Minnesota United FC starts playoffs against Colorado

Colorado Rapids (8-6-4, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota United FC (9-5-7, fourth in the Western Conference)

St. Paul, Minnesota; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota United FC hosts the Colorado Rapids in the opening round of the MLS Cup Playoffs.

Minnesota United FC is 8-4-5 against Western Conference teams. Kevin Molino leads the fourth-ranked scoring team in the Western Conference with nine goals. Minnesota United FC has scored 42 goals.

The Rapids are 6-6-4 in Western Conference games. Colorado is 4-1-1 when it scores a pair of goals.

The teams square off Sunday for the third time this season. Minnesota United FC won the last meeting 2-1.

TOP PERFORMERS: Molino leads Minnesota United FC with nine goals. Robin Lod has four goals and two assists over the past 10 games for Minnesota United FC.

LAST 10 GAMES: Minnesota United FC: 4-1-5, averaging 1.5 goals, 1.1 assists, 4.9 shots on goal and 4.8 corner kicks per game while allowing 0.9 goals per game.

Colorado: 6-3-1, averaging 2.1 goals, 1.6 assists, 5.2 shots on goal and 5.4 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.3 goals per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Minnesota United FC: Tyler Miller (injured), Ike Opara (injured), Jacori Hayes (injured), Osvaldo Alonso (injured), Luis Amarilla (injured), Aaron Schoenfeld (injured).