Football Result

Verification of the Result Prediction

Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

In a tightly contested USL Championship match held at Rio Grande Credit Union Field, New Mexico United and Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC battled to a 1-1 draw. Marlon Vargas put New Mexico United ahead in the 22nd minute, but Kalen Ryden's own goal in the 41st minute leveled the score for Colorado Springs. New Mexico dominated possession with 64.1%, yet only managed 1 shot on target from their 11 attempts, revealing an inefficiency in their attack. Colorado Springs, despite having less possession, managed 2 shots on target from 9 attempts. The game saw a flurry of fouls, with New Mexico committing 12 and receiving 5 yellow cards, compared to Colorado Springs' 5 fouls and no yellow cards.
The AI's pre-game prediction favored a New Mexico United win, but the draw shows the unpredictable nature of soccer. The AI expected a balanced game. Considering recent form, New Mexico United has been inconsistent at home, while Colorado Springs has struggled on the road. Looking at their previous five encounters, New Mexico has won three times, while Colorado Springs has secured two victories. New Mexico United will face San Antonio FC next, while Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC will play against Oakland Roots.
New Mexico's recent form includes two high-scoring wins away from home and a draw in the USL Jägermeister Cup, suggesting their attack can be potent, but their home form needs improvement. Colorado Springs has had a mixed bag of results, with a recent win in the Jägermeister Cup but a heavy defeat on the road, indicating inconsistency. Both teams will need to address their inconsistencies if they hope to improve their positions in the USL Championship standings. Analyzing the game in relation to previous matches, New Mexico tends to perform better offensively against Colorado Springs at home, while Colorado Springs often struggles to score in Albuquerque.