Colorado Rapids vs Minnesota United Prediction: Hear me out! The Rapids are no pushovers!

Colorado Rapids host one of the in-form teams this week and it's Minnesota United. The game will be played at the Dick's Sporting Goods Park and it promises to be an exciting encounter. 

The Rapids are fighting against the odds in this game, as they are considered huge underdogs against Minnesota United. That's because the Rapids have been an inconsistent side while Minnesota United are looking invincible at the moment. The Rapids lost 3 of their last 5 matches while Minnesota are currently unbeaten in their last 5. 

According to the current rankings, Minnesota United is 2nd on the western conference table with 24 points and Colorado Rapids is 6th with 21 points.

It's going to take a considerable effort for Colorado Rapids to take on Minnesota United in this game despite being the host of the match. The Rapids have been inconsistent in recent times despite being at the top half of the table. Results from their last 5 games shows they had 2 wins and 3 defeats. 

The Rapids are hoping to get back to winning ways after losing their last game against Real Salt Lake by 5-2. The Rapids had a quick start to the game as Cole Bassette and Rafael Navarro both scored in quick succession (5’ & 19’). But they conceded twice before the end of the first half and the game was back on level terms. In the 53’ minute, The Rapids took the lead again through Dorde Mihailoviç but they went on to concede 3 more goals late in the second half and ultimately lose the game in the end. According to stats, Colorado Rapids had 37% possession,10 shots on target and 2 corner kicks. 

Minnesota United are considered favorites to get another win and the reasons are quite obvious. They are not only the better team in terms of form, they are also consistent according to their records. Minnesota are currently unbeaten in their last 5 games in a row and their results during those games were: 4 wins and 1 draw.

Last weekend, Minnesota United defeated Portland Timbers 2-1. They were trailing by a goal in the 17th minute and they fought to get back into the game. Robin Lod finally got the equalizer in the 65’ minute and then Sang-bin Jeong scored the winning goal in the 82’ minute. Not long after, Miguel Tapias was sent off and Minnesota United were forced to complete the game with 10 men. According to stats, Minnesota United had 59% possession, 6 shots on target and 8 corner kicks. 

Colorado Rapids and Minnesota United have played 17 games against each other in the past. Minnesota United won 8 games while Colorado Rapids won 7 games and 2 games ended in a draw.

Minnesota United tick all the right boxes to get the win here but it won't be easy. Colorado Rapids are not to be taken lightly especially when they are playing at home. Both sides should be able to register a goal or two in the end.

Match facts:-

Colorado Rapids are without a clean sheet in the last 6 meetings against Minnesota.

The last 6 meetings ended with more than 2.5 goals.

Both teams scored in 6/7 meetings.

Minnesota scored first in 5/6 meetings.

There were more than 4.5 cards in 4/5 meetings.

• 3 Way Total More than 2 Goals at 1.61 Odds
• Colorado Rapids or Minnesota United to Win and Both Teams to Score at 2.17 Odds
• More than 9 Corners at 1.66 Odds