Austin FC plays host to Minnesota United at the Q2 Stadium on Monday in a thrilling MSL action. Kickofff set for 11th April 2022 02:30 EAT.
Austin is eighth in the Eastern Conference standings with eight points from five games. They’ve now failed to taste victory in their last three outings, claiming two draws and losing one. In 5 of their previous 6 games, Austin FC has seen their defense breached bagging 8 goals in the process.
The Verde-and-Black is hoping for better results following 2-2 drawn game vs San Jose Earthquakes. In that match, Austin FC had 36% possession, 9 shots with 4 of them on target and goals scored by Urruti (11′) and Driussi (52′). San Jose Earthquakes got 16 shots with 10 of them on target and goals scored by Ebobisse (70′) and Cowell (72′).
Meanwhile, the Loons are in fourth place with 8 points from 5 matches. They’ve only one win in their last nine away games in the MLS. Previously the visitors had picked up two wins and two draws from their opening four games of the season. In their last 6 fixtures, Minnesota United got a total of 6 goals and their opponents scored 7 goals.
Minnesota United and their fans will hope to get a better result this time following a 2-1 against Seattle Sounders. In that match, Minnesota United had 43% possession and 18 shots with 4 of them on target and goals scored by Kallman (49′ Own goal) and Reynoso (82′). Seattle Sounders FC got 14 shots at goal with 7 on target and a goal scored by Paulo (38′).
Austin FC vs Minnesota United Head to Head
This will be the fourth-ever meeting between the two teams. Minnesota United has won in two of their previous encounters while Austin FC will be looking for their second win.
- Austin 0-1 Minnesota 17/10/21
- Minnesota 2-0 Austin 24/06/21
- Minnesota 0-1 Austin 02/05/21
Home
- San Jose 2-2 Austin
- Austin 1-1 Seattle
- Portland 1-0 Austin
- Austin 5-1 Miami
- Austin 5-0 Cincinnati
Away
- Minnesota 1-2 Seattle
- Minnesota 1-0 San Jose
- New York 0-1 Minnesota
- Minnesota 1-1 Nashville
- Philadelphia 1-1 Minnesota
Austin FC team news
Josh Wolff will miss the services of Cecilio Domínguez through suspension.
Minnesota United team news
Adrian Heath will be without the services of Patrick Weah, Romain Métanire and Tyler Miller due to injuries.
Prediction and Odds
Each of their previous encounters has seen fewer than three goals scored.
- Draw
- Goals over 2.5
- Both teams to score (No)
