Minnesota United vs Austin FC Prediction: This clash rarely produces draws

Minnesota United were pleased with their last performance against Portland Timbers as they finally got their win after failing to win in their last 5 MLS games in a row. Their move to play a friendly game against Kaiserslautern paid off as they had time to experiment on new ideas. In this game, Minnesota United will be working hard to grab their second win in a row when they welcome Austin FC to the Allianz Field.

Austin FC on the other hand only managed a draw against Inter Miami CF, but they are not going into panic mode just yet as they have not lost a game in their last 3 matches. They will hope they can return to winning ways against Minnesota United in this game.

According to the MLS table, Austi FC and Minnesota United are separated by only 2 points. Austin FC are currently ranked 17th with 26 points, while Minnesota United are ranked 20th with 24 points. However Austin had played 20 games, while Minnesota United played only 19 games.

Minnesota United - WWDLD

Minnesota United will be hoping the last win in their last match is just the beginning of many more. They were in very poor form prior to that game, as they were winless in 6 games in a row. Another win here would surely help to build the morale of the team. In their last 5 games they recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. They played a 1-1 draw against Toronto FC and then lost 4-0 to CF Montreal, then held Real Salt Lake to a 2-2 draw. Then they won two back-to-back games against Kaiserslautern and Portland Timbers.

At home Minnesota United have had a lot of struggles. Record shows they had 2 wins, 5 draws and 1 defeat in 8 home games played. Their last 5 home games ended in 2 wins and 3 draws. Games against Houston Dynamo and Portland Timbers ended in wins, while games against FC Dallas, Real Salt Lake and Toronto FC ended in draws.

Minnesota United showed a different class in their last game against Portland Timbers as they scored 4 goals in that game and conceded 1. Diego Chara gave Minnesota United the lead when he scored an own goal in the 43rd minute and then Emmanuel Reynoso doubled their lead in the 49th minute. Portland Timbers fought back and pulled a goal back through Franck Boli in the 60th minute, but Minnesota United went on to grab 2 extra goals by Bongokuhle Hlogwane and Emmauel Reynoso in the 74th and 77th minutes. The game ended 4-1 in favor of Minnesota United.

Team streak: no losses (3), without a clean sheet (8), more than 2.5 goals (5/6), both teams scoring (6/7), first to concede (6/8).

Austin FC - DWWLL

Austin FC have been in very fine form in recent times as they are currently unbeaten in their last 3 games in a row. They pulled a 1-1 draw against Inter Miami CF in their most recent game, after recording back-to-back wins in the previous games. In their last 5 games they had 2 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw. After the 4-1 defeat to Sporting Kansas City, they went on to win games against FC Dallas and Houston Dynamo before playing a draw with Inter Miami CF.

Austin FC have not been at their very best in away games this season. According to the records they had 2 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats in 9 away games this season. They won only 1, drew 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 away games. They won the game against Austin FC, but then lost games against Houston Dynamo and Sporting Kansas City. Then they played a draw against Portland Timbers and Inter Miami CF all away from home.

Their last game was the game against Inter Miami CF and they played to a 1-1 draw at full time. Both goals came in the second half with Josef Martinez scoring the first goal in the 47th minute to put Inter Miami ahead and then Nick Lima equalized in the 51st minute. Both sides shared a point at full time.

Team streak: no losses (3), more than 2.5 goals (6/7), both teams scoring (5/7).

Head to Head

Minnesota United and Austin FC have met only 6 times in the past. Both sides won 3 games each of the 6 games.

• Minnesota United are without a clean sheet in 3 meetings.
• There were less than 4.5 cards in 5/5 meetings.
• There were less than 10.5 corners in 5/6 meetings.

Analysis and Betting Tips

According to analysis, Minnesota United have scored 21 goals and conceded 25 goals in 19 matches in the MLS. They have scored 1.1 goals per game and have a 9% conversion rate. They also create 2.2 big chances per game and take a total of 12.6 shots per game with 4.3 shots on target per game. They take an average of 4.7 corners per game and take up 45.5% possession on average. On the defense, they have 5 clean sheets and they conceded 1.3 goals per game.

According to analysis, Austin FC have scored 25 goals and conceded 28 goals in 20 matches in the MLS. They have scored 1.3 goals per game and have a 10% conversion rate. They also create 1.9 big chances per game and take a total of 12.1 shots per game with 4.0 shots on target per game. They take an average of 5.5 corners per game and take up 52.1% possession on average. On the defense, they have 5 clean sheets and they conceded 1.4 goals per game.

Betting Tips:

• More than 2.5 Goals at 1.66 Odds
• Both Teams to Score at 1.6 Odds
• More than 2.5 Goals at 1.65 Odds