Phoenix Rising vs Colorado Springs: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Thursday 20 August the USL Championship brings Phoenix Rising against Colorado Springs at Wild Horse Pass Stadium. Kick-off: 03:00 WAT. In the table, Phoenix Rising are 8th, lower half, on 40 points after 30 matches; Colorado Springs are 5th (upper half) with 47.
Current form
Phoenix Rising, last 5: LDDWL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Lexington, away. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Colorado Springs, last 5: WDLLW Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Birmingham Legion, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Colorado Springs, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.8 for Phoenix Rising.
Head to head
When they last met (5 Jul 2026) it ended Colorado Springs 3–1 Phoenix Rising. The last 2 head-to-heads: Phoenix Rising 0 wins, Colorado Springs 2, draws 0. Those games averaged 2.5 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Phoenix Rising 1.4 xG, Colorado Springs 1.4 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Phoenix Rising 38%, draw 21%, Colorado Springs 41%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.65.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (76%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Phoenix Rising 1–1 Colorado Springs. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Phoenix Rising38%fair 2.64 · @2.40
Draw21%fair 4.68 · @3.40
Colorado Springs41%fair 2.45 · @2.55
2.81Expected goals
1.37Phoenix Rising xG
1.44Colorado Springs xG
58%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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 38% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Colorado Springs 41%.
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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
