Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between Minnesota United and FC Cincinnati who meet up this coming Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
When FC Cincinnati come to Allianz Field for the Major League Soccer match on Saturday, Minnesota United will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Minnesota United were most likely hoping for more from their opening match of the season, but nevertheless set off with a point in the table.
Team form: Minnesota United vs FC Cincinnati
Minnesota United Form
Minnesota United have been too mediocre in their last three matches, where a win has failed to come their way. Against Seattle Sounders FC, they recorded a 3-3 draw, before coming up short against San Diego FC, who ran out 1-0 winners. Lately, they recorded another draw in a 2-2 match with Austin FC. Minnesota United won four of their last six Major League Soccer matches on home soil, while drawing once and losing once. They conceded 15 and scored 18 goals.
FC Cincinnati Form
Two victories are what FC Cincinnati have to show from their past three matches, as they first beat Columbus Crew 2-1. This was followed by a 0-4 defeat against Inter Miami CF, before winning again 2-0 against Atlanta United. FC Cincinnati claimed 13 points in their last six Major League Soccer matches, winning four, drawing once as well as losing once. They conceded eight and scored eight goals themselves.
Betting facts for Minnesota United and FC Cincinnati
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Minnesota United and FC Cincinnati. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 9 of the last 11 Minnesota United matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Minnesota United matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 5 Minnesota United home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 4 Minnesota United home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Minnesota United matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 FC Cincinnati away matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 FC Cincinnati away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 FC Cincinnati matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- FC Cincinnati have won 5 of the last 7 matches in the Major League Soccer and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 FC Cincinnati matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
In-form players: Minnesota United vs FC Cincinnati
Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Joaquin Pereyra, who is performing well for Minnesota United. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Major League Soccer outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against FC Cincinnati.The visitors will be looking to Nick Hagglund to find the net once again, after managing two Major League Soccer goals for FC Cincinnati in recent matches.
Popular markets: Minnesota United vs FC Cincinnati
Full-time result
Minnesota United claimed three wins, drew three and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. FC Cincinnati won eight, drew one and lost one of their last 10 games away.
Both teams to score
Surprisingly, Minnesota United only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. FC Cincinnati scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. FC Cincinnati should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Saturday, as Minnesota United only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. FC Cincinnati claimed six clean sheets in their last 10 games.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Minnesota United’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for FC Cincinnati, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 2.3 times goals per game. Minnesota United conceded a goal in their 6 most recent matches.
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