Minnesota United will be bidding to return to the winning ways in the MLS this weekend when they lock horns with FC Dallas at Allianz Field in the 30th round of the competition. Kickoffs on September 3 at 22:30 EAT.
Minnesota United is placed third in the Western Conference standings with 44 points, one point above Saturday’s opponents with a game less. Coming into this game, the Loons won three, lost two and drew in one of their last six matches. Minnesota United now returns to home turf where they are currently unbeaten in six games.
Minnesota United gets into this encounter aiming for better results following 2-0 MLS defeat to Real Salt Lake in their previous match. In that game, Minnesota United managed 48% possession and four shots with none of them on target. Real Salt Lake got 12 shots with seven of them on target and goals by Sergio Córdova (6′), Jefferson Savarino (23′) and Anderson Julio (79′).
FC Dallas on the other end will seek to end the two game winless run, fully aware that a win here would mean switching position with the hosts. Nico Estévez’s men have been superb stuff this season, with only eight loses against 13 wins and 10 draws. Coming into this game, Dallas won two, drew two and lost two of their last six matches.
FC Dallas held each other to 1-1 MLS stalemate with Real Salt Lake in their most recent fixture. In that game, FC Dallas had 52% possession, 13 shots with three of them on target and a goal scored by Alan Velasco (7′). Real Salt Lake got 16 shots with six of them on target and a goal by Anderson Julio (69′).
Minnesota United vs. FC Dallas head to head
These two clubs have had 13 head to head encounters since 2017; Minnesota claims six wins, Dallas five wins while two matches ended in draws.
- Dallas 1-2 Minnesota 23/05/22
- Dallas 0-0 Minnesota 03/10/21
- Dallas 1-1 Minnesota 20/06/21
- Minnesota 1-0 Dallas 16/05/21
- Minnesota 3-0 Dallas 09/11/20
Home
- Salt Lake 3-0 Minnesota
- Minnesota 2-1 Houston
- Minnesota 2-1 Austin
- Nashville 1-2 Minnesota
- Colorado 4-3 Minnesota
Away
- Dallas 1-1 Salt Lake
- Nashville 4-0 Dallas
- Dallas 1-0 Philadelphia
- Dallas 4-1 San Jose
- Portland 1-1 Dallas
Minnesota United team news
Boss Adrian Heath will be unable to call upon Jacori Hayes, Hassani Dotson, Romain Métanire and Patrick Weah who have been ruled out of this game through injuries.
FC Dallas team news
Boss Nico Estévez is grateful to have no fitness or suspension concerns ahead of this game.
Prediction and odds
- Minnesota United Win
- Draw
- Goals over 2.5
