Minnesota United FC vs Colorado Rapids prediction & analysis
87%
Footrivo pick
Minnesota United FC or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.14 · bookmaker 1.20 · Lost ✗
10/10Rating
1.20Odds
1
Value bet: Minnesota United FC to win @ 1.73 – our chance 63% vs 58% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultMinnesota United FC to win ✗63% · @1.73
Double chanceMinnesota United FC or draw ✗87% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗58% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗80% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.14
Minnesota United FC vs Colorado Rapids preview and prediction
The match
The Major League Soccer sees Minnesota United FC take on Colorado Rapids on Thursday 14 May, kicking off at 01:30 (WAT) at Allianz Field. Minnesota United FC are 10th with 44 points from 34 games (in the bottom half), while Colorado Rapids sit 12th on 43 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Minnesota United FC's last 5: DWLWW Most recently they drew with Austin 2–2 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Colorado Rapids's last 5: LLLDW Most recently they lost to St. Louis City 0–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Minnesota United FC arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 2.2 for Minnesota United FC and 0.9 for Colorado Rapids. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score in 58% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Minnesota United FC 63%, draw 24%, Colorado Rapids 13%.
Safer route: Minnesota United FC or draw (87%) at 1.20.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.57.
Value angle: Minnesota United FC to win at 1.73 – 63% on our numbers against 58% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Minnesota United FC or draw – a 87% chance at odds of 1.20, above our fair price of 1.14, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Minnesota United FC 2–0 Colorado Rapids. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Minnesota United FC63%fair 1.58 · @1.73
Draw24%fair 4.15 · @3.85
Colorado Rapids13%fair 7.94 · @4.30
3.10Expected goals
2.17Minnesota United FC xG
0.93Colorado Rapids xG
58%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–011%
2–110%
1–010%
1–19%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Minnesota United FC 2.2 – 0.9 Colorado Rapids expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Minnesota United FC to win✗
63%
1.58
1.73 ▲
Double chance
Minnesota United FC or draw✗
87%
1.14
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
58%
1.71
1.57
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
80%
1.25
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
59%
1.70
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
1.50
Half-time result
Minnesota United FC ahead at half-time✗
48%
2.09
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Minnesota United FC / FT Minnesota United FC✗
43%
2.34
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.14
–
Form
Minnesota United FC – last 6
DWLWWW
11 May
vs Austin
2–2
D
3 May
@ Columbus Crew
3–2
W
29 Apr
@ San Jose Earthquakes
2–4
L
23 Apr
@ FC Dallas
1–0
W
19 Apr
vs Portland Timbers
2–0
W
12 Apr
@ San Diego
2–1
W
2.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Colorado Rapids – last 6
LLLDWW
10 May
vs St. Louis City
0–1
L
3 May
@ Houston Dynamo
0–1
L
26 Apr
@ Vancouver Whitecaps
1–3
L
23 Apr
@ Los Angeles FC
0–0
D
15 Apr
vs Union Omaha
1–0
W
12 Apr
vs Houston Dynamo
6–2
W
1.3Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Minnesota United FC and Colorado Rapids.
What is the prediction for Minnesota United FC vs Colorado Rapids?
Our pick is Minnesota United FC or draw with a 87% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Minnesota United FC vs Colorado Rapids?
On our numbers Minnesota United FC have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Colorado Rapids 13%.
How many goals will there be in Minnesota United FC vs Colorado Rapids?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Minnesota United FC vs Colorado Rapids?
Our predicted score is Minnesota United FC 2–0 Colorado Rapids, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Minnesota United FC vs Colorado Rapids?
Minnesota United FC vs Colorado Rapids (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Thursday 14 May 2026 at 01:30 (West Africa Time) at Allianz Field.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.