FC Dallas vs Minnesota United Match Analysis and Prediction

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This weekend in the MLS Western Conference Minnesota United will be looking to extend their unbeaten run versus FC Dallas. This battle is scheduled for 3^rd October 2021 at 03:00 at the Toyota Stadium.

FC Dallas is coming off 1-3 MLS defeat to Sporting Kansas City. In that game, they managed 45% possession, six shots with two of them on target and a goal scored by Pepi (68′). Sporting Kansas City got 12 shots with seven on target and goals scored by Sallói (13′, 61′) and Russell (55′).

Minnesota United also lost 3-1 in their previous outing to D.C. United in MLS action. In that match, they managed 45% possession, six shots with two on target and a goal by Dibassy (40′). D.C. United had 15 shots with five on target and goals by Kamara (23′), Gressel (45′) and Moreno (85′).

Dallas has been struggling in the past few weeks with only one win out of the last ten games they played. Minnesota won or drew six of their last ten games. Minnesota United also won three of the last five head-to-head matches they played against Dallas.

FC Dallas is in the 11^th place while with 27 points while Minnesota United is holding the 7^th place with 37 points in their league. We expect a straight win for Adrian Heath’s side however both sides are likely to find the net.

FC Dallas vs Minnesota United head to head

The head to head record between these two rivals in equally shared; out of the 11 matches played since 2017 both sides won five times and one draw has been recorded.

Dallas 1-1 Minnesota 20/06/21
Minnesota 1-0 Dallas 16/05/21
Minnesota 3-0 Dallas 09/11/20
Minnesota 3-2 Dallas 10/09/20
Dallas 3-1 Minnesota 30/08/20

Home

Dallas 1-3 Kansas City
Vancouver 1-0 Dallas
Houston 3-2 Dallas
New York City 3-3 Dallas
Dallas 1-1 San Jose

Away

DC United 3-1 Minnesota
Minnesota 2-0 Houston
Minnesota 3-0 LA Galaxy
Kansas City 4-0 Minnesota
Seattle 1-0 Minnesota

FC Dallas team news

For the home side Beni Redžic and Johnny Nelson are injured, Nicky Hernandez is out on duty at the USL League and midfielder Bryan Acosta is suspended and they will all miss out the selection for this fixture.

Minnesota United team news

For the visitors Jan Gregus, Hassani Dotson, Ike Opara and Justin McMaster are recovering from injuries and will miss out this match while Emanuel Reynoso involvement in this match remains on doubt.