El Paso Locomotive desperately need points on Sunday, Aug 23 at 3:00 AM in the USL Championship. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 2D 1L). El Paso Locomotive travel struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC won their last outing, while El Paso Locomotive suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

History strongly favours Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC here — they've won 4 of 10 previous meetings against El Paso Locomotive, with 5 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 2–2 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though El Paso Locomotive will make it uncomfortable. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC to win.