Open game expected: Minnesota United vs Philadelphia Union preview

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Competition: USA Major League Soccer
Date: Sun 02.June
Match begins: 20:00 (UTC)

This could be an interesting match as Minnesota United have their presumed home advantage while Philadelphia Union are ahead 3 points in the Major League Soccer table.

The hosts Minnesota United saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the Major League Soccer.

Philadelphia Union have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1800 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

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Minnesota United form and stats

Minnesota United are steadily winning games and points here. 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats is the summary from 6 games. Hopes of three in a row are alive for Minnesota United after consecutive victories at their own ground.

Minnesota United lost their last game at Atlanta United after a 0-3 scoreline. Before that game, the 1-0 home victory against Houston Dynamo.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Minnesota United have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found six matches with the results: Won 5 Drawn 0 Lost 1.

Minnesota United has scored 7 goals at home this season, in 6 matches. Minnesota United have only conceded 4 in these games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

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Philadelphia Union form and stats

Playing away, Philadelphia Union have won 2 games, drawn 2 and suffered 2 defeats so far this season.

The manager J. Curtin was unhappy after their last game, a Major League Soccer match played at their home ground. Philadelphia Union suffered a 1-3 loss to Portland Timbers. Ahead of that game was the 0-0 draw at home against Seattle Sounders.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Philadelphia Union playing away and similar expectations, we found two relevant matches. Results were 1 Philadelphia Union win, 1 draw and 0 defeats.

Philadelphia Union find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 6 goals from 6 away fixtures. 7 goals have been conceded by Philadelphia Union in these games.

Head 2 Head

Head-2-head stats last two meetings: 0 - 1 - 1 (Minnesota United wins - draws - Philadelphia Union wins). As for goals, 1 match ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 1 had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

C. Quintero
5 goals / 3 assists
A. Rodríguez
4 goals / 1 assists

Minnesota United missing players

Philadelphia Union missing players

Minnesota United Philadelphia Union
Total Home Home vs top Statistic Away vs mid Away Total
14 6 3 Played 1 6 14
6 3 1 Won 0 2 7
3 3 2 Drew 1 2 3
5 0 0 Lost 0 2 4
21 7 2 Scored 1 6 24
21 4 1 Conceded 1 7 15
93% 83% 67% Over 0.5 100% 100% 93%
71% 33% 33% Over 1.5 100% 100% 93%
57% 17% 0% Over 2.5 0% 17% 50%
29% 17% 0% Over 3.5 0% 0% 21%
29% 17% 0% Over 4.5 0% 0% 7%
50% 33% 33% BTTS 100% 50% 50%
36% 67% 67% Clean Sheets 0% 17% 36%
21% 17% 33% Failed To Score 0% 33% 21%
 
5.5 8.3 8.3 Corners For (avg) 4 4.7 4.6
4.8 4.2 5.3 Corners Against (avg) 2 5.7 4.7
1.9 1.3 1 Yellow Cards (avg) 1 1.7 1.6
2 0 0 Red Cards 0 2 3
Key stats this season:
  • All of Philadelphia Union's away matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
  • Minnesota United have not yet lost a game at home.
  • Minnesota United have won significantly more corners at home than away.
  • Philadelphia Union haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.

Minnesota United
All US Open Cup Mobile Mini Sun Cup Major League Soccer NASL Club Friendlies
All Home Away
12-05-19 MLS Chicago Fire 2 - 0 Minnesota United
19-05-19 MLS Minnesota United 1 - 0 Columbus Crew
23-05-19 CF Minnesota United 0 - 1 Hertha BSC
26-05-19 MLS Minnesota United 1 - 0 Houston Dynamo
29-05-19 MLS Atlanta United 3 - 0 Minnesota United
02-06-19 MLS Minnesota United 20:00 Philadelphia Union
09-06-19 MLS Colorado Rapids 01:00 Minnesota United
29-06-19 MLS Minnesota United 20:00 Cincinnati
04-07-19 MLS Minnesota United - SJ Earthquakes
06-07-19 MLS Montreal Impact 23:30 Minnesota United
Philadelphia Union
All US Open Cup Major League Soccer Club Friendlies
All Home Away
01-05-19 MLS Philadelphia Union 2 - 0 Cincinnati
04-05-19 MLS Philadelphia Union 6 - 1 New England
11-05-19 MLS Toronto 1 - 2 Philadelphia Union
18-05-19 MLS Philadelphia Union 0 - 0 Seattle Sounders
25-05-19 MLS Philadelphia Union 1 - 3 Portland Timbers
29-05-19 MLS Philadelphia Union 23:30 Colorado Rapids
02-06-19 MLS Minnesota United 20:00 Philadelphia Union
08-06-19 MLS Philadelphia Union 23:30 New York RB
26-06-19 MLS New England 23:00 Philadelphia Union
29-06-19 MLS New York City 23:00 Philadelphia Union

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A D P
1 Los Angeles FC 15 10 4 1 36 11 8 7 1 0 20 6 7 3 3 1 16 5 25 34
2 LA Galaxy 15 9 1 5 21 17 8 6 0 2 13 9 7 3 1 3 8 8 4 28
3 Seattle Sounders 14 7 5 2 24 17 8 6 2 0 16 7 6 1 3 2 8 10 7 26
4 Houston Dynamo 12 7 2 3 20 13 8 6 2 0 15 8 4 1 0 3 5 5 7 23
5 Minnesota United 14 6 3 5 21 21 6 3 3 0 7 4 8 3 0 5 14 17 0 21
6 Real Salt Lake 14 6 1 7 21 23 6 4 0 2 11 8 8 2 1 5 10 15 -2 19
7 Dallas 14 5 3 6 18 19 7 3 3 1 9 7 7 2 0 5 9 12 -1 18
8 Vancouver Whitecaps 15 4 5 6 16 19 8 3 2 3 7 8 7 1 3 3 9 11 -3 17
9 SJ Earthquakes 13 5 2 6 20 24 7 4 0 3 13 12 6 1 2 3 7 12 -4 17
10 Sporting KC 13 3 5 5 23 24 8 3 3 2 19 15 5 0 2 3 4 9 -1 14
11 Portland Timbers 12 4 2 6 17 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 4 2 6 17 23 -6 14
12 Colorado Rapids 13 2 2 9 20 32 7 1 2 4 14 19 6 1 0 5 6 13 -12 8

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