Minnesota United FC vs Colorado Rapids SC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Minnesota United FC vs Colorado Rapids SC — MLS .
- Minnesota United FC 15 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- Colorado Rapids SC 15 games · 16 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Rubiel Vazquez
- Referee Drew Fischer
- Referee Logan Brown
- Referee Joe Dickerson
- Referee
10 games this season
🟨 2.3/game
⚽ 8.6 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Aug | FC Dallas | A | 3–5 | L |
| 04 Aug | Portland Timbers | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Jul | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Jul | Real Salt Lake | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Jul | FC Dallas | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Minnesota United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Aug | San Jose Earthquakes | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Aug | Montreal Impact FC | H | 6–3 | W |
| 28 Jul | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Jul | New York City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Jul | Portland Timbers | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Minnesota United FC | Colorado Rapids SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | Position | #26 |
| 22 | Points | 16 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 6 / 4 / 5 | W / D / L | 5 / 1 / 9 |
| 18 | Scored | 25 |
| 22 | Conceded | 24 |
| -4 | GD | +1 |
| 1.47 | PPG | 1.07 |
| 40% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
68%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
20%
Clean Sheets
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Minnesota United FC are 23rd (22 pts). Colorado Rapids SC are 26th (16 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Minnesota United FC to score. At the same time, Colorado Rapids SC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Finland international Robin Lod has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' Colorado Rapids SC 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.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 30' 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.
- 35' Danny Wilson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 272 appearances.
- 39' Darwin Quintero puts Minnesota United FC on the lead.
- 44' Minnesota United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Colorado Rapids SC's shape.
- 45' Kellyn Acosta has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
- 50' Colorado Rapids SC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 55' Over 55 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 60' The referee shows Minnesota United FC player a Yellow card on 60.
- 65' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 67' Colorado Rapids SC ring the changes. Diego Rubio has done his job and it is now time for Nicolas Mezquida to step up.
- 71' The crowd applauds Kevin Molino as he leaves the pitch. Ethan Finlay steps in for Minnesota United FC.
- 76' Colorado Rapids SC is showing some good football. However, Colorado Rapids SC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 79' Another substitution for Minnesota United FC to replace Darwin Quintero by Hassani Dotson on 79 minute.
- 80' Colorado Rapids SC make a change. Danny Wilson trudges off to be replaced by Andre Shinyashiki on 80 minutes.
- 83' Poor challenge from Michael Boxall. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 88' Colorado Rapids SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- Full Time. Minnesota United FC beats Colorado Rapids SC
Lineups
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 19
- 16
- 3
- 6
-
9
Angelo Rodriguez ↓ Abu Danladi 71'
- 25
- 15
-
7
Kevin Molino ↓ Ethan Finlay 71'
- 8
- 77
Bench
- 12
- 10
- 14
-
99
Abu Danladi ↑ 71'
-
13
Ethan Finlay ↑ 71'
-
31
Hassani Dotson ↑ 79'
- 97
Coach
Adrian Heath
Colorado Rapids SC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Diego Rubio ↓ Nicolas Mezquida 67'
- 2
- 31
- 5
- 4
- 10
- 28
- 6
- 23
- 11
- 13
Bench
- 17
- 26
- 3
-
20
Nicolas Mezquida ↑ 67'
- 15
-
99
Andre Shinyashiki ↑ 80'
- 22
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Emanuel Reynoso | 4 |
| Cole Bassett | 4 |
| Hassani Dotson | 3 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 3 |
| Robin Lod | 3 |
| Kevin Molino | 2 |
| Abu Danladi | 2 |
| Kelvin Yeboah | 2 |
Head to Head
Minnesota United FC Form
2019-08-15
Minnesota United FC
1–0
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2019-08-11
FC Dallas
5–3
Minnesota United FC
L
2019-08-04
Minnesota United FC
1–0
Portland Timbers
W
2019-07-28
Minnesota United FC
0–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
2019-07-21
Real Salt Lake
1–1
Minnesota United FC
D
2019-07-14
Minnesota United FC
1–0
FC Dallas
W
Colorado Rapids SC Form
2019-08-15
Minnesota United FC
1–0
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2019-08-11
Colorado Rapids SC
2–1
San Jose Earthquakes
W
2019-08-04
Colorado Rapids SC
6–3
Montreal Impact FC
W
2019-07-28
San Jose Earthquakes
3–1
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2019-07-21
Colorado Rapids SC
1–2
New York City FC
L
2019-07-14
Portland Timbers
2–2
Colorado Rapids SC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.24
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Colorado Rapids SC xG
I would bet for:
Minnesota United FC or Colorado Rapids SC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Minnesota United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Colorado Rapids SC
59%
Minnesota United FC or Colorado Rapids SC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Minnesota United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.6%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
2.8%
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Colorado Rapids SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 20% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

