Colorado Rapids play Minnesota United after shutout victory

Updated Sep. 27, 2024 2:15 a.m. ET
Associated Press

Colorado Rapids (15-10-5, third in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota United FC (12-12-6, ninth in the Western Conference)

Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Minnesota United FC -102, Colorado +226, Draw +288; over/under is 3.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: A game after shutting out Toronto 2-0, the Colorado Rapids play Minnesota United.

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United is 9-9-5 in Western Conference games. United is 8-3-1 when it scores two goals.

The Rapids are 12-9-3 in Western Conference games. The Rapids are 7-1-1 when they score three or more goals.

The matchup Saturday is the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The last meeting finished tied 3-3.

TOP PERFORMERS: Bongokuhle Hlongwane has scored 11 goals and added four assists for United. Robin Lod has one goal and four assists over the last 10 games.

Rafael Navarro has scored 14 goals and added one assist for the Rapids. Djordje Mihailovic has two goals and four assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: United: 4-5-1, averaging 1.7 goals, 4.6 shots on goal and 5.8 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.6 goals per game.

Rapids: 6-3-1, averaging 2.0 goals, 4.9 shots on goal and 4.1 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.8 goals per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: United: DJ Taylor (injured), Zarek Valentin (injured).

Rapids: Sam Vines (injured), Kevin Cabral (injured).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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