Thursday , 2 July 2026

Colorado Rapids SC vs Minnesota United FC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2021
Colorado Rapids SC
2 – 0
Full Time
Minnesota United FC
Thu 8 Jul 2021 · 01:00 UTC Dick's Sporting Goods Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 36' Osvaldo Alonso
Cole Bassett 36' Y
Y 37' Osvaldo Alonso
Braian Galvan 45' Y
Danny Wilson 83' Y
Danny Wilson 84' Y
R 86' Ramon Abila

Overview

Match Preview

Colorado Rapids SC vs Minnesota United FC — MLS at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.

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

9
3
7
Colorado Rapids SC 19 games · Avg 3.3 goals Minnesota United FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-07-08 Colorado Rapids SC 2–0 Minnesota United FC 2021-05-09 Colorado Rapids SC 3–2 Minnesota United FC 2020-11-23 Minnesota United FC 3–0 Colorado Rapids SC 2020-10-29 Minnesota United FC 2–1 Colorado Rapids SC 2020-07-23 Colorado Rapids SC 2–2 Minnesota United FC

Recent Form

Colorado Rapids SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jul Minnesota United FC H 2–0 W
05 Jul Seattle Sounders FC H 1–1 D
24 Jun Sporting Kansas City A 1–3 L
19 Jun FC Cincinnati A 2–0 W
30 May FC Dallas H 3–0 W
23 May Los Angeles FC A 1–2 L
Minnesota United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jul Colorado Rapids SC A 0–2 L
04 Jul San Jose Earthquakes H 2–2 D
27 Jun Portland Timbers A 1–0 W
24 Jun Austin FC H 2–0 W
20 Jun FC Dallas A 1–1 D
30 May Real Salt Lake A 1–1 D

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)
68% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
20% Clean Sheets
Colorado Rapids SC this season
33% Clean Sheets
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' KICK OFF: Minnesota United FC gets underway.
  • 5' Colorado Rapids SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Minnesota United FC that had 282 games and scored 414 goals.
  • 15' 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 Brent Kallman suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' The travelling Minnesota United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 35' Colorado Rapids SC have won 394 goals from 272 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 36' The referee shows Minnesota United FC player a Yellow card on 36.
  • 37' Osvaldo Alonso has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 37.
  • 42' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jan Gregus is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Minnesota United FC.
  • 45' What composure from Braian Galvan! The Argentina international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 45' Colorado Rapids SC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 45.
  • 50' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jukka Raitala made 279 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 55' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 60' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Colorado Rapids SC and Minnesota United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 65' The supporters are chanting for Ramon Abila. He replaces Adrien Hunou on 65 minute.
  • 67' Michael Barrios makes way for Andre Shinyashiki at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Colorado Rapids SC.
  • 72' Colombia international Michael Barrios has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 76' Minnesota United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Niko Hansen is hanging Robin Lod on the field on 76 minute.
  • 77' The Minnesota United FC bench stirs into life. Osvaldo Alonso is withdrawn and Hassani Dotson gets his opportunity.
  • 80' The whistle greets Nicolas Mezquida as he departs to be replaced by Drew Moor.
  • 81' What composure from Andre Shinyashiki! The Brazil international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 83' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Danny Wilson on 83 minutes.
  • 84' The referee shows Colorado Rapids SC player a Yellow card on 84.
  • 86' Poor challenge from Ramon Abila. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
  • 90' Collen Warner has so much to prove this time. He replaces Cole Bassett on 90 minute.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for Colorado Rapids SC and Minnesota United FC (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

Colorado Rapids SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Robin Fraser

Minnesota United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Adrian Heath

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cole Bassett 4
Emanuel Reynoso 4
Gyasi Zardes 3
Robin Lod 3
Hassani Dotson 3
Luis Amarilla 2
Kei Kamara 2
Ethan Finlay 2

Head to Head

2021-07-08 Colorado Rapids SC 2–0 Minnesota United FC 2021-05-09 Colorado Rapids SC 3–2 Minnesota United FC 2020-11-23 Minnesota United FC 3–0 Colorado Rapids SC 2020-10-29 Minnesota United FC 2–1 Colorado Rapids SC 2020-07-23 Colorado Rapids SC 2–2 Minnesota United FC

Colorado Rapids SC Form

2021-07-08 Colorado Rapids SC 2–0 Minnesota United FC W 2021-07-05 Colorado Rapids SC 1–1 Seattle Sounders FC D 2021-06-24 Sporting Kansas City 3–1 Colorado Rapids SC L 2021-06-19 FC Cincinnati 0–2 Colorado Rapids SC W 2021-05-30 Colorado Rapids SC 3–0 FC Dallas W 2021-05-23 Los Angeles FC 2–1 Colorado Rapids SC L

Minnesota United FC Form

2021-07-08 Colorado Rapids SC 2–0 Minnesota United FC L 2021-07-04 Minnesota United FC 2–2 San Jose Earthquakes D 2021-06-27 Portland Timbers 0–1 Minnesota United FC W 2021-06-24 Minnesota United FC 2–0 Austin FC W 2021-06-20 FC Dallas 1–1 Minnesota United FC D 2021-05-30 Real Salt Lake 1–1 Minnesota United FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.65 Colorado Rapids SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08 Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Colorado Rapids SC50% Draw26% Minnesota United FC24%
Actual: Colorado Rapids SC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Colorado Rapids SC or Draw
76%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
50%
Colorado Rapids SC or Minnesota United FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Colorado Rapids SC35% Draw46% Minnesota United FC19%
Actual: Colorado Rapids SC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
8.5%
0 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
6%
3 – 1
5.1%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Colorado Rapids SC

Handicap Colorado Rapids SC covers Push Minnesota United FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 15% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 23% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 14% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
35% ✗
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.