Major League Soccer: Minnesota United vs Austin FC – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 12 match between Minnesota United and Austin FC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Minnesota United appear to have a good chance to add three more points to their season account, as they face Austin FC in round 12 of the Major League Soccer season. They will surely end up frustrated, should they fail to beat the visitors at Allianz Field this coming Monday.

Minnesota United approach round 12 as number 5 in the Major League Soccer table with 20 points on their account so far. With 11 rounds behind them, Austin FC have amassed 13 points, placing them as number 11 in the standings.

Team form: Minnesota United vs Austin FC

Minnesota United Form

Minnesota United beat FC Dallas by 0-1, lost 0-1 against Los Angeles FC, before defeating Columbus Crew 2-3. Minnesota United won four of their previous six Major League Soccer games at the Allianz Field. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded 12 and scored 16 goals.

Austin FC Form

Austin FC won twice in their last three matches, but began by losing 5-1 against San Jose Earthquakes, before beating Houston Dynamo FC 2-0. Another win followed, this time by 2-0 against St. Louis City. Austin FC came through their last six away games in the Major League Soccer without a single win. Of those six matches, they drew two and lost four in which, they were outscored by 17 goals to nine.

Betting stats for Minnesota United and Austin FC

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Minnesota United and Austin FC played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Minnesota United vs Austin FC

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Kelvin Yeboah brings great form to the table, as he is now on five goals in six games. Surely, Minnesota United will start him against Austin FC, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Myrto Uzuni, who notched up three goals in his past six games.

Popular markets: Minnesota United vs Austin FC

Full-time result

Minnesota United won four of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing four and losing two as well. Austin FC won one from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost seven in this run. Austin FC have not lost to Minnesota United in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Minnesota United scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Austin FC scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 8 consecutive away games Austin FC played. Minnesota United managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Austin FC were first on target in seven of their last 10 outings. Austin FC have scored in 3 consecutive league meetings with Minnesota United.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Minnesota United, who scored an average of 1.2 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Austin FC, who scored 1.4 times on average in these matches.