Colorado Rapids SC vs Minnesota United FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Colorado Rapids SC vs Minnesota United FC — MLS .
- Colorado Rapids SC 34 games · 43 pts (2026/26)
- Minnesota United FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Nima Saghafi
- Referee Adam Garner
- Referee Victor Rivas
- Referee Ramy Touchan
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jun | Minnesota United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Jun | FC Cincinnati | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 May | Philadelphia Union | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 May | Columbus Crew SC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 20 May | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 May | Real Salt Lake | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jun | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Jun | Philadelphia Union | H | 2–3 | L |
| 29 May | Atlanta United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 26 May | Houston Dynamo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 May | Columbus Crew SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 May | Chicago Fire FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Colorado Rapids SC | Minnesota United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #27 | Position | #25 |
| 43 | Points | 44 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 7 / 15 | W / D / L | 11 / 11 / 12 |
| 47 | Scored | 56 |
| 50 | Conceded | 58 |
| -3 | GD | -2 |
| 1.26 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 35% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Colorado Rapids SC this season
21%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
Colorado Rapids SC are 27th (43 pts). Minnesota United FC are 25th (44 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Colorado Rapids SC
0-15
4/3
16-30
8/5
31-45
4/5
46-60
8/4
61-75
5/9
76+
6/14
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Minnesota United FC
0-15
4/9
16-30
5/10
31-45
7/5
46-60
8/5
61-75
9/5
76+
11/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Colorado Rapids SC
| Paxten Aaronson | 8 G | 8 A |
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 18 G | 4 A |
| Anthony Markanich | 9 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Colorado Rapids SC and Minnesota United FC get this one started.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ethan Finlay suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' Kellyn Acosta has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 26' Andre Shinyashiki is having his name booked by the referee on 26.
- 29' Kei Kamara has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 29 minutes.
- 34' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lalas Abubakar is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Minnesota United FC.
- 39' The home supporters are growing impatient. Colorado Rapids SC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 44' Minnesota United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 49' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 54' Colorado Rapids SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Minnesota United FC backline.
- 57' It is a substitution in Minnesota United FC team. Michael Boxall is replaced by Chase Gasper on 57 minute.
- 62' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 64' The crowd applauds Ethan Finlay as he leaves the pitch. Abu Danladi steps in for Minnesota United FC.
- 66' The Minnesota United FC bench stirs into life. Osvaldo Alonso is withdrawn and Collin Martin gets his opportunity.
- 67' The Colorado Rapids SC manager makes a substitution. Andre Shinyashiki departs to be replaced by Nicolas Mezquida.
- 69' That is a Yellow card for Minnesota United FC. Chase Gasper will be fuming at that decision.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Johan Blomberg. He replaces Cole Bassett on 73 minute.
- 78' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Darwin Quintero.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Danny Wilson. He replaces Jack Price on 82 minute.
- 87' A quiet spell here at . Minnesota United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Nicolas Mezquida argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- The points are shared — Colorado Rapids SC 1-0 Minnesota United FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Colorado Rapids SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 5
-
19
Jack Price ↓ Danny Wilson 82'
- 1
- 10
- 28
-
26
Cole Bassett ↓ Johan Blomberg 73'
- 6
- 23
- 13
- 99
Bench
- 31
-
4
Danny Wilson ↑ 82'
-
8
Johan Blomberg ↑ 73'
- 44
- 17
-
20
Nicolas Mezquida ↑ 67'
- 22
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 3
- 12
- 6
- 9
- 25
- 10
-
15
Michael Boxall ↓ Chase Gasper 57'
- 14
-
13
Ethan Finlay ↓ Abu Danladi 64'
- 31
Bench
-
17
Collin Martin ↑ 66'
- 4
-
99
Abu Danladi ↑ 64'
- 22
- 23
-
77
Chase Gasper ↑ 57'
- 97
Coach
Adrian Heath
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cole Bassett | 4 |
| Emanuel Reynoso | 4 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 3 |
| Kelvin Yeboah | 3 |
| Robin Lod | 3 |
| Darren Yapi | 3 |
| Hassani Dotson | 3 |
| Luis Amarilla | 2 |
Head to Head
Colorado Rapids SC Form
2019-06-09
Colorado Rapids SC
1–0
Minnesota United FC
W
2019-06-02
Colorado Rapids SC
3–1
FC Cincinnati
W
2019-05-30
Philadelphia Union
1–1
Colorado Rapids SC
D
2019-05-26
Colorado Rapids SC
3–2
Columbus Crew SC
W
2019-05-20
Los Angeles Galaxy
0–1
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2019-05-12
Colorado Rapids SC
2–3
Real Salt Lake
L
Minnesota United FC Form
2019-06-09
Colorado Rapids SC
1–0
Minnesota United FC
L
2019-06-02
Minnesota United FC
2–3
Philadelphia Union
L
2019-05-29
Atlanta United FC
3–0
Minnesota United FC
L
2019-05-26
Minnesota United FC
1–0
Houston Dynamo
W
2019-05-19
Minnesota United FC
1–0
Columbus Crew SC
W
2019-05-12
Chicago Fire FC
2–0
Minnesota United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.88
Colorado Rapids SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for:
Colorado Rapids SC to win 58% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Colorado Rapids SC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.92
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Colorado Rapids SC or Draw
81%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
42%
Colorado Rapids SC or Minnesota United FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Colorado Rapids SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
9.4%
0 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
6%
3 – 0
5.8%
1 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 2
3.2%
4 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Colorado Rapids SC
| Handicap | Colorado Rapids SC covers | Push | Minnesota United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 23% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

