Colorado Rapids and Minnesota United spectators can't wait for Major League Soccer clash

Colorado Rapids and Minnesota United should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.

It's quite the trip for Minnesota United when visiting Colorado Rapids as the cities are 1400 kilometers apart.

Colorado Rapids form and stats

With 2 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats from their home games, Colorado Rapids, who have the most conceded goals (34) in Major League Soccer, are certainly not brimming with confidence. Two home wins in a row for Colorado Rapids bring valid hopes of a third.

Colorado Rapids's previous game was a Major League Soccer match also played at home, ending 3-1 versus Cincinnati. The home side are looking to build on that result. Preceding that game was the away draw at Philadelphia Union that finished 1-1.

Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the US Open Cup game versus New Mexico United in only four days. This game is also played here.

Goals decide football matches and Colorado Rapids are scoring many of them at home; 17 on target from 8 matches. Neutralizing the opposition is a challenge, Colorado Rapids having conceded 20 goals here so far.

Minnesota United form and stats

3-0-5 is the win-draw-loss statistic for Minnesota United in their matches away. Three consecutive losses in away matches means Minnesota United are growing more and more desperate for a good performance on the road.

Minnesota United failed to get anything from their last game, a home match vs Philadelphia Union that ended with defeat 2-3. Prior to that match, the Minnesota United manager A. Heath faced defeat when travelling to Atlanta United and losing 0-3.

The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Sporting KC in just four days.

Minnesota United are not goal shy away from home, finding the net 14 times in 8 away games so far. The Minnesota United manager A. Heath has some worries about the defense as 17 goals have been conceded in these travels.

Head 2 Head

Last four meetings between the teams: Colorado Rapids won 2, Minnesota United won 1 and 1 draw. 2 games with over 2,5 goals, 2 matches with two goals or less.

Top Goalscorers

K. Kamara 7 goals

C. Quintero 5 goals / 3 assists

A. Rodríguez 4 goals / 1 assists

Colorado Rapids missing players

Minnesota United missing players