Minnesota United vs FC Dallas Prediction, Preview, Team News and More | MLS 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as FC Dallas take on an impressive Minnesota United side at the Allianz Field on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
FC Dallas are in 12th place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have struggled this season. The Texas-based outfit slumped to a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Los Angeles FC last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Minnesota United, on the other hand, are in third place in the league table at the moment and have been impressive over the past year. The hosts eased past Sporting Kansas City by a 3-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Minnesota United vs FC Dallas Head-to-Head
Minnesota United have a slight edge over FC Dallas and have won seven out of the 17 matches between the two teams. FC Dallas have managed six victories against Minnesota United and will look to level the scales this weekend.
Minnesota United form guide: W-L-D-W-D
FC Dallas form guide: L-L-D-W-D
Minnesota United vs FC Dallas Team News
Minnesota United
Minnesota United have several players on international duty, with the likes of Robin Lod, Teemu Pukki, Joseph Rosales, and Zarek Valentin unavailable this weekend.
Injured: None
Doubtful: Hugo Bacharach
Unavailable: Robin Lod, Teemu Pukki, Joseph Rosales, Zarek Valentin, Tani Oluwaseyi, Kevin Arriago, Carlos Harvey, Alejandro Bran, Dayne St. Clair
FC Dallas
Carl Sainte is on international duty and will not be included in the squad this weekend. Alan Velasco, Paxton Pomykal, and Geovane Jesus are injured and have been ruled out of this game.
Injured: Alan Velasco, Paxton Pomykal, Geovane Jesus
Doubtful: None
Unavailable: Carl Sainte, Nolan Norris
Minnesota United vs FC Dallas Predicted XI
Minnesota United Predicted XI (3-4-3): Irwin; Eriksson, Boxall, Tapias; Taylor, Trapp, Dotson, Padelford; Hlongwane, Adebayo-Smith, Sang-Bin
FC Dallas Predicted XI (3-4-3)): Paes; Ibeagha, Tafari, Junqua; Twumasi, Lletget, Illarramendi, Farfan; Arriola, Ferreira, Musa
Minnesota United vs FC Dallas Prediction
Minnesota United have stepped up to the plate this season and will be intent on making the most of their purple patch. With several players unavailable, however, the hosts will need to dig deep to win this game.
FC Dallas will also have to do without a few players but have the resources at their disposal to make a mark this weekend. Both teams are evenly matched on paper and could play out a draw on Saturday.
Prediction: Minnesota United 2-2 FC Dallas