Minnesota United vs Colorado Rapids Prediction and Betting Tips | 28th September 2024

The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Minnesota United take on an impressive Colorado Rapids side in an important encounter at the Allianz Field on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.

Minnesota United vs Colorado Rapids Preview

Colorado Rapids are in third place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been in impressive form this season. The Rapids eased past Toronto FC by a 2-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.

Minnesota United, on the other hand, are in ninth place in the league table and have been inconsistent this season. The home side defeated Sporting Kansas City by a 2-0 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

Minnesota United vs Colorado Rapids Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Minnesota United have a slight edge over Colorado Rapids and have won eight out of the last 18 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Colorado Rapids' seven victories.
Minnesota United have won seven of their last nine matches at home against Colorado Rapids in all competitions and have won each of their last three such games in a row.
Minnesota United have won four of their last six matches in the regular season of MLS - they had endured a winless run of nine games on the trot in the competition prior to this run.
Colorado Rapids have won nine of their last 13 matches in the regular season of MLS and have won four of their last five such games.

Minnesota United vs Colorado Rapids Prediction

Colorado Rapids have been a robust outfit this season and have done well to maintain their impressive run. The Rapids have excellent players in their ranks and are currently one of the most consistent teams in the competition.

Minnesota United have hit their stride over the past month and remain in contention for a top-seven finish. Colorado Rapids are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Minnesota United 1-2 Colorado Rapids

Minnesota United vs Colorado Rapids Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Colorado Rapids to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Minnesota United to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Cole Bassett to score - Yes