A home victory is anticipated from this fixture if the league table is a guide to future results. The Minnesota United fans are confident that the difference between 4th and Houston Dynamo's 13th spot in the table will be revealed on the arena.
- Minnesota United have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (10) in Major League Soccer
- Houston Dynamo is in the worst form (1-1-4)
Houston Dynamo have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1900 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Both sides have had a decent time to rest since their last effort on the pitch. Let's trust this will be an energetic match!
Minnesota United form and stats
Overall Major League Soccer results at home this season for Minnesota United are 6-4-3 (wins-draws-losses).
Minnesota United's previous game was also played at home, ending 2-1 versus Austin (placed 2nd). The home side are looking to build on that result. Midfield player Reynoso got a match rating of 8.32 in that game, the max score being 10. Reynoso scored one goal and hit three key passes.
Before that match, a win away at Nashville SC.The hosts are favourites to win this game, with an estimated chance of about 55-60% of that outcome. Earlier Minnesota United matches with similar probabilities have ended with 6 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat (from 7 games).
Take note that 11 of the latest 12 league matches from this football club have seen goals scored by both teams.
The manager Heath will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Real Salt Lake in only four days.
The Minnesota fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 22 goals in 13 league matches. Minnesota United have conceded 15 in these home matches.
Houston Dynamo form and stats
Houston Dynamo have only collected 10 points from their away games in the Major League Soccer, after 3-1-9 (13 played).
Houston Dynamo has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Colorado Rapids for a 1-1 draw. Defender Lundqvist was the best team player with a rating of 7.35. Lundqvist won 5 of 7 duels.
The game before that, was lost at home, a 2-3 defeat against Montreal Impact.Looking at the earlier recent performances of Houston when being an outsider away as they are today, we find 8 matches with the visitors losing 8 times, drawing 0 and winning 0 games.
Observe that 9 of this club's 10 most recent league games have ended with three goals or more.
A quick return to home after this game, as Houston Dynamo are hosting Los Angeles FC in the Major League Soccer only four days away.
Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far Houston Dynamo have scored 14 goals in 13 league games away. Houston has visited these top teams two times, and 2 of 2 has ended with 2 goals or more!
Head 2 Head
Minnesota United have been victorious in every one of the 4 most recent matches versus this team. Will the streak continue?The contenders have faced each other previously this season, with the match result Houston Dynamo - Minnesota 1-2 written in the official records.
Top Goalscorers
  E. Reynoso 10 goals |   C. Ferreira Vidal 9 goals |  L. Amarilla Lencina 8 goals |
Minnesota United missing players
Houston Dynamo missing players
| Minnesota United | Houston Dynamo | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 26 | 13 | 4 | Played | P | 2 | 13 | 26 |
| 12 | 6 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | 4 | 2 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 9 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 9 | 14 |
| 42 | 22 | 9 | Scored | S | 2 | 14 | 32 |
| 36 | 15 | 6 | Conceded | C | 5 | 26 | 43 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 92% |
| 81% | 77% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 92% | 85% |
| 58% | 46% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 77% | 65% |
| 27% | 23% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 23% | 23% |
| 15% | 15% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 8% | 12% |
| 69% | 62% | 75% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 62% | 62% |
| 15% | 23% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 8% | 19% |
| 15% | 15% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 31% | 27% |
| 5 | 5.8 | 5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2 | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| 5.9 | 5 | 3.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.5 | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| 2.5 | 2 | 2.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 12.7 | 14.5 | 13 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8 | 11 | 11.8 |
| 4.8 | 5.5 | 5.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| 34% | 31% | 41% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 28% | 30% |
| 14.7 | 12.5 | 12.8 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 14.5 | 14.2 | 13.5 |
| 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.8 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 6.5 | 5.2 | 4.8 |
- Houston Dynamo have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Houston Dynamo have the most matches over the total-line (15) in Major League Soccer
- Houston Dynamo have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Houston Dynamo haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Houston Dynamo is in the worst form (1-1-4)
- Minnesota United have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (10) in Major League Soccer
- Minnesota United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Los Angeles FC | 26 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 55 | 26 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 34 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 13 | 29 | 57 |
| 2 | Austin | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 55 | 36 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 32 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 48 |
| 3 | Dallas | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 39 | 32 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 20 | 7 | 42 |
| 4 | Minnesota United | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 42 | 36 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 21 | 6 | 41 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 34 | 35 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 23 | -1 | 38 |
| 6 | Nashville SC | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 38 | 36 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 19 | 2 | 36 |
| 7 | LA Galaxy | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 40 | 37 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 21 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 3 | 34 |
| 8 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 32 | 46 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 30 | -14 | 34 |
| 9 | Seattle Sounders | 26 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 35 | 34 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 1 | 33 |
| 10 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 43 | 44 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 15 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 29 | -1 | 33 |
| 11 | Colorado Rapids | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 37 | 40 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 27 | -3 | 32 |
| 12 | SJ Earthquakes | 26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 42 | 54 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 23 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 31 | -12 | 27 |
| 13 | Houston Dynamo | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 32 | 43 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 26 | -11 | 26 |
| 14 | Sporting KC | 27 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 30 | 49 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 33 | -19 | 26 |
