Colorado Rapids II vs Minnesota United II: MLS Next Pro Showdown

Colorado Rapids II welcome Minnesota United II to CIBER Field in MLS Next Pro group-stage action, with both sides looking to shape their early-season trajectory in the Frontier Division.

Colorado come in under real pressure. They sit 7th in the division with just 2 points from 5 games, a goal difference of -7 and a brutal form strip of L-L-L-L-L. They have lost all five fixtures, conceding 15 goals (3.0 per game) and are yet to keep a clean sheet, though they do average 1.2 goals scored per match.

Minnesota United II are 5th in the Frontier Division on 6 points from 5 away games, with a form line of L-W-L-L-W across their last five. They have been inconsistent but more competitive, scoring and conceding 1.2 and 1.6 goals per game respectively, and they have one clean sheet.

Head-to-Head

Head-to-head, Minnesota have had the upper hand overall, winning four of the last five meetings, though Colorado did win the most recent clash 2-1 at CIBER Field in the 2025 semi-finals.

With Rapids II leaking goals and Minnesota showing a slightly sturdier profile, the balance of data tilts toward the visitors avoiding defeat, with Minnesota United II the likelier winners.