Colorado Rapids vs Minnesota United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Sep 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Colorado Rapids vs Minnesota United

Colorado Rapids host Minnesota United in this MLS fixture at DSG Park, with kick-off set for 21:30 on Saturday 27 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Back United to Frustrate Rapids

Our stake will be split when taking Minnesota +0.25 at odds of -120 for this Asian Handicap bet. It means a return in the event of a draw but a bigger payout should the visitors claim a win against Colorado.

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Teams’ Last Battle Saw 2-1 Rapids Victory

Colorado Rapids have enjoyed three consecutive home wins. In their last game, they lost 3-1 away to Dallas at Toyota Stadium. The Rapids had the majority of the ball enjoying 54% possession and three shots on target, while Calvin Harris registered the goal.

Minnesota United have won three consecutive away games. Most recently, they lost 3-0 at home to Chicago Fire at Allianz Field. Eric Ramsay's team recorded four shots on goal and had 42% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 2-1 away victory for Colorado at Allianz Field when they last faced Minnesota. The 10 H2H games most recently played have featured five Minnesota wins, one draw and four victories for Colorado.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Minnesota Utd	31	15	9	7	51	36	15	51:36	54
18	Colorado Rapids	31	11	6	14	41	52	-11	41:52	39

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Colorado have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 7.6 attempts. The Rapids have averaged 46.1% possession and 5.1 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 2.2 goals from 5.8 shots on goal, 11.9 attempts and 7.1 corners.

Top scorer Rafael Navarro has found the net 5 times, Darren Yapi 4, with Calvin Harris and Cole Bassett both scoring 2. The leading assistor is Djordje Mihailovic with 4.

Minnesota have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.6 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 41.1% possession, 5.0 corners taken and 6.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 5.8 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts.

Kelvin Yeboah and Anthony Markanich have scored 3 goals, followed by Robin Lod with 2. Wil Trapp, Joseph Rosales and Tani Oluwaseyi have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Colorado Rapids predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Zack Steffen (GK), Reggie Cannon, Andreas Maxsö, Rob Holding, Rafael Santos, Connor Ronan, Oliver Larraz, Calvin Harris, Paxten Aaronson, Cole Bassett, Rafael Navarro.

Minnesota United predicted lineup (5-4-1): Dayne St. Clair (GK), Julian Gressel, Nectarios Triantis, Morris Duggan, Michael Boxall, Anthony Markanich, Dominik Fitz, Owen Gene, Wil Trapp, Alisa Randell, Mamadou Dieng.

Colorado Rapids vs Minnesota United Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our Colorado Rapids vs Minnesota United betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, corners betting edge, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you echo our view that Minnesota can swerve defeat in this MLS encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at -120. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.

Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest MLS form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.

Key Colorado Rapids vs Minnesota United league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Minnesota in 8 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Minnesota in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Minnesota in 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Colorado in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Colorado in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Colorado in 6 of their last 10 games against Minnesota.

United +0.25 Probability

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 54.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

Minnesota Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -120 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Colorado 1 - 2 Minnesota

A 2-1 win in favor of Minnesota can be backed at odds of +850. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Calvin Harris Under 0.5 Shots On Target -147

Calvin Harris (Colorado) can be wagered to fail to have a shot on goal at -147. He looks like a value bet on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop pick.

Latest Calvin Harris Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-147

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Anthony Markanich to Score +650

Anthony Markanich (Minnesota) has racked up three goals in his past five MLS games away from home. There are odds of +650 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Anthony Markanich Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+650

First

+1900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-667

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Corners Prediction

Colorado Over 5.5 Corners +105

The 5.5 corners line has been covered by Colorado in two consecutive matches, with Minnesota conceding over 5.5 corners in their past four away games. There are odds of +105 being served up when it comes to this Team Corners wager and we think Colorado will cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Colorado

Total

12.20 5.10 7.10

Home

10.00 5.90 4.10

Away

11.90 4.00 7.90

Minnesota

Total

11.50 5.00 6.50

Home

10.70 6.00 4.70

Away

10.00 3.20 6.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-115

Under 10.5

-123

Colorado Corners

Over 5.5

-102

Under 5.5

-137

Minnesota Corners

Over 4.5

-141

Under 4.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-118

X

+600

2

+123

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Colorado Rapids vs Minnesota United Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Betting Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

At betting odds of +125, the bookies make Colorado Rapids probable winners and there’s a 44% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this MLS encounter. If you want to wager on the underdog, Minnesota United have been priced up at +188.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Minnesota are +110 here. However, if you want to back favourites Colorado, then -149 is on offer.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -200 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

+125

X

+265

2

+188

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+145

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-370

X2

-164

Draw No Bet

1

-149

2

+110

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-102

2 Hcp +0.25

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+132

Over 2.5

-167

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+143

Rafael Navarro Favourite to Find the Net First

Those interested in Rafael Navarro to find the net anytime are able to get +130. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +400.

Rafael Navarro (Colorado)

First

+130

Anytime

+400

Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota)

First

+155

Anytime

+450

Darren Yapi (Colorado)

First

+185

Anytime

+525

Calvin Harris (Colorado)

First

+270

Anytime

+750

Paxten Aaronson (Colorado)

First

+310

Anytime

+950

Robin Lod (Minnesota)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Cole Bassett (Colorado)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Loïc Mesanvi (Minnesota)

First

+340

Anytime

+950

Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Connor Ronan (Colorado)

First

+480

Anytime

+1400

Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Joseph Rosales (Minnesota)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Anthony Markanich (Minnesota)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Josh Atencio (Colorado)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Wil Trapp (Minnesota)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Oliver Larraz (Colorado)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Darren Yapi (Colorado)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+110

Calvin Harris (Colorado)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-147

Robin Lod (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-172

Loïc Mesanvi (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-179

Paxten Aaronson (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-185

Cole Bassett (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-189

Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-200

Rafael Navarro (Colorado)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-270

Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Connor Ronan (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-345

Joseph Rosales (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-417

Anthony Markanich (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-667

Wil Trapp (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-526

Josh Atencio (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-556

Oliver Larraz (Colorado)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Colorado Bidding to Continue Strong Home Form

Colorado have clocked up three straight wins at DSG Park. Chris Armas' team have clocked up six wins and four losses in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Minnesota haven’t tasted defeat in eight consecutive away matches. United have racked up six victories, three draws and one defeat in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

The previous DSG Park encounter involved a 3-3 draw between Colorado and Minnesota. In the past 6 H2H matches at DSG Park, we have seen four Colorado wins, one Minnesota victory and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Colorado Rapids Home Stats		6-0-4	2.20	1.30	0.90	4	6	3	7
Minnesota United Away Stats		6-3-1	3.00	1.90	1.10	7	3	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Colorado Rapids vs Minnesota United Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Colorado vs Minnesota team news before betting. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with the latest injury news.

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