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D.C. United SC vs Minnesota United FC, 2018

MLS · 2018
D.C. United SC
2 – 1
Full Time
Minnesota United FC
Wed 12 Sep 2018 · 23:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

D.C. United SC vs Minnesota United FC — MLS .

Match Details

  • Referee Sorin Stoica
  • Referee Katie Nesbitt
  • Referee Edvin Jurisevic
  • Referee Silviu Petrescu
  • Referee Gjovalin Bori

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 14 33
2 Internacional CF Miami 15 31
3 Chicago Fire FC 14 26
4 New England Revolution 14 25
5 New York Red Bulls 15 22
6 Charlotte FC 15 21
7 FC Cincinnati 15 20
8 New York City FC 15 19
9 D.C. United SC 15 18
10 Columbus Crew SC 15 16
11 Toronto FC 14 14
12 Montreal Impact FC 14 14
13 Orlando City SC 15 14
14 Atlanta United FC 14 11
15 Philadelphia Union 15 7
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 32
17 San Jose Earthquakes 15 32
18 Real Salt Lake 14 26
19 FC Dallas 15 25
20 Los Angeles FC 15 24
21 Seattle Sounders FC 13 24
22 Houston Dynamo 14 22
23 Minnesota United FC 15 22
24 Los Angeles Galaxy 15 20
25 San Diego FC 15 17
26 Colorado Rapids SC 15 16
27 St. Louis City 14 16
28 Portland Timbers 14 14
29 Austin FC 15 14
30 Sporting Kansas City 14 11

Head-to-Head

3
2
D.C. United SC 5 games · Avg 3.0 goals Minnesota United FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-09-12 D.C. United SC 2–1 Minnesota United FC

Recent Form

D.C. United SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Sep Minnesota United FC H 2–1 W
08 Sep New York City FC A 1–1 D
02 Sep Atlanta United FC H 3–1 W
30 Aug Philadelphia Union H 0–2 L
26 Aug New York Red Bulls A 0–1 L
19 Aug New England Revolution H 2–0 W
Minnesota United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Sep D.C. United SC A 1–2 L
26 Aug Sporting Kansas City A 0–2 L
19 Aug FC Dallas A 0–2 L
12 Aug Los Angeles Galaxy A 2–2 D
05 Aug Seattle Sounders FC H 1–2 L
29 Jul Vancouver Whitecaps FC A 2–4 L

Season Stats

D.C. United SC Minnesota United FC
#9 Position #23
18 Points 22
15 Played 15
4 / 6 / 5 W / D / L 6 / 4 / 5
21 Scored 18
25 Conceded 22
-4 GD -4
1.20 PPG 1.47
27% Win % 40%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
40% Clean Sheets
D.C. United SC this season
33% Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season

D.C. United SC are 9th (18 pts). Minnesota United FC are 23rd (22 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

D.C. United SC
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Minnesota United FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
  • 5' Colombia international Angelo Rodriguez has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 10' D.C. United SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Minnesota United FC backline.
  • 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' D.C. United SC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 25' It is a cagey affair so far. D.C. United SC in their trying to find a way past Minnesota United FC's compact .
  • 30' Minnesota United FC is showing some good football. However, Minnesota United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both D.C. United SC and Minnesota United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 45' With 0 assists to his name this season, Abu Danladi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for D.C. United SC.
  • 50' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His D.C. United SC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 60' A quiet spell here at . Minnesota United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 65' The travelling Minnesota United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 70' It looks surprising Minnesota United FC does not make any changes. Joseph Mora has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 75' The home supporters are growing impatient. D.C. United SC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 80' It’s high time Ben Olsen made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 85' Miguel Ibarra, a United States , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 90' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ben Olsen will be considering his options from the bench.
  • Another three points for D.C. United SC.

Lineups

D.C. United SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ben Olsen

Minnesota United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Adrian Heath

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Emanuel Reynoso 2
Christian Benteke 2
Angelo Rodriguez 2
Angelo Rodriguez 1
Ola Kamara 1
Junior Moreno 1
Julian Gressel 1
Bakaye Dibassy 1

Head to Head

2018-09-12 D.C. United SC 2–1 Minnesota United FC

D.C. United SC Form

2018-09-12 D.C. United SC 2–1 Minnesota United FC W 2018-09-08 New York City FC 1–1 D.C. United SC D 2018-09-02 D.C. United SC 3–1 Atlanta United FC W 2018-08-30 D.C. United SC 0–2 Philadelphia Union L 2018-08-26 New York Red Bulls 1–0 D.C. United SC L 2018-08-19 D.C. United SC 2–0 New England Revolution W

Minnesota United FC Form

2018-09-12 D.C. United SC 2–1 Minnesota United FC L 2018-08-26 Sporting Kansas City 2–0 Minnesota United FC L 2018-08-19 FC Dallas 2–0 Minnesota United FC L 2018-08-12 Los Angeles Galaxy 2–2 Minnesota United FC D 2018-08-05 Minnesota United FC 1–2 Seattle Sounders FC L 2018-07-29 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 4–2 Minnesota United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.77 D.C. United SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
D.C. United SC54% Draw25% Minnesota United FC21%
Actual: D.C. United SC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

D.C. United SC or Draw
79%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
46%
D.C. United SC or Minnesota United FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
D.C. United SC37% Draw45% Minnesota United FC18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.4%
2 – 0
8.8%
0 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5.4%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 0
5.1%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — D.C. United SC

Handicap D.C. United SC covers Push Minnesota United FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 16% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 22% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 13% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

D.C. United SC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.