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

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between Minnesota United and FC Dallas who meet up on Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Mid-placed FC Dallas travel to Allianz Field to face struggling Minnesota United in a round 24 game, which kicks-off on Thursday. The home side could do with a win to ease their trouble at the wrong end of the table.

The Minnesota United enter the game ranked 11 in the Western Conference, while the FC Dallas are 4 in the Western Conference.

Form: Minnesota United vs FC Dallas

Minnesota United Form

Judging by their last three matches, we can expect a bit of everything from Minnesota United at the moment. Against San Jose Earthquakes, they came out on top in a 1-5 win, before drawing 3-3 against Orlando City. Most recently, they were left reeling in a 5-4 defeat against Portland Timbers. Minnesota United did not win any of their last six Major League Soccer matches at the Allianz Field. They came through these matches with a record of three draws and two defeats, in which they conceded nine and scored nine goals.

FC Dallas Form

In their past three matches, FC Dallas lost 5-0 against Vancouver Whitecaps, drew 3-3 with St. Louis City and won 4-3 against Sporting Kansas City. FC Dallas won twice, while also recording two draws, and two defeats in their last six away matches in the Major League Soccer. The scoreline from these matches says 13 goals conceded and nine scored.

Betting stats for Minnesota United and FC Dallas

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 FC Dallas played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Minnesota United vs FC Dallas

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

Betting markets: Minnesota United vs FC Dallas

Full-time result

Minnesota United claimed one wins, drew five and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. FC Dallas won four, drew three and lost three of their last 10 games away. FC Dallas have not lost to Minnesota United in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Minnesota United only scored the first goal of the match in two out of their last ten games. FC Dallas got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 6 consecutive Minnesota United games FC Dallas will feel optimistic about scoring on Thursday with Minnesota United managing a measly two clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to three clean sheets in their previous 10 games.

Total goals

Minnesota United saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for FC Dallas, who scored 1.7 times on average in these matches. Minnesota Uniteds last 3 matches had over 4.5 goals. In the last fiveMajor League Soccer outings for FC Dallas there were over 4.5 goals.