Minnesota Stars v Colorado

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Next up is an all-Western Conference clash between Minnesota United and Colorado Rapids at Allianz Field on Wednesday night as the race for a place in the Finals Series heats up and 10th placed Minnesota United are just three points within touching distance of a possible assault on the top seven in the table.

Following a disappointing five-match winless run in the MLS from towards the end of May through to the end of June which included defeats to Austin and Montreal (both of which were inflicted upon Minnesota away from home), Wednesday night's hosts have staged something of a comeback in recent times.

Minnesota United have lost just once in their subsequent six matches in the MLS overall which contains wins against Portland Timbers, Houston Dynamo and New York City and along with points picked up in draws with Los Angeles and Seattle Sounders, these results have helped maintain Minnesota United's challenge for a possible top seven finish.

Minnesota have proved to be tough opponents to beat on home soil at Allianz Field so far this season as they have lost just twice at home all season but the hosts have managed just two wins as well, with the draw being the most prevalent result to date.

Colorado Rapids find themselves sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference table and the visitors are now a significant 13 points adrift of even a top nine finish in the table as the visitors have had to endure a tough campaign especially since mid-May.

Colorado have managed to capture just one win from their last 13 matches since the middle of May which came in the form of a 2-1 home win against Dallas FC but having also been handed no fewer than eight defeats within this period as well, the odds look to be firmly stacked against The Rapids producing an upset here on Wednesday night against Minnesota United.

The bigger picture shows Colorado Rapids have managed to collect just two wins from their previous 18 outings on the road in the MLS while recent times have made matters worse as Colorado have lost each of their last five away games on the trot, conceding a total of 15 goals and scoring just two in reply in the process.

Minnesota United v Colorado Rapids Verdict

Minnesota United have been involved in the highest number of draws at home in the Western Conference to date this term but the hosts should be able to convert one point into all three against a struggling Colorado Rapids outfit here on Wednesday night.

In addition, Minnesota United have won three out of the last four meetings with Colorado Rapids and the hosts look the more likely to take the spoils here as well.

Therefore, our main bet will be Minnesota Utd win @ 1.61

Other side bets worth considering:

Minnesota Utd win & Under 2.5 goals @ 4.00

Correct score: Minnesota United 2-0 @ 8.00