Austin FC vs Minnesota United FC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Austin FC vs Minnesota United FC — MLS at Q2 Stadium.
- Austin FC 27 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
- Minnesota United FC 27 games · 29 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 27 | 60 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 27 | 46 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 27 | 43 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire FC | 26 | 42 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 27 | 39 |
| 7 | Orlando City SC | 27 | 34 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 27 | 33 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 26 | 33 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 26 | 33 |
| 11 | D.C. United SC | 26 | 30 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew SC | 27 | 29 |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 27 | 29 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 27 | 27 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 27 | 24 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 26 | 50 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 27 | 47 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 45 |
| 19 | St. Louis City | 26 | 44 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 27 | 44 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 28 | 41 |
| 22 | Colorado Rapids SC | 27 | 36 |
| 23 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 28 | 36 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 26 | 35 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 27 | 32 |
| 26 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 32 |
| 27 | Real Salt Lake | 27 | 32 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 27 | 31 |
| 29 | Minnesota United FC | 27 | 29 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun | Minnesota United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 May | Houston Dynamo | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 May | Toronto FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 May | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 May | FC Dallas | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 May | Portland Timbers | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun | Austin FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 May | Real Salt Lake | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 May | Portland Timbers | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 May | Houston Dynamo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 May | Sporting Kansas City | A | 0–3 | L |
| 07 May | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Austin FC | Minnesota United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #28 | Position | #29 |
| 31 | Points | 29 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 7 / 10 / 10 | W / D / L | 7 / 8 / 12 |
| 35 | Scored | 40 |
| 47 | Conceded | 49 |
| -12 | GD | -9 |
| 1.15 | PPG | 1.07 |
| 26% | Win % | 26% |
Key Stats
46%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
Austin FC this season
Austin FC this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
Austin FC are 28th (31 pts). Minnesota United FC are 29th (29 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Austin FC
0-15
5/4
16-30
4/5
31-45
2/4
46-60
3/6
61-75
3/3
76+
12/15
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Minnesota United FC
0-15
4/7
16-30
4/9
31-45
6/2
46-60
4/5
61-75
7/4
76+
5/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Austin FC
| Christian Ramirez | 9 G | 2 A |
| Myrto Uzuni | 6 G |
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 14 G | 2 A |
| Anthony Markanich | 8 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Q2 Stadium!
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Miguel Tapias suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Julio Cascante has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 22 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 19' Jon Gallagher is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 24' The 35-year-old Gyasi Zardes has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 26' Joseph Rosales makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Minnesota United FC are in front.
- 31' Adam Lundqvist, a Sweden , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 36' Both keepers have barely been tested. Austin FC and Minnesota United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 41' Ethan Finlay is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Minnesota United FC tonight.
- 46' Fresh legs for Austin FC! Aleksandar Radovanovic comes on to replace Alexander Ring.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 54' A change in the Minnesota United FC ranks — Kemar Lawrence exits the field as Zarek Valentin enters on 54.
- 59' Puerto Rico international Zarek Valentin has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 61' Time for substitution for Austin FC. Diego Fagundez is replaced by Emiliano Rigoni.
- 62' Minnesota United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sang-bin Jeong is hanging Mender Garcia on the field on 62 minute.
- 67' Minnesota United FC have won 425 goals from 289 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 72' It looks like no one’s ball. Austin FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 77' Another change for Minnesota United FC made on 77 minute. Joseph Rosales leaves to be changed by Kervin Arriaga.
- 78' Jhojan Valencia is replacing Sofiane Djeffal for the Austin FC side.
- 79' A tactical swap from Austin FC — Jhojan Valencia on, Sofiane Djeffal off on 79 minutes.
- 82' What composure from Sebastian Driussi! The Argentina international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 87' It’s high time Adrian Heath made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Minnesota United FC.
Lineups
Austin FC Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 24
- 14
- 21
- 18
-
9
Gyasi Zardes ↓ Maxi Urruti 61'
- 13
- 1
- 8
- 17
- 6
- 22
Bench
-
66
Aleksandar Radovanovic ↑ 46'
-
7
Emiliano Rigoni ↑ 61'
- 20
- 37
- 29
- 16
-
10
Sebastian Driussi ↑ 61'
- 11
-
5
Jhojan Valencia ↑ 78'
-
37
Maxi Urruti ↑ 61'
Coach
Josh Wolff
Minnesota United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
92
Kemar Lawrence ↓ Zarek Valentin 54'
- 20
- 15
- 7
- 31
- 97
- 27
-
8
Joseph Rosales ↓ Kervin Arriaga 77'
- 21
-
28
Mender Garcia ↓ Sang-bin Jeong 61'
- 4
Bench
- 13
-
3
Zarek Valentin ↑ 54'
- 1
- 14
-
23
Cameron Dunbar ↑ 77'
-
33
Kervin Arriaga ↑ 77'
-
11
Sang-bin Jeong ↑ 61'
- 37
Coach
Adrian Heath
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Franco Fragapane | 4 |
| Sebastian Driussi | 4 |
| Diego Fagundez | 2 |
| Joaquin Pereyra | 1 |
| Maximiliano Urruti | 1 |
| Anthony Markanich | 1 |
| Emanuel Reynoso | 1 |
| Ilie Sanchez | 1 |
Head to Head
Austin FC Form
Minnesota United FC Form
2023-06-01
Austin FC
2–1
Minnesota United FC
L
2023-05-28
Minnesota United FC
1–1
Real Salt Lake
D
2023-05-21
Portland Timbers
0–1
Minnesota United FC
W
2023-05-18
Minnesota United FC
1–0
Houston Dynamo
W
2023-05-14
Sporting Kansas City
3–0
Minnesota United FC
L
2023-05-07
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
3–2
Minnesota United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.49
Austin FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for:
Austin FC or Minnesota United FC 73% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Austin FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Austin FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
56%
Austin FC or Minnesota United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.5%
0 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
7.3%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
6.9%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Austin FC
| Handicap | Austin FC covers | Push | Minnesota United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Austin FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

