Minnesota United are back in action against Austin FC in the MLS and the game will go down at the Allianz Field.
Minnesota United need no motivation ahead of this game as they know how important 3 points would mean to the fans. Minnesota United have lost back-to-back games in a row and they are anxious to end that run. While Austin FC are still in chaos and their results are not improving. Austin has 0 wins in 5 games, so a win here is also of crucial importance.
According to the current ranking, Minnesota United is 4th on the western conference table with 29 points and Austin is 9th with 24 points.
Minnesota United
Minnesota United are happy to head back to home ground for this fixture after playing their last 2 games away from home and both ending in a defeat. They hope they can turn things around against Austin FC, with the home fans behind them.
With back-to-back defeats in their last 2 games, Minnesota United are winless in 3 league games in a row. And in their last 5 games, they had 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Finally in their last 10 games, Minnesota United recorded 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats.
Minnesota United were beaten 5-3 by FC Dallas in their last game. In the first half, they conceded twice while Bongokuhle Hlongwane was able to pull one goal back in the 32nd minute. Then they drew level through Hassani Dotson in the 57th minute, but they conceded three goals after that. And finally Wil Trapp converted a late penalty for Minnesota United to end the game 5-3.
According to stats, Minnesota United had:- 57% possession, 5 big chances, 4 goalkeeper saves, 7 corner kicks and 7 shots on target.
Austin FC
Austin FC are playing away from home this week after taking on Los Angeles FC at home last week. They only managed a draw in the end of that game and their results remain very poor.
Austin FC have failed to win in their last 5 games in a row as they had 2 draws and 3 defeats in that time. And in their last 10 games, they had just 3 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats.
Austin FC played their last game against Los Angeles FC and they were unlucky to pull off a 1-1 draw in the end. They went ahead in the 19th minute following Jader Obrian’s goal and they kept the lead until the 90th minute when Los Angeles FC found the equalizer.
According to stats, Austin FC had the following:- 40% possession, 1 big chance, 1 corner kick and 1 shot on target.
Head to Head
Between both clubs 8 games have been played. Minnesota United won 4 games and Austin won the other 4.
Match Facts:-
Minnesota United is without a clean sheet in the last 5 meetings
Atlanta United is without a clean sheet in the last 4 meetings
4/5 meetings ended with more than 2.5 goals
Both teams scored in 4/5 meetings
7/7 games ended with less than 4.5 cards
Analysis and Predictions
There’s high hope for Minnesota United in this game. They have been poor in the last 2 games but returning back to home ground against Austin might be a good game for Minnesota United. Austin managed to peg Los Angeles to a draw despite playing very badly. They might not get that chance against a desperate Minnesota United side in this game.
- Minnesota United (-1.5) Corners Handicap at 1.61 Odds
- Minnesota United Win at 1.75 Odds
- Under 11 Corners at 1.83 Odds