Minnesota United return to action this week and they take on the Vancouver Whitecaps at the Allianz Field. They visited Portland last week and came out with a defeat, so they return home with the aim to get a win. It’s been 5 games without a win for Minnesota United, so they want to beat the Vancouver Whitecaps at all costs. And Vancouver Whitecaps are obviously the better team, as they head into this fixture following a win over st. Louis City at home last week. They have not been consistent as they would have hoped, so they are eager to get another win here against Minnesota United.
By recent standings, Minnesota United is 7th on the western conference table with 29 points and Vancouver Whitecaps is 8th with 28 points.
Minnesota United
Minnesota United have been on a poor run for far too long and they need a response in this game. They lost on their trip to Portland in their last match and as a result, their losing streak was extended to 4 matches in a row. Minnesota United hope to get a win against the Vancouver Whitecaps in this upcoming game.
Minnesota United’s recent form shows 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 games (DLLLL), and at home they had 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat (DWDWL). And across 10 league games, Minnesota United recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses (DWDLWDLLL).
Minnesota United lost 3-2 to Portland Timbers away from home in their last match. Minnesota United had a bright start as Bongokhule Hlongwane and Sang-bin Jeong both scored in the 29th and 38th minutes. But they conceded a goal from the penalty spot just before the half time whistle, and then in the second half, they conceded twice in the 73rd and 90+2 minutes. The game ended in a defeat for Minnesota United after the final whistle. Minnesota United had the following stats: – 33% possession, 3 big chances, 10 goalkeeper saves, 1 corner kick and 4 shots on target.
Vancouver Whitecaps
The Whitecaps got a good win against St. Louis City in their last match and they now head into this fixture with the aim of getting another win against Minnesota United. They have been quite inconsistent in recent matches, so beating Vancouver Whitecaps is a big need for Minnesota United here.
Vancouver Whitecaps’ recent form shows 3 wins and 2 defeats in the last 5 games (WWLLW), and away from home their form is 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats (LDWLL). Finally, across 10 league games, Vancouver Whitecaps had 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats (DLLDLWWLLW).
Vancouver Whitecaps beat St. Louis City 4-3 in their last match at home. Vancouver Whitecaps conceded twice in the first half and Brian White managed to pull one goal back in the 37th minute for Vancouver Whitecaps. And in the second half, Brian White scored two goals in the 54th and 61st minute to complete his hat trick, and in the 90th minute, Fafa PicauMinnesota United and Vancouver Whitecaps played 17 matches against each other. Vancouver Whitecaps won 7 matches while Minnesota United won 5 matches and 5 matches ended as a draw.
Head to Head
Minnesota United and Vancouver Whitecaps played 17 matches against each other. Vancouver Whitecaps won 7 matches while Minnesota United won 5 matches and 5 matches ended as a draw.
H2H Streaks
Vancouver Whitecaps is unbeaten in 3 matches
Minnesota United is without a clean sheet in 3 matches
Both teams scored in 5/7 matches
Vancouver Whitecaps scored first in 5/7 matches
5/6 matches ended with less than 4.5 cards
4/5 matches ended with more than 10.5 corners
Expert Betting Tips
Neither team is playing their best at the moment and that will affect the outcome of this game. Minnesota United lost to Portland Timbers last time out, but there were signs of a fight during the game and they managed to score twice. Minnesota United also has a good record at home in the last 5 games. By current form, Vancouver Whitecaps are closer to a win but it won’t be easy against Minnesota United away from home.
- 3 Way Total Minnesota United Over 1 Goal at 1.8 Odds
- Minnesota United to Win or Draw and Over 1.5 Goals at 1.63 Odds
- Bongo Hlongwane to Score Anytime at 2.87 Odds