Minnesota United vs Austin FC Prediction and Betting Tips | June 22nd 2024
Minnesota United and Austin FC will be looking to secure a morale-boosting result when they square off at Allianz Field on Saturday. Josh Wolff’s men are on a five-match winless run while the Loons have lost their last two outings.
Minnesota United were left empty-handed for a second consecutive game as they suffered a 5-3 defeat against FC Dallas at the Toyota Stadium on Wednesday.
Eric Ramsay’s side have now suffered back-to-back defeats for the first time since September 2023, having lost just one of their previous nine games preceding this run.
Despite their recent struggles, Minnesota United remain fourth in the Western Conference table, having picked up 29 points from 18 matches.
Austin FC, on the other hand, failed to find their feet as they played out a 1-1 draw with Los Angeles FC at the Q2 Stadium on Wednesday.
Wolff’s men have now failed to win five consecutive matches, losing three and picking up two draws since May’s 3-2 victory over Sporting Kansas City.
With 24 points from 19 matches, Austin are currently ninth in the West, level on points with Houston Dynamo and Portland Timbers.
Minnesota United vs Austin FC Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- The results have been split right down the middle in the history of this fixture, with Minnesota United and Austin FC claiming four wins each in their previous eight meetings.
- Ramsay’s men have won just one of their last six matches while losing three and claiming two draws since mid-May.
- Austin have failed to taste victory in their last five away matches, picking up two points from a possible 15 since April’s 1-0 victory at Houston Dynamo.
- Minnesota United are unbeaten in five consecutive home games, claiming three wins and two draws since a 2-1 loss against Houston Dynamo on April 14.
Minnesota United vs Austin FC Prediction
The last four meetings between Minnesota United and Austin FC have produced a combined 14 goals and we anticipate another action-packed contest at Allianz Field.
The Loons’ strong home form gives them a slight upper hand here and we are backing them to come away with a narrow victory.
Prediction: Minnesota United 2-1 Austin FC
Minnesota United vs Austin FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Minnesota United to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been three or more goals scored in four of the last five meetings between the two sides)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have also scored in four of their last five clashes)