Minnesota United vs Orlando City SC Prediction: Both teams look evenly matched

Minnesota United and Colorado Rapids are meeting for the first time in the new campaign, but they played against each other in the pre-seasons games before the season started. Orlando City emerged winners in the match after beating Minnesota United 2-0. Minnesota United now welcome Orlando City to the Allianz Field for the first meeting of the season. Minnesota United are ranked 5th on the western conference table and 10th in the MLS table, while Orlando are ranked 8th on the western conference table and 16th on the MLS table. Minnesota United come into this match following a 2-1 defeat to Chicago Fire and Orlando City also failed to win against Nashville SC, as they lost 2-0.

Minnesota United (LWDWD)

Minnesota United have been in good form, although they are far from perfect. They have played only 6 matches this season and they have 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. Their last match ended in a 2-1 defeat to Chicago Fire at the Soldier Field. Minnesota United were behind in the first half as Chicago Fire scored two goals in the 24th and 36th minute through Kei Kamara. Minnesota United started the second half brightly and got rewarded as Kervin Arriaga pulled one back in the 57th minute. But that was the only goal Minnesota United could get as the hosts held onto the lead till the end. Minnesota United had 48% possession, 6 shots on target and 5 corner kicks according to statistics.

Minnesota United are ranked 5th on the western conference table, and they have 11 points with a goal ratio of 7:5. While playing at home, they have earned 2 points from 2 matches played at home this season.

Team streak: less than 2.5 goals (5/7), both teams scoring (4/5).

Orlando City SC (LWLDD)

Orlando City are not in a very great shape at the moment and they come into this match after facing a defeat in their last match. After getting knocked off the CONCACAF Champions League against Tigres UANL, they have lost 2 matches and won 1. Overall they have played 6 matches in the MLS, and they earned 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. They lost their recent match 2-0 against Nashville SC on their home soil. Fafa Picault put Nashville ahead in the 28th minute and Henry Mukhtar doubled their lead in the 74th minute to secure all 3 points for the visitors. Orlando City dominated proceedings, taking 64% possession, 6 shots on target and 10 corner kicks.

Orlando are 8th in the eastern conference table, with 8 points taken from 6 matches played. And they have a goal ratio of 5:6. And when playing away, they are ranked 3rd, with 4 points taken from 2 away matches played.

Team streak: without clean sheet (5), less than 2.5 goals (6/8), both teams scoring (4/5).

Head to Head

Minnesota United and Orlando City have played only 6 matches against each other. Minnesota United have 3 wins, while Orlando City have 2 wins and 1 match ended in a draw.

• Minnesota United are without a clean sheet in 5 meetings.
• Both teams scored in 4/5 meetings.
• There were less than 4.5 cards in 5/5 meetings.

Expected Lineups

• Minnesota United (4-2-3-1): Dayne St. Clair, Kemar Lawrence, Miguel Tapias, Michael Boxall, D.J Taylor, Kervin Arriaga, Wil Trapp, Franco Fragapane, Robin Lod, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Luis Amarilla.
• Orlando City SC (4-2-3-1): Pedro Gallese, Kyle Smith, Rodrigo Schlegel, Robin Jansson, Luca Petrasso, Felipe Martins, Cesar Araujo, Martin Ojeda, Mauricio Pereyra, Ivan Angulo, Ramiro Enrique.

Expert Betting Tips

Both teams are similar in every respect and they seem like a perfect match for each other. Minnesota United might have the extra advantage of playing on home ground, but we can’t neglect the fact that Orlando City are playing really well away from home. I believe either side have the potential to grab a win here and each side should grab a goal at least

• Bet on More than 2 Goals at 1.85 Odds
• Bet on Both Teams to Score at 1.97 Odds
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