Dallas believe to have lots of fans in for this game even though the season has been demanding so far with 27 points and a 11th spot in the Major League Soccer table. Guests Minnesota United hold 7th place with 37 pts.
- Dallas have the most conceded goals (47) in Major League Soccer
- Minnesota United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
It's no vacation for neither Dallas nor Minnesota United as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Minnesota United have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 800 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Dallas form and stats
Dallas have collected 18 points from their Major League Soccer home games so far after 4-6-3. Dallas has three losses from their three previous games and the tension is increasing in the dressing room for both the manager L. Gonzalez and the players.
The Dallas crowd went home unhappy last time out, seeing their beloved players lose 1-3 to Sporting KC here in a Major League Soccer match. Ema Twumasi (midfield was the top team player in that game with a rating of 7.33/10. Twumasi hit one key pass, dribled past the opponent 2 of 3 times and had 41 successful passes (of 45 total).
Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Vancouver Whitecaps (0-1).The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Dallas have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found 16 games) they have won eight times, drawn six and lost two.
The Dallas fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 20 goals in 13 league matches. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 2 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. On the other hand, Dallas have conceded 15 goals.
Minnesota United form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Minnesota United so far with only 11 points returning home. The records show 2-5-6 (win-draw-lose). Three might be a magic number, but there's been little wizardry in Minnesota's last three away games as they have all been lost.
Minnesota lost away at DC United (1-3) in their previous game and are perhaps starting to feel homesick. Bakaye Dibassy was the top performer of the team in that game with a match score of 7.31. The defender Dibassy scored one goal and won 8 of 13 duels.
Prior to that match, a home win 2-0 against Houston Dynamo.Minnesota are the outsiders in this one, but not by much. Their performance in similar games (being the away team and moderate outsiders) is eight wins, six draws and eight defeats. From a total of 22 matches.
Minnesota have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 13 league away games 13 goals have been scored. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Minnesota's defence is not exactly unbeatable as they have conceded 25 goals from these trips.
Head 2 Head
These teams met each other earlier this match year: Dallas - Minnesota United 1-1. Dallas-Minnesota United H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Dallas four wins, Minnesota United five wins, one draw. five of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  R. Pepi 13 goals | J. Obrian Arias 8 goals |  R. Lod 7 goals |
Dallas missing players
Minnesota United missing players
| Dallas | Minnesota United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 28 | 13 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 13 | 26 |
| 6 | 4 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 9 | 6 | 2 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 13 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 39 | 20 | 8 | Scored | S | 5 | 13 | 30 |
| 47 | 15 | 4 | Conceded | C | 4 | 25 | 32 |
| 96% | 92% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 96% |
| 82% | 85% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 85% | 69% |
| 54% | 46% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 54% | 42% |
| 43% | 38% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 46% | 27% |
| 18% | 8% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 8% | 4% |
| 61% | 62% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 62% | 42% |
| 11% | 23% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 8% | 35% |
| 32% | 23% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 31% | 27% |
| 4.9 | 5.8 | 8.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 4.1 | 5.3 |
| 4.4 | 4.3 | 5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| 2.4 | 2.5 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.3 | 2 | 1.6 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 13.7 | 14.8 | 20 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11 | 11.5 | 14.4 |
| 4.3 | 4.7 | 8.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| 32% | 33% | 31% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 42% | 30% | 29% |
- Dallas have the fewest clean sheets (3) in Major League Soccer
- Dallas have the most conceded goals (47) in Major League Soccer
- Dallas is in the worst form (0-2-4)
- Minnesota United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Minnesota United have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Minnesota United haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Seattle Sounders | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 41 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 11 | 19 | 51 |
| 2 | Sporting KC | 27 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 47 | 29 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 26 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 49 |
| 3 | Colorado Rapids | 26 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 38 | 24 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 23 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 48 |
| 4 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 44 | 44 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 25 | 0 | 43 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 44 | 42 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 2 | 39 |
| 6 | LA Galaxy | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 38 | 44 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 29 | -6 | 38 |
| 7 | Minnesota United | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 30 | 32 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 25 | -2 | 37 |
| 8 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 26 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 31 | 34 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 20 | -3 | 34 |
| 9 | Los Angeles FC | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 39 | 40 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 27 | 21 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 19 | -1 | 33 |
| 10 | SJ Earthquakes | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 35 | 41 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 19 | -6 | 33 |
| 11 | Dallas | 28 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 39 | 47 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 32 | -8 | 27 |
| 12 | Houston Dynamo | 28 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 31 | 41 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 24 | -10 | 27 |
| 13 | Austin | 27 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 27 | 43 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 22 | -16 | 22 |