Minnesota United FC vs Colorado Rapids SC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Minnesota United FC vs Colorado Rapids SC — MLS at Allianz Field.
- Minnesota United FC 27 games · 29 pts (2026/26)
- Colorado Rapids SC 27 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 27 | 60 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 27 | 46 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 27 | 43 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire FC | 26 | 42 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 27 | 39 |
| 7 | Orlando City SC | 27 | 34 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 27 | 33 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 26 | 33 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 26 | 33 |
| 11 | D.C. United SC | 26 | 30 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew SC | 27 | 29 |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 27 | 29 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 27 | 27 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 27 | 24 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 26 | 50 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 27 | 47 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 45 |
| 19 | St. Louis City | 26 | 44 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 27 | 44 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 28 | 41 |
| 22 | Colorado Rapids SC | 27 | 36 |
| 23 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 28 | 36 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 26 | 35 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 27 | 32 |
| 26 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 32 |
| 27 | Real Salt Lake | 27 | 32 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 27 | 31 |
| 29 | Minnesota United FC | 27 | 29 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Oct | FC Dallas | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Sep | D.C. United SC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Sep | Houston Dynamo | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Sep | Sporting Kansas City | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct | Minnesota United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Oct | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Sep | Austin FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Sep | Toronto FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Sep | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Sep | Portland Timbers | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Minnesota United FC | Colorado Rapids SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #29 | Position | #22 |
| 29 | Points | 36 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 7 / 8 / 12 | W / D / L | 11 / 3 / 13 |
| 40 | Scored | 38 |
| 49 | Conceded | 38 |
| -9 | GD | +0 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 26% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
68%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Minnesota United FC are 29th (29 pts). Colorado Rapids SC are 22nd (36 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
0-15
4/7
16-30
4/9
31-45
6/2
46-60
4/5
61-75
7/4
76+
5/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Colorado Rapids SC
0-15
4/2
16-30
5/5
31-45
3/4
46-60
6/1
61-75
3/7
76+
5/10
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 14 G | 2 A |
| Anthony Markanich | 8 G | 2 A |
Colorado Rapids SC
| Paxten Aaronson | 7 G | 6 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Allianz Field. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Minnesota United FC and Colorado Rapids SC.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 8' Magnificent from Adrien Hunou! That is 36 goals in 424 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 13' Minnesota United FC 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.
- 18' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 23' Colorado Rapids SC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 28' Minnesota United FC have won 425 goals from 289 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 33' Tyler Miller, a USA , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 35' It’s a booking for Colorado Rapids SC player. Collen Warner gets a Yellow card.
- 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Drew Moor made 288 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' Supporters expect more eagerness from Chase Gasper, as he is very good at scoring at Allianz Field with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 50' Colorado Rapids SC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 54' A meaty challenge results in booking for Adrien Hunou on 54.
- 57' Controversy at the stadium! Danny Wilson argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 58' The referee shows Colorado Rapids SC player a Red card on 58.
- 63' The Colorado Rapids SC manager makes a substitution. Younes Namli departs to be replaced by Lalas Abubakar.
- 64' The whistle greets Collen Warner as he departs to be replaced by Cole Bassett.
- 67' The whistle greets Adrien Hunou as he departs to be replaced by Juan Agudelo.
- 72' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 73' Cole Bassett makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Colorado Rapids SC are in front.
- 78' Minnesota United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Fanendo Adi is hanging Ethan Finlay on the field on 78 minute.
- 82' Niko Hansen is ready to make an impact after coming on for Franco Fragapane at the 82 minute mark.
- 84' Michael Barrios has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 84 minutes.
- 85' Colorado Rapids SC ring the changes. Jonathan Lewis has done his job and it is now time for Drew Moor to step up.
- 90' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Minnesota United FC 1-3 Colorado Rapids SC.
Lineups
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
23
Adrien Hunou ↓ Juan Agudelo 67'
- 1
- 6
- 14
-
13
Ethan Finlay ↓ Fanendo Adi 78'
-
7
Franco Fragapane ↓ Niko Hansen 82'
- 10
- 31
- 77
- 26
Bench
- 30
-
21
Juan Agudelo ↑ 67'
- 5
-
11
Niko Hansen ↑ 82'
- 8
-
9
Fanendo Adi ↑ 78'
- 99
- 36
- 18
Coach
Adrian Heath
Colorado Rapids SC Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Younes Namli ↓ Lalas Abubakar 63'
-
11
Diego Rubio ↓ Nicolas Mezquida 63'
- 5
- 2
- 19
- 4
-
32
Collen Warner ↓ Cole Bassett 64'
-
52
Braian Galvan ↓ Michael Barrios 64'
- 66
- 22
-
7
Jonathan Lewis ↓ Drew Moor 85'
Bench
-
12
Michael Barrios ↑ 64'
- 8
- 1
-
3
Drew Moor ↑ 85'
- 33
-
26
Cole Bassett ↑ 64'
-
6
Lalas Abubakar ↑ 63'
-
20
Nicolas Mezquida ↑ 63'
- 9
Coach
Robin Fraser
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Minnesota United FC Form
2021-10-10
Minnesota United FC
1–3
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2021-10-03
FC Dallas
0–0
Minnesota United FC
D
2021-09-29
D.C. United SC
3–1
Minnesota United FC
L
2021-09-26
Minnesota United FC
2–0
Houston Dynamo
W
2021-09-19
Minnesota United FC
3–0
Los Angeles Galaxy
W
2021-09-16
Sporting Kansas City
4–0
Minnesota United FC
L
Colorado Rapids SC Form
2021-10-10
Minnesota United FC
1–3
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2021-10-04
Seattle Sounders FC
3–0
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2021-09-30
Colorado Rapids SC
3–0
Austin FC
W
2021-09-26
Colorado Rapids SC
0–0
Toronto FC
D
2021-09-20
Colorado Rapids SC
1–1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
2021-09-16
Portland Timbers
2–2
Colorado Rapids SC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.66
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61
Colorado Rapids SC xG
I would bet for:
Minnesota United FC or Colorado Rapids SC 73% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Colorado Rapids SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Colorado Rapids SC
63%
Minnesota United FC or Colorado Rapids SC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Minnesota United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 0
5.6%
0 – 1
5.4%
0 – 0
5.3%
2 – 0
5.2%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Colorado Rapids SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 18% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

