Sporting Kansas City II desperately need points on Sunday, Aug 16 at 2:00 AM in the MLS Next Pro. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Sporting Kansas City II come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5). Colorado Rapids II, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 0D 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Sporting Kansas City II head into this on the back of a defeat, while Colorado Rapids II arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Sporting Kansas City II and Colorado Rapids II have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (5W–1D–4W). Their last encounter ended in Colorado Rapids II won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Sporting Kansas City II a slight edge, but Colorado Rapids II are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.