Colorado Rapids SC vs Minnesota United FC, MLS 2026 MLS IS BACK GROUP STAGE
Overview
Match Preview
Colorado Rapids SC vs Minnesota United FC — MLS at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
- Colorado Rapids SC 34 games · 43 pts (2026/26)
- Minnesota United FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Jair Marrufo
- Referee Kevin Klinger
- Referee Guido Gonzalez
- Referee R. Mendoza
- Referee Micheal Barwegen
8 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 4.6 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul | Minnesota United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Jul | Sporting Kansas City | A | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Jul | Real Salt Lake | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | Orlando City SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Feb | D.C. United SC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Oct | Los Angeles FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Jul | Real Salt Lake | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Jul | Sporting Kansas City | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Mar | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 5–2 | W |
| 02 Mar | Portland Timbers | A | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Oct | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 1–2 | 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' And we are off! Colorado Rapids SC vs Minnesota United FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Colorado Rapids SC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Adrian Heath will be considering his options from the bench.
- 12' Controversy at the stadium! Luis Amarilla argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 15' Hassani Dotson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 15.
- 19' What composure from Kei Kamara! The Sierra Leone international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 24' Drew Moor has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 29' It’s high time Robin Fraser made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 34' Minnesota United FC is showing some good football. However, Minnesota United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 36' What a moment for Ethan Finlay! That strike on 36 puts his side firmly in control.
- 41' It looks like no one’s ball. Minnesota United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 43' Ethan Finlay adds to his 0 season tally! Minnesota United FC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 48' Hassani Dotson needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 52' Drew Moor has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 52.
- 55' Collen Warner makes way for Nicolas Mezquida at the 55 minute mark. A tactical switch from Colorado Rapids SC.
- 58' That is a Yellow card for Minnesota United FC. Robin Lod will be fuming at that decision.
- 59' Brilliant from the ! Jon Lewis makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 59.
- 64' Denmark international Younes Namli has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 69' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 71' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kellyn Acosta.
- 74' Luis Amarilla makes way for Aaron Schoenfeld at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Minnesota United FC.
- 79' 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 Lalas Abubakar suffering a number of foals already.
- 82' Colorado Rapids SC ring the changes. Diego Rubio has done his job and it is now time for Cole Bassett to step up.
- 85' The referee shows Colorado Rapids SC player a Yellow card on 85.
- 86' The whistle greets Ethan Finlay as he departs to be replaced by Marlon Hairston.
- 90' The whistle greets Younes Namli as he departs to be replaced by Braian Galvan.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jose Aja.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Colorado Rapids SC Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Younes Namli ↓ Braian Galvan 90'
-
9
Nicolas Benezet ↓ Jon Lewis 55'
-
11
Diego Rubio ↓ Cole Bassett 82'
- 2
- 3
- 10
- 6
- 32
- 23
- 13
- 50
Bench
- 5
- 27
-
26
Cole Bassett ↑ 82'
-
20
Nicolas Mezquida ↑ 55'
-
52
Braian Galvan ↑ 90'
-
7
Jon Lewis ↑ 55'
- 15
- 99
- 18
Coach
Robin Fraser
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
-
17
Robin Lod ↓ Raheem Edwards 86'
- 1
- 6
- 15
-
13
Ethan Finlay ↓ Marlon Hairston 86'
- 4
- 9
- 8
- 31
- 77
Bench
- 5
-
44
Raheem Edwards ↑ 86'
-
94
Marlon Hairston ↑ 86'
- 7
- 23
-
12
Aaron Schoenfeld ↑ 74'
- 18
- 11
- 99
- 41
Coach
Adrian Heath
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Emanuel Reynoso | 4 |
| Cole Bassett | 4 |
| Kelvin Yeboah | 3 |
| Robin Lod | 3 |
| Darren Yapi | 3 |
| Hassani Dotson | 3 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 3 |
| Andre Shinyashiki | 2 |
Head to Head
Colorado Rapids SC Form
2020-07-23
Colorado Rapids SC
2–2
Minnesota United FC
D
2020-07-18
Sporting Kansas City
3–2
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2020-07-13
Real Salt Lake
2–0
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2020-03-08
Colorado Rapids SC
2–1
Orlando City SC
W
2020-02-29
D.C. United SC
1–2
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2019-10-06
Los Angeles FC
3–1
Colorado Rapids SC
L
Minnesota United FC Form
2020-07-23
Colorado Rapids SC
2–2
Minnesota United FC
D
2020-07-18
Real Salt Lake
0–0
Minnesota United FC
D
2020-07-13
Sporting Kansas City
1–2
Minnesota United FC
W
2020-03-08
San Jose Earthquakes
2–5
Minnesota United FC
W
2020-03-02
Portland Timbers
1–3
Minnesota United FC
W
2019-10-21
Minnesota United FC
1–2
Los Angeles Galaxy
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.67
Colorado Rapids SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52
Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for:
Colorado Rapids SC or Minnesota United FC 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Colorado Rapids SC or Draw
67%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
59%
Colorado Rapids SC or Minnesota United FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Minnesota United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.1%
0 – 0
5.7%
2 – 0
5.7%
0 – 1
5.5%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Colorado Rapids SC
| Handicap | Colorado Rapids SC covers | Push | Minnesota United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 19% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.