Minnesota United FC vs Colorado Rapids SC, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON

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MLS · 2022

Minnesota United FC

3 – 1

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Colorado Rapids SC

Sun 17 Apr 2022 · 00:00 UTC Allianz Field HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 26' Lucas Esteves

Y 27' Lucas Esteves

Y 29' Diego Rubio

Y 30' Diego Rubio

Y 32' William Yarbrough

R 33' Jack Price

Y 36' Jack Price

Kervin Arriaga 56' Y

Robin Lod 69' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Minnesota United FC vs Colorado Rapids SC — MLS at Allianz Field.

Minnesota United FC 15 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
Colorado Rapids SC 15 games · 16 pts (2026/26)

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

Minnesota United FC 19 games · Avg 3.3 goals Colorado Rapids SC

Last 5 meetings

2022-04-17 Minnesota United FC 3–1 Colorado Rapids SC 2021-10-10 Minnesota United FC 1–3 Colorado Rapids SC 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

Recent Form

Minnesota United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
17 Apr	Colorado Rapids SC	H	3–1	W
10 Apr	Austin FC	A	0–1	L
03 Apr	Seattle Sounders FC	H	1–2	L
20 Mar	San Jose Earthquakes	H	1–0	W
13 Mar	New York Red Bulls	A	1–0	W
05 Mar	Nashville SC	H	1–1	D

Colorado Rapids SC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
17 Apr	Minnesota United FC	A	1–3	L
10 Apr	FC Dallas	A	1–3	L
03 Apr	Real Salt Lake	H	1–1	D
20 Mar	Houston Dynamo	A	1–1	D
13 Mar	Sporting Kansas City	H	2–0	W
05 Mar	Atlanta United FC	H	3–0	W

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)

68% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

33% Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season

20% Clean Sheets
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Minnesota United FC launch into their encounter with Colorado Rapids SC.
5' Minnesota United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lalas Abubakar is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Colorado Rapids SC.
15' Auston Trusty needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Michael Barrios made 281 appearances and scored 32 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
26' A moment of madness from Lucas Esteves on 26 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Colorado Rapids SC will be frustrated.
27' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Lucas Esteves.
29' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Diego Rubio.
30' That is a Yellow card for Colorado Rapids SC. Diego Rubio will be fuming at that decision.
32' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for William Yarbrough on 32 minutes.
33' Colorado Rapids SC player sees a Red card in front of him.
36' The referee shows Colorado Rapids SC player a Yellow card on 36.
41' The Mali Bakaye Dibassy breaks the deadlock on 41 minutes. 1-0!
42' Bakaye Dibassy adds to his 0 season tally! Minnesota United FC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
45' Diego Rubio adds to his 0 season tally! Colorado Rapids SC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
48' Diego Rubio with the second goal in the match!
53' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Minnesota United FC and Colorado Rapids SC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
56' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kervin Arriaga.
60' The whistle greets Jonathan Lewis as he departs to be replaced by Michael Barrios.
65' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
69' The referee shows Minnesota United FC player a Yellow card on 69.
70' Minnesota United FC make a change. Luis Amarilla trudges off to be replaced by Bongokuhle Hlongwane on 70 minutes.
74' Time for substitution for Colorado Rapids SC. Andre Shinyashiki is replaced by Nicolas Mezquida.
77' Robin Lod has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 77 minutes.
79' Brilliant from the ! Abu Danladi makes it 4-2 with a superb finish on 79.
83' Another change for Colorado Rapids SC made on 83 minute. Drew Moor leaves to be changed by Gustavo Vallecilla.
84' Time for substitution for Colorado Rapids SC. Jack Price is replaced by Bryan Acosta.
89' The Minnesota United FC manager makes a substitution. Robin Lod departs to be replaced by Jacori Hayes.
With this win, Minnesota United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Minnesota United FC Lineups

Starting XI

12
Bakaye Dibassy
17
Robin Lod ↓ Jacori Hayes 89'
92
Kemar Lawrence
20
Wil Trapp
15
Michael Boxall
7
Franco Fragapane ↓ Abu Danladi 70'
10
Emanuel Reynoso ↓ Joseph Rosales 83'
9
Luis Amarilla ↓ Bongokuhle Hlongwane 70'
31
Hassani Dotson
97
Dayne St. Clair
33
Kervin Arriaga

Bench

Coach Adrian Heath

Colorado Rapids SC Lineups

Starting XI

11
Diego Rubio
5
Auston Trusty
2
Keegan Rosenberry
3
Drew Moor ↓ Gustavo Vallecilla 83'
14
Mark-Anthony Kaye
19
Jack Price ↓ Bryan Acosta 84'
6
Lalas Abubakar
9
Andre Shinyashiki ↓ Nicolas Mezquida 74'
66
Lucas Esteves ↓ Sebastian Anderson 83'
22
William Yarbrough
7
Jonathan Lewis ↓ Michael Barrios 60'

Bench

Coach Robin Fraser

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Cole Bassett	4
Emanuel Reynoso	4
Gyasi Zardes	3
Robin Lod	3
Hassani Dotson	3
Ethan Finlay	2
Tani Oluwaseyi	2
Sang-bin Jeong	2

Head to Head

Minnesota United FC Form

2022-04-17 Minnesota United FC 3–1 Colorado Rapids SC W 2022-04-10 Austin FC 1–0 Minnesota United FC L 2022-04-03 Minnesota United FC 1–2 Seattle Sounders FC L 2022-03-20 Minnesota United FC 1–0 San Jose Earthquakes W 2022-03-13 New York Red Bulls 0–1 Minnesota United FC W 2022-03-05 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Nashville SC D

Colorado Rapids SC Form

2022-04-17 Minnesota United FC 3–1 Colorado Rapids SC L 2022-04-10 FC Dallas 3–1 Colorado Rapids SC L 2022-04-03 Colorado Rapids SC 1–1 Real Salt Lake D 2022-03-20 Houston Dynamo 1–1 Colorado Rapids SC D 2022-03-13 Colorado Rapids SC 2–0 Sporting Kansas City W 2022-03-05 Colorado Rapids SC 3–0 Atlanta United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.7 Minnesota United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.4 Colorado Rapids SC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Minnesota United FC45% Draw26% Colorado Rapids SC29%

Actual: Minnesota United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes62% 0% No38%

Avg goals/match: 3.1

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	81%	19%
± 2.5	59%	41%
± 3.5	37%	63%
± 4.5	21%	79%

Double Chance

Minnesota United FC or Draw

71%

Draw or Colorado Rapids SC

55%

Minnesota United FC or Colorado Rapids SC

74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Minnesota United FC32% Draw43% Colorado Rapids SC25%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.6%

2 – 1

8.8%

1 – 2

7.2%

1 – 0

6.9%

2 – 0

6.5%

0 – 0

6.2%

2 – 2

6.1%

0 – 1

5.5%

3 – 1

Actual

0 – 2

4.4%

3 – 0

3.6%

3 – 2

3.5%

Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC

Handicap	Minnesota United FC covers	Push	Colorado Rapids SC covers
-2.5	10%	—	90%
-2	10%	13%	77%
-1.5	23%	—	77%
-1	23%	20%	57%
-0.5	43%	—	57%
+0.5	69%	—	31%
+1	69%	16%	14%
+1.5	86%	—	14%
+2	86%	9%	5%
+2.5	95%	—	5%

Clean Sheet

Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet

26% ✓

Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet

19% ✓

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