the 84th minute, St. Louis City still completely controlled the game, leading 1-0, dominating possession (67-33) and shots on goal (18-1). Colorado Rapids were almost entirely on the defensive under constant pressure, as evidenced by their 9-1 corner kick difference.
- 87'Lukas MacNaughton came on in the 87th minute.
In the 87th minute, Lukas MacNaughton came on as a substitute for Jaziel Orozco. With St. Louis City leading Colorado Rapids 1-0, this late substitution could help the leading team maintain their advantage.
- 87'St. Louis City made a substitution in the 87th minute.
In the 87th minute, Miguel Perez came on to replace Marcel Hartel. St. Louis City made the substitution while leading 1-0, aiming to maintain their advantage in the final minutes.
- 90+6'Kosi Thompson received a yellow card in injury time.
In the 90+6th minute, Kosi Thompson received a yellow card in the final minutes of the match. St. Louis City still held a 1-0 lead, but the group standings were still undecided.
- KTFinal score: St. Louis City 1-0 Colorado Rapids
The match ended with a score of 1-0.
Updated at 09:38 on 26/07/2026
Match information
Match:St. Louis City vs. Colorado Rapids
Time:July 26, 2026 07:30
Stadium:Energizer Park
St. Louis City will host Colorado Rapids at Energizer Park in an MLS match. The current standings slightly favor the home team, with St. Louis City ranked 8th with 22 points, while Colorado Rapids are ranked 11th with 19 points. However, recent head-to-head history presents a significant challenge for St. Louis City.
St. Louis City has a positive track record.
In their last five matches, St. Louis City have won three, drawn one, and lost one. This run of results shows that the home team is maintaining the necessary stability ahead of the clash at Energizer Park, especially considering they have only lost once in their last five games.
The key takeaway is the trend in results over time. Three wins in their recent matches suggest that St. Louis City are capable of translating positive performances into concrete results. Ranked 8th with 22 points, the home team enters the match in a better position in the league table.
The Colorado Rapids lacks stability, but this shouldn't be taken lightly.
Colorado Rapids have a record of 2 wins and 3 losses in their last 5 matches. Compared to St. Louis City, the visitors' form is less consistent, with wins and losses alternating in their recent run of games.
Nevertheless, Colorado Rapids still have an important advantage from their head-to-head encounters. In the last five meetings, Colorado Rapids won three, drew one, and lost only one against St. Louis City. This trend shows that the away team often creates a difficult game against this opponent, despite the current gap in the league table.
The outcome of the match may be decided by the ability to maintain stability.
With the home advantage and a more positive run of form, St. Louis City will likely want to control the pace of the game cautiously, limiting opportunities for their opponents to exploit moments of lapses in concentration. The difference between the two teams isn't significant in terms of league position, but St. Louis City has a three-point advantage and a better recent record.
Meanwhile, Colorado Rapids need to capitalize on their recent encounters. Three wins in five direct clashes provide a basis for confidence for the visitors, but their current form suggests they must improve their ability to maintain possession if they want to create consistent pressure at Energizer Park.
Since the data doesn't provide information on tactical formations, expected lineups, or absences, the focus of the match will be on form and head-to-head trends. St. Louis City has a basis to be more proactive thanks to their recent performances, while Colorado Rapids can rely on the confidence from their head-to-head record.
Pre-match analysis
St. Louis City has more positive signs: playing at home, higher in the league table, and only one defeat in their last five matches. However, Colorado Rapids are not an easy opponent to underestimate, having won three of their last five encounters.
The match could therefore be a tug-of-war between St. Louis City's current form and Colorado Rapids' head-to-head advantage. The home team is considered slightly more consistent, but to secure a favorable result, they need to maintain focus against an opponent who has often held the upper hand in this fixture.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).