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Major League Soccer: Houston Dynamo FC vs Minnesota United – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between Houston Dynamo FC and Minnesota United who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Houston Dynamo FC enjoy home advantage, when visitors Minnesota United swing by this coming Sunday for a clash in the Major League Soccer. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

The Houston Dynamo FC enter the game ranked 5 in the Western Conference, while the Minnesota United are 13 in the Western Conference.

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Team form: Houston Dynamo FC vs Minnesota United

Houston Dynamo FC Form

Houston Dynamo FC have three draws to show from their last three games, as Minnesota United held on to a 2-2 draw. Against San Diego FC, the score was 3-3, while their most recent match finished 2-2 against FC Dallas. Houston Dynamo FC claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Major League Soccer. They also drew three and lost one, scored seven goals and conceded seven.

Minnesota United Form

Minnesota United have two draws and a win to show from their previous three matches. They started with a 2-2 draw with Houston Dynamo FC. This was followed by another draw with Colorado Rapids, this time 2-2, before they outclassed St. Louis City by 3-2. Minnesota United only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. In these six matches they drew two and lost three as well as being outscored by 16 goals to 15.

Betting facts for Houston Dynamo FC and Minnesota United

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Houston Dynamo FC and Minnesota United. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • In 12 of the last 14 Houston Dynamo FC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 10 of the last 11 Houston Dynamo FC home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Houston Dynamo FC matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Houston Dynamo FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Houston Dynamo FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 10 Minnesota United matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 10 Minnesota United matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 16 of the last 18 Minnesota United away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 13 of the last 15 Minnesota United away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 8 of the last 9 Minnesota United matches the sum of goals was over 3.5

Players on top: Houston Dynamo FC vs Minnesota United

Guilherme Augusto has three strikes in six Major League Soccer matches for Houston Dynamo FC, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Minnesota United. The visitors are looking to Kelvin Yeboah, who has provided his team with five Major League Soccer goals.

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Full-time result

Houston Dynamo FC won five of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing four and losing one as well. Minnesota United won two from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew three and lost five in this run. Astonishingly, Minnesota United conceded a goal in their last 13 matches.

Both teams to score

Houston Dynamo FC scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Curiously, Minnesota United only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 13 consecutive Minnesota United games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Houston Dynamo FC managed to keep a clean sheet in two of the last 10 games, Minnesota United kept their opponent from scoring in zero of their last 10 matches. Houston Dynamo FC have scored in 5 consecutive league meetings with Minnesota United.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Houston Dynamo FC, who scored an average of 1.2 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals were scored in ten of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Minnesota United. They performed an average of 2.5 goals in these. Houston Dynamo FC conceded a goal in their last 7 matches. Minnesota United’s last 6 matches had more than three goals.