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- Minnesota United have not yet lost a game at home.
- Orlando City have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (2) in Major League Soccer
Orlando City have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 2500 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Both sides have had plentiful rest since their previous match. Let's agree to expect an energetic game!
Minnesota United form and stats
Minnesota United are yet to win a home game, having collected 2 points from their first two Major League Soccer games here at Allianz Field.
Minnesota faced defeat in their previous match, away at Chicago Fire (1-2). The first setback in the shape of a defeat after going unbeaten through five league rounds. Defender Tapias got the top score of the team in the match with a rating of 7.25/10. Tapias hit one key pass and won 4 of 4 duels.
A strong away win before that one, visiting Saint Louis City and winning 1-0.This is expected to be a close game, with Minnesota United perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Minnesota United as a small favourite), we find 9 games. Minnesota United has won 4 of these, drawn 4 and lost 1.
It's still early days, but we have some goal stats for the Minnesota United at home in the league. 2 on target and 2 scored by the opposition; from 2 matches.
Orlando City form and stats
Four points from two away games for Orlando City, meaning one draw and one victory in the Major League Soccer so far.
Orlando failed to get anything from their last game, a home match vs Nashville SC that ended with defeat 0-2. Midfield player Pereyra was the top player of the team with a match rating of 7.62/10. Pereyra hit three key passes and had 58 successful passes (of 69 total).
Prior to that result Orlando City won their away game at Philadelphia Union. The scoreline was 2-1.So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Orlando City playing away and similar expectations, we found 13 relevant matches. Results were 1 Orlando City win, 6 draws and 6 defeats.
As for goals scored and conceded in the league games away so far, Orlando City has managed {3 goals} and let in 2 from 2 matches.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head statistics (for the previous five meetings): Minnesota United won two games, one match ended in a draw and Orlando City have two wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: two / three.
Top Goalscorers
  L. Amarilla Lencina 2 goals |  M. García Torres 2 goals |   M. Ojeda 2 goals |
Minnesota United missing players
Orlando City missing players
| Minnesota United | Orlando City | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 6 | 2 | 1 | Played | P | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 | 1 | Scored | S | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Conceded | C | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 100% | 83% |
| 67% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 100% | 67% |
| 33% | 0% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 50% | 33% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 67% | 100% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 100% | 50% |
| 33% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 33% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 33% |
| 3.3 | 4 | 2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 3 | 4.8 |
| 5.8 | 7.5 | 10 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 6 | 3.5 |
| 1.8 | 2.5 | 4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9.7 | 9.5 | 8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 10.5 | 11.8 |
| 2.8 | 2 | 2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 4 | 3.8 |
| 41% | 50% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 38% | 22% |
| 15.2 | 19 | 23 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 0 | 21 | 13.7 |
| 3 | 4.5 | 5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 0 | 5.5 | 4.3 |
- All of Minnesota United's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- All of Orlando City's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Minnesota United have not yet lost a game at home.
- Minnesota United have scored in all their matches so far.
- Minnesota United have yet to win a game at home.
- Minnesota United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Orlando City have not yet lost a game away.
- Orlando City have scored in all their away matches so far.
- Orlando City have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (2) in Major League Soccer
- Orlando City have won significantly less corners away then at home.
| 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 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 16 |
| 2 | Saint Louis City | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 15 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 |
| 4 | Dallas | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
| 5 | Minnesota United | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
| 6 | SJ Earthquakes | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -1 | 11 |
| 7 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
| 8 | Houston Dynamo | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 9 |
| 9 | Austin | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
| 10 | Colorado Rapids | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 6 |
| 11 | Real Salt Lake | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -8 | 6 |
| 12 | Portland Timbers | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 5 |
| 13 | LA Galaxy | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -6 | 3 |
| 14 | Sporting KC | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
