Venue: CITYPARK — St. Louis, Missouri
Scheduled Kickoff: 7:30 PM CT / 5:30 PM PT / 8:30 PM ET
Surface: Natural grass
Capacity: ~22,500
Atmosphere: One of MLS’s most intense and vertically‑oriented home environments; St. Louis’ high‑pressing identity is amplified by CITYPARK’s compact design and loud supporter culture.
Weather Forecast — St. Louis, MO
Temperature: 86°F at kickoff
Humidity: 63%
Wind: 8 mph SSW
Rain Chance: 20%
Match Impact:
Warm, humid conditions slow tempo late
Slight wind favors diagonal balls and wide play
CITYPARK’s fast pitch enhances St. Louis’ pressing and transition game
Injury Report
Colorado Rapids
Rafael Navarro — FW: Active
Djordje Mihailovic — MF: Active
Cole Bassett — MF: Active
Andreas Maxsø — DF: Active
Injuries:
Kevin Cabral — FW: Out (hamstring)
Sam Vines — DF: Day‑to‑day (ankle)
St. Louis City SC
João Klauss — FW: Active
Eduard Löwen — MF: Active
Rasmus Alm — MF: Active
Tim Parker — DF: Active
Injuries:
Celio Pompeu — MF: Out (knee)
Jake Nerwinski — DF: Day‑to‑day (groin)
Key Tactical Matchups
1. Djordje Mihailovic (COL) vs. Eduard Löwen (STL)
Mihailovic is Colorado’s most important creator and tempo‑setter.
Löwen’s physicality and ball‑winning are crucial to St. Louis’ midfield structure.
Whoever wins this duel determines midfield rhythm and transition control.
2. João Klauss (STL) vs. Andreas Maxsø (COL)
Klauss’ physicality, aerial presence, and box movement remain elite.
Maxsø must avoid being dragged out of position by Klauss’ drifting runs.
St. Louis’ best scoring chances often come from Klauss attacking the right channel.
3. Rafael Navarro (COL) vs. Tim Parker (STL)
Navarro’s finishing and hold‑up play have been strong in 2026.
Parker’s positioning is reliable, but he can be exposed by quick combinations.
Colorado needs Navarro to win duels to stay competitive.
4. St. Louis Press vs. Colorado Build‑Up
St. Louis’ high press is one of MLS’s most aggressive.
Colorado’s back line has struggled under pressure this season.
If Colorado breaks the press, they can exploit space behind St. Louis’ midfield.
Recent Team Form
Colorado Rapids (6‑9‑1)
Last 5 matches: 2‑3‑0
Goals For: 21
Goals Against: 30
Road Record: 2‑5‑1
Form Summary:
Mihailovic in strong creative form
Navarro providing consistent scoring
Defense leaking goals at a high rate
Road performances remain inconsistent
St. Louis City SC (6‑6‑4)
Last 5 matches: 2‑2‑1
Goals For: 23
Goals Against: 22
Home Record: 4‑2‑2
Form Summary:
Klauss in strong form
Löwen controlling midfield
Pressing system generating chances
Defense occasionally vulnerable in transition
Series History
All‑time MLS meetings: St. Louis leads 3‑1‑1
At CITYPARK: St. Louis leads 2‑0‑0
Scoring Trends:
Average goals per match: 3.2
St. Louis averages 2.0 goals at home vs Colorado
Colorado tends to struggle against St. Louis’ pressing structure
St. Louis has historically controlled this matchup, especially at home.
Betting Trends
Colorado has conceded 2+ goals in 7 of last 10 matches
St. Louis has scored in 8 of last 10 home matches
Colorado overs hit in 6 of last 9
St. Louis matches hit BTTS in 7 of last 10
MATCH ODDS
Colorado Rapids + 250
St. Louis City SC + 100
Draw + 300
Over 3 – 110 Under 3 – 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 24, 2026
