Phoenix Rising vs Colorado Springs preview and prediction
The match
Colorado Springs travel to Wild Horse Pass Stadium in the USL Championship on Thursday 20 August (03:00 WAT) to face Phoenix Rising. Phoenix Rising are 8th with 40 points from 30 games (in the bottom half), while Colorado Springs sit 5th on 47 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Phoenix Rising's last 5: LDDWL Most recently they lost to Lexington 0–1 away. They average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Colorado Springs's last 5: WDLLW Most recently they beat Birmingham Legion 3–2 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Colorado Springs arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 5 July 2026, finished Colorado Springs 3–1 Phoenix Rising. Across their last 2 meetings Phoenix Rising have won 0, Colorado Springs 2, with 0 draws and 2.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.4 for Phoenix Rising and 1.4 for Colorado Springs. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 58%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Phoenix Rising 1–1 Colorado Springs. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Phoenix Rising37%fair 2.71 · @2.40
Draw23%fair 4.41 · @3.40
Colorado Springs40%fair 2.47 · @2.55
2.81Expected goals
1.37Phoenix Rising xG
1.44Colorado Springs xG
58%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–19%
1–29%
1–08%
2–18%
0–26%
From our goals model: Phoenix Rising 1.4 – 1.4 Colorado Springs expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Phoenix Rising vs Colorado Springs?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Phoenix Rising vs Colorado Springs?
On our numbers Phoenix Rising have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Colorado Springs 40%.
How many goals will there be in Phoenix Rising vs Colorado Springs?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Phoenix Rising vs Colorado Springs?
Our predicted score is Phoenix Rising 1–1 Colorado Springs, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Phoenix Rising vs Colorado Springs?
Phoenix Rising vs Colorado Springs (USL Championship) kicks off on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 03:00 (West Africa Time) at Wild Horse Pass Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
