REF’s picks

Colorado Rapids host a struggling Minnesota United side at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, and home advantage coupled with the visitors' poor defensive form makes the Rapids a solid pick to take all three points. Minnesota have leaked goals heavily on their travels recently, though injuries to key figures like goalkeeper Zack Steffen do leave the hosts somewhat vulnerable at the back.

1. 1Colorado hold home advantage at altitude and have shown more resilience recently than a sliding Minnesota side.
2. 2The visitors arrive on a dismal defensive run, conceding multiple goals in nearly all of their recent outings.
3. 3Key defensive absentees for the Rapids, including goalkeeper Zack Steffen, create a risk of defensive lapses that could let Minnesota back into the game.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.