Colorado Rapids SC vs Minnesota United FC, 2018
Overview
Match Preview
Colorado Rapids SC vs Minnesota United FC — MLS .
- Colorado Rapids SC 18 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- Minnesota United FC 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Apolinar Mariscal
- Referee Mike Kampmeinert
- Referee Hilario Grajeda
- Referee Victor Rivas
- Referee Ismir Pekmic
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 18 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 17 | 29 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 18 | 25 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 18 | 23 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 18 | 20 |
| 11 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 |
| 14 | Montreal Impact FC | 18 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 17 | 34 |
| 17 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 34 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 33 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 32 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 18 | 27 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 27 |
| 22 | St. Louis City | 18 | 26 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 24 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 17 | 24 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 24 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 18 | 22 |
| 27 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 22 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 18 | 21 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 18 | 17 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 14 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun | Minnesota United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 14 Jun | Chicago Fire FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Jun | Houston Dynamo | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Jun | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 May | Portland Timbers | H | 2–3 | L |
| 19 May | New York City FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Jun | Sporting Kansas City | A | 1–4 | L |
| 27 May | Montreal Impact FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 May | Sporting Kansas City | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 May | San Jose Earthquakes | H | 1–3 | L |
| 10 May | Los Angeles FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Colorado Rapids SC | Minnesota United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #26 | Position | #25 |
| 22 | Points | 24 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 7 / 1 / 10 | W / D / L | 6 / 6 / 6 |
| 27 | Scored | 20 |
| 25 | Conceded | 25 |
| +2 | GD | -5 |
| 1.22 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 39% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
68%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Colorado Rapids SC this season
32%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
Colorado Rapids SC are 26th (22 pts). Minnesota United FC are 25th (24 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Colorado Rapids SC
0-15
3/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
4/–
61-75
3/4
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Minnesota United FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/3
61-75
2/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Colorado Rapids SC
| Rafael Navarro | 7 G | 3 A |
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 8 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Colorado Rapids SC and Minnesota United FC.
- 5' Minnesota United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' It looks surprising Colorado Rapids SC does not make any changes. Jack Price has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' A quiet spell here at . Colorado Rapids SC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 25' Jack McBean is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Minnesota United FC so far.
- 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Minnesota United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 35' The travelling Minnesota United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' Minnesota United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 45' Colorado Rapids SC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 50' Colorado Rapids SC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 55' The home supporters are growing impatient. Colorado Rapids SC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 60' New Zealand international Michael Boxall has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 65' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 70' Supporters expect more eagerness from Johan Blomberg, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 75' It is a cagey affair so far. Colorado Rapids SC in their trying to find a way past Minnesota United FC's compact .
- 80' Edgar Castillo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 85' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 90' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Colorado Rapids SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 5
- 19
- 4
- 2
- 1
-
32
Jack McBean ↓ Joseph Mason 73'
-
8
Johan Blomberg ↓ Shkelzen Gashi 69'
- 28
-
94
Marlon Hairston ↓ Enzo Martinez 33'
- 27
Bench
-
10
Joseph Mason ↑ 73'
-
11
Shkelzen Gashi ↑ 69'
-
90
Enzo Martinez ↑ 33'
- 44
- 21
- 18
- 22
Coach
Anthony Hudson
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
21
Christian Ramirez ↓ Mason Toye 81'
-
25
Darwin Quintero ↓ Wyatt Omsberg 85'
- 32
- 10
- 20
- 33
- 26
- 15
- 14
-
17
Collin Martin ↓ Ibson 64'
Bench
-
7
Ibson ↑ 64'
-
22
Wyatt Omsberg ↑ 85'
- 2
-
23
Mason Toye ↑ 81'
- 16
- 19
- 24
Coach
Adrian Heath
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Emanuel Reynoso | 4 |
| Cole Bassett | 4 |
| Robin Lod | 3 |
| Hassani Dotson | 3 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 3 |
| Tani Oluwaseyi | 2 |
| Sang-bin Jeong | 2 |
| Kevin Cabral | 2 |
Colorado Rapids SC Form
2018-06-24
Colorado Rapids SC
3–2
Minnesota United FC
W
2018-06-14
Colorado Rapids SC
2–2
Chicago Fire FC
D
2018-06-10
Houston Dynamo
2–0
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2018-06-02
Colorado Rapids SC
1–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
2018-05-27
Colorado Rapids SC
2–3
Portland Timbers
L
2018-05-19
New York City FC
4–0
Colorado Rapids SC
L
Minnesota United FC Form
2018-06-24
Colorado Rapids SC
3–2
Minnesota United FC
L
2018-06-04
Sporting Kansas City
4–1
Minnesota United FC
L
2018-05-27
Minnesota United FC
2–0
Montreal Impact FC
W
2018-05-20
Minnesota United FC
1–1
Sporting Kansas City
D
2018-05-12
Minnesota United FC
1–3
San Jose Earthquakes
L
2018-05-10
Los Angeles FC
2–0
Minnesota United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.19
Colorado Rapids SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Colorado Rapids SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.6
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Colorado Rapids SC or Draw
76%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
46%
Colorado Rapids SC or Minnesota United FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Minnesota United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.3%
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 2
5.8%
1 – 0
5.5%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
4.1%
4 – 1
3.6%
0 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Colorado Rapids SC
| Handicap | Colorado Rapids SC covers | Push | Minnesota United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 16% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 21% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 13% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

