Venue: Allianz Field, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. CT / 5:30 p.m. PT / 8:30 p.m. ET
Surface: Natural grass
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)
Weather Report — Saint Paul, MN
- Temperature: 63–67°F at kickoff
- Conditions: Clear skies, cool spring evening
- Wind: 5–9 mph blowing toward the east goal
- Impact: Ideal playing conditions; slight boost for long‑range shots and set‑piece deliveries.
Injury Report
Minnesota United FC
- Teemu Pukki — Probable (ankle soreness; expected to start)
- Bongokuhle Hlongwane — Healthy
- Michael Boxall — Out (hamstring)
- Wil Trapp — Probable (illness)
- Dayne St. Clair — Healthy
Minnesota’s attack is fully available, but the absence of Boxall weakens their defensive organization.
Colorado Rapids
- Rafael Navarro — Probable (groin tightness; expected to play)
- Cole Bassett — Healthy
- Andreas Maxsø — Out (knee)
- Sam Vines — Out (ankle)
- Moise Bombito — Probable (shoulder)
Colorado’s defensive depth is stretched thin, but their midfield and attack remain intact.
Team Records & Context
- Colorado Rapids: 4‑7‑1 (13 points, 12th in West)
- Minnesota United FC: 6‑3‑3 (21 points, 4th in West)
- Goal Differential: COL -6, MIN +4
- Stakes: Minnesota is pushing to stay in the top four; Colorado is trying to stop a slide and stay within reach of the playoff line.
Recent Team Form
Minnesota United FC
- Last 5: W–L–D–W–D
- Goals For: 8
- Goals Against: 5
- Trend: Minnesota is strong at home and efficient in attack. Defensive stability has dipped slightly without Boxall, but the Loons remain one of the West’s most balanced teams.
Colorado Rapids
- Last 5: L–W–L–L–W
- Goals For: 6
- Goals Against: 10
- Trend: Colorado is inconsistent and struggling defensively. Their attack can be dangerous in transition, but they concede too many high‑quality chances.
Key Player Matchups
1. Teemu Pukki (MIN) vs. Moise Bombito (COL)
Pukki’s movement and finishing are elite. Bombito must stay tight and avoid being pulled out of position.
2. Bongokuhle Hlongwane (MIN) vs. Keegan Rosenberry (COL)
Hlongwane’s pace and directness can exploit Colorado’s right side. Rosenberry must avoid isolation in 1v1 situations.
3. Cole Bassett (COL) vs. Wil Trapp (MIN)
Bassett is Colorado’s most consistent creator. Trapp’s positioning and ball‑winning will be crucial to slowing him down.
4. Rafael Navarro (COL) vs. Minnesota center‑backs
Navarro’s physicality and hold‑up play can trouble Minnesota’s weakened back line.
Series History
- All‑time: Minnesota leads 9‑6‑4
- At Allianz Field: Minnesota leads 5‑2‑2
- Recent trend: Minnesota unbeaten in last 4 vs. Colorado (3‑1‑0)
Betting Trends
Minnesota United FC
- 3–1–1 in last 5 matches
- Overs in 3 of last 5
- 4–1–1 at home this season
Colorado Rapids
- 2–3 in last 5 matches
- Overs in 4 of last 6
- 1–4–1 in last 6 away matches
Matchup Trends
- Minnesota has scored 2+ goals in 4 of last 5 vs. Colorado
- Both teams have scored in 3 of last 5
- Last 4 meetings averaged 3.0 goals
MATCH ODDS
Colorado Rapids + 310
Minnesota United FC – 135
Draw + 280
Over 2.5 – 160 Under 2.5 + 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
