This promises to be another engaging battle at Aviva Stadium in the MLS Next Pro. Houston Dynamo FC II is in 1st position and receive Minnesota United II in 2nd place. Read about the game here!
- Houston Dynamo FC II have the fewest conceded goals (3) in MLS Next Pro
- Minnesota United II have the most scored goals (8) away in MLS Next Pro
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Houston Dynamo FC II form and stats
As mentioned below, Houston Dynamo FC II are feasting on a winning streak here so far with maximum points from their first 3 MLS Next Pro games. The opportunity of a proper winning streak is there for the hosts, with two straight wins here at Aviva Stadium.
Houston travelled for their previous game, a trip to North Texas that ended 3-3. A disappointing finish for Houston Dynamo FC II in their match versus North Texas as their 2-0 lead was destroyed and replaced with a 3-3 full time score.
Ahead of that match, Houston Dynamo FC II won a home game hosting Real Monarchs (4-1).Houston Dynamo FC II have showed great defending skills in these home games, allowing the opposition to score only 1 goal.
Minnesota United II form and stats
Minnesota United II have six points from their first three away games in the MLS Next Pro, meaning two victories and a loss. Three consecutive losses in away matches means Minnesota are growing more and more desperate for a good performance on the road.
It might be tough going out on the road again for Minnesota United II, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 2-3 versus Seattle Sounders II (placed 6th).
The game before that, was lost at home, a 1-2 defeat against St. Louis City II.Take note that 10 of this side's 13 latest league rounds have ended with at least three goals.
Today's guests are confident travelers having scored 8 goals in 3 league games away this season. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Minnesota have conceded 5 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The contenders have faced each other previously this season, with the result Minnesota United II - Houston Dynamo FC II 1-1 written in the official records.Top Goalscorers
  A. Jackson 6 goals |  T. Williamson 5 goals |
Houston Dynamo FC II missing players
Minnesota United II missing players
| Houston Dynamo FC II | Minnesota United II | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 7 | 0 | Played | P | 2 | 9 | 15 |
| 9 | 6 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 27 | 13 | 0 | Scored | S | 1 | 15 | 28 |
| 18 | 3 | 0 | Conceded | C | 7 | 17 | 23 |
| 100% | 100% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 89% | 93% |
| 69% | 43% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 89% | 93% |
| 44% | 29% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 89% | 73% |
| 31% | 29% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 67% | 53% |
| 31% | 29% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 22% | 20% |
| 50% | 29% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 67% | 60% |
| 38% | 57% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 22% | 27% |
| 12% | 14% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 22% | 20% |
| 4.6 | 4.2 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 6.5 | 6.3 |
| 4.8 | 3.2 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| 2.3 | 3 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 8.6 | 9.2 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9 | 12.2 | 13.3 |
| 4.1 | 3.5 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| 38% | 50% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 24% | 31% |
| 7.3 | 4.5 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 23 | 11 | 10 |
| 3.1 | 1.2 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 12 | 5.3 | 4.5 |
- Houston Dynamo FC II have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Houston Dynamo FC II have the fewest conceded goals (3) in MLS Next Pro
- Houston Dynamo FC II have the most clean sheets (4) at home in MLS Next Pro
- Houston Dynamo FC II have the most clean sheets (6) in MLS Next Pro
- Houston Dynamo FC II have the most points (9) at home in MLS Next Pro
- Houston Dynamo FC II have the the best goal difference (+5) at home in MLS Next Pro
- Houston Dynamo FC II have the the best goal difference (+9) in MLS Next Pro
- Houston Dynamo FC II haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Minnesota United II have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Minnesota United II have the most scored goals (8) away in MLS Next Pro
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Houston Dynamo FC II | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 15 |
| 2 | Minnesota United II | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 9 |
| 3 | North Texas | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 4 | St. Louis City II | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 5 | Whitecaps FC II | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8 |
| 6 | Seattle Sounders II | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| 7 | San Jose Earthquakes II | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 8 | Swope Park Rangers | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 5 |
| 9 | Real Monarchs | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -5 | 4 |
| 10 | Portland Timbers II | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -5 | 0 |
| 11 | Colorado Rapids II | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 0 |
