Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 11 match between Columbus Crew and Minnesota United and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Despite a rather curious form recently, Columbus Crew have a good opportunity to be victorious in round 11 of the Major League Soccer season. They meet Minnesota United on Sunday at the ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, where they hope to frustrate the visitors.
The Columbus Crew go into the game in rank 10 in the Eastern Conference, while the Minnesota United rank 4 in the Western Conference.
Form: Columbus Crew vs Minnesota United
Columbus Crew Form
Their last three matches saw Columbus Crew drawing 1-1 with Orlando City, losing 2-1 against New England Revolution before beating LA Galaxy by 2-1. Columbus Crew won three of their previous six matches at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in the Major League Soccer. They drew two and suffered one defeats, scoring ten goals to four against.
Minnesota United Form
In the last three matches, Minnesota United beat Portland Timbers 2-0, won 0-1 against FC Dallas, and lost 0-1 against Los Angeles FC. Minnesota United won three of a possible six away matches in the Major League Soccer, as well as playing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored eight while also conceding 13 times.
Betting stats for Columbus Crew and Minnesota United
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Columbus Crew and Minnesota United. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 7 of the last 8 Columbus Crew matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Columbus Crew matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Columbus Crew matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Columbus Crew home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 4 Columbus Crew home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Minnesota United have won the last 4 matches in a row in the Major League Soccer while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In 8 of the last 10 Minnesota United away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Minnesota United have won the last 3 away matches in a row in the Major League Soccer while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In 7 of the last 9 Minnesota United away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Minnesota United have won the last 4 matches in a row in the Major League Soccer and the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players in form: Columbus Crew vs Minnesota United
Kelvin Yeboah shows decent form right now for Minnesota United, as he scored three goals in his last six games in the Major League Soccer. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Columbus Crew, who are strong favourites on Sunday. Siding with Wessam Abou Ali also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Major League Soccer matches.
Betting markets: Columbus Crew vs Minnesota United
Full-time result
Columbus Crew claimed five wins, drew three and lost two of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Minnesota United won three, drew two and lost five of their last 10 games away.
Both teams to score
Columbus Crew scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Minnesota United scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in last 5 consecutive Columbus Crew games Minnesota United should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Sunday, as Columbus Crew only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Minnesota United claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 games. Columbus Crew have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Minnesota United.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Columbus Crew’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Minnesota United, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches. Columbus Crew conceded a goal in their previous 6 matches.
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