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 15 games · 16 pts (2026/26)
- Minnesota United FC 15 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Jair Marrufo
- Referee Kevin Klinger
- Referee Guido Gonzalez
- Referee R. Mendoza
- Referee Micheal Barwegen
4 games this season
🟨 0.5/game
⚽ 1.8 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #26 | Position | #23 |
| 16 | Points | 22 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 5 / 1 / 9 | W / D / L | 6 / 4 / 5 |
| 25 | Scored | 18 |
| 24 | Conceded | 22 |
| +1 | GD | -4 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 1.47 |
| 33% | Win % | 40% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
68%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Colorado Rapids SC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
Colorado Rapids SC are 26th (16 pts). Minnesota United FC are 23rd (22 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
2/4
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Minnesota United FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Colorado Rapids SC is hosting Minnesota United FC for another epic battle.
- 5' 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.
- 10' The 35-year-old Ethan Finlay has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 12' Luis Amarilla picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 15' A moment of madness from Hassani Dotson on 15 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Minnesota United FC will be frustrated.
- 19' Kei Kamara doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 24' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 29' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 34' Colorado Rapids SC have won 394 goals from 272 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 36' Ethan Finlay doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 41' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jose Aja is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Minnesota United FC.
- 43' Ethan Finlay is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 48' 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.
- 52' A moment of madness from Drew Moor on 52 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Colorado Rapids SC will be frustrated.
- 55' Another substitution for Colorado Rapids SC to replace Collen Warner by Nicolas Mezquida on 55 minute.
- 58' The referee shows Minnesota United FC player a Yellow card on 58.
- 59' GOAL! Jon Lewis fires home to make it 2-2!
- 64' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Colorado Rapids SC that had 272 games and scored 394 goals.
- 69' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 71' The referee shows Colorado Rapids SC player a Yellow card on 71.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Aaron Schoenfeld. He replaces Luis Amarilla on 74 minute.
- 79' Chile international Diego Rubio has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 82' A tactical swap from Colorado Rapids SC — Cole Bassett on, Diego Rubio off on 82 minutes.
- 85' The referee calls foul for Lalas Abubakar. He receives a Yellow card.
- 86' Marlon Hairston has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ethan Finlay on 86 minute.
- 90' Another change for Colorado Rapids SC made on 90 minute. Younes Namli leaves to be changed by Braian Galvan.
- 90' Jose Aja has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Robin Lod | 3 |
| Hassani Dotson | 3 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 3 |
| Tani Oluwaseyi | 2 |
| Sang-bin Jeong | 2 |
| Kevin Cabral | 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
1.69
Colorado Rapids SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for:
Colorado Rapids SC or Minnesota United FC 74% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.06
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Colorado Rapids SC or Draw
70%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
56%
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
11.8%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
5%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Colorado Rapids SC
| Handicap | Colorado Rapids SC covers | Push | Minnesota United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 20% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.