San Jose Earthquakes desperately need points on Thursday, Oct 29 at 3:30 AM in the MLS. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

San Jose Earthquakes come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5). Colorado Rapids, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — San Jose Earthquakes and Colorado Rapids have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–2D–4W). Their last encounter ended in Colorado Rapids won 0–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Colorado Rapids's quality should tell even on the road. San Jose Earthquakes will push, but the visitors have too much class. Colorado Rapids to win.