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In a surprising turn of events in the MLS, the San Jose Earthquakes defeated the Colorado Rapids 2-0 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. The Earthquakes, playing a 3-4-2-1 formation, took the lead just before halftime with a goal from DeJuan Jones in the 45+2 minute. Cristian Arango extended their lead in the 67th minute. The Rapids, despite playing at home in a 4-4-2 formation, struggled to convert their opportunities, managing only four shots on target out of eleven total shots. While possession was relatively even (48.7% for Colorado and 51.3% for San Jose), the Earthquakes proved more clinical in front of goal. The Rapids also accumulated four yellow cards compared to the Earthquakes' one, indicating a more undisciplined performance.
This result defied the AI's pre-game prediction, which favored a Colorado Rapids win, with a 44.1% win probability for the home side, and labeled the game as not expected balanced. The Earthquakes' victory suggests a potential upswing in their form, as they prepare to face Inter Miami CF, after winning the U.S. Open Cup against Sacramento Republic and beating Portland Timbers in their previous two games. Meanwhile, the Rapids are in a slump, having failed to win their last three MLS games, which included two draws and a loss, and they are now preparing to face Real Salt Lake. Looking at previous games, Colorado's struggles to score have been a recent trend, while San Jose has been showing signs of offensive improvement. Based on the head-to-head record between Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake, the games are usually tight.

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