- FC Dallas’s recent match trends and Minnesota’s improvement in form suggest a defensive matchup FC Dallas have an inconsistent recent form with a mix of draws and losses to suggest an easy win over Minnesota Minnesota are slightly favored by the bookmakers despite playing away
Defensive Dallas face Minnesota’s dynamic duo
The FC Dallas vs Minnesota United prediction is particularly interesting as FC Dallas are in 10th place in the Major League Soccer (MLS) Western Conference with 21 points from 18 games, 5 of which have been wins, seven draws and six defeats making this one of the most evenly balanced campaigns in their history. Owner and manager have a pragmatic approach to the game and have made FC Dallas a highly-disciplined and youthful unit that will sit back in their own half, absorbing pressure and breaking on the break.
The key players in the Dallas side are always likely to be Jesús Ferreira, the opportunistic goal poacher who can also be a creative force, and Paxton Pomykal, the driving force in midfield who provides the tempo for Dallas’ transitions. This FC Dallas vs Minnesota United preview highlights that this week’s visitors have two very different players to try and counter them, with lynchpin Emanuel Reynoso providing the vision and technical ability to control tempo while Bongokuhle Hlongwane is a pacy and unpredictable target for the final third.
Loons look to lock horns with Dallas
Adrian Heath’s Minnesota United are a team that have been around since 2017 and have a similar head-to-head record against Dallas. Their approach is to quickly transition into a more attacking shape with fast transitions. Looking at the FC Dallas vs Minnesota United odds, Heath’s side have played a better quality of opponent in their last five league games, but have come out of them with three wins and two losses against LA Galaxy and 2.2 goals per game, conceding only 0.6 on average.
So, considering the FC Dallas vs Minnesota United betting tips, this matchup of a well-disciplined unit against a side that plays a more natural game should be intriguing. There is a slight advantage to Minnesota, as they come into the fixture with more momentum and an average of 2.2 goals per game. However, the FC Dallas vs Minnesota United prediction suggests Dallas are a strong unit at home and it would be no surprise if the scoreline was a 1-1 draw, but under 2.5 goals could be a smart choice in case this turns into a cagey affair.
