Houston Dynamo vs Minnesota United FC, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Houston Dynamo vs Minnesota United FC — MLS at PNC Stadium.
- Houston Dynamo 34 games · 51 pts (2026/26)
- Minnesota United FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul | Minnesota United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Jul | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Jul | Austin FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Jul | FC Dallas | H | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Jul | Charlotte FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Jun | Portland Timbers | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul | Houston Dynamo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Jul | D.C. United SC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Jul | Sporting Kansas City | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Jul | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Jul | Real Salt Lake | H | 3–2 | W |
| 30 Jun | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Houston Dynamo | Minnesota United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | Position | #25 |
| 51 | Points | 44 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 14 / 9 / 11 | W / D / L | 11 / 11 / 12 |
| 43 | Scored | 56 |
| 43 | Conceded | 58 |
| +0 | GD | -2 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 41% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Houston Dynamo this season
Houston Dynamo this season
21%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
Houston Dynamo are 20th (51 pts). Minnesota United FC are 25th (44 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Houston Dynamo
0-15
1/3
16-30
6/7
31-45
9/4
46-60
6/4
61-75
6/4
76+
5/11
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Minnesota United FC
0-15
4/9
16-30
5/10
31-45
7/5
46-60
8/5
61-75
9/5
76+
11/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Houston Dynamo
| Guilherme | 16 G | 8 A |
| Mateusz Bogusz | 8 G | 2 A |
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 18 G | 4 A |
| Anthony Markanich | 9 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Minnesota United FC get us underway at PNC Stadium.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 8' Controversy at the stadium! Adam Lundqvist argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 13' Houston Dynamo currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 18' Both keepers have barely been tested. Houston Dynamo and Minnesota United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 23' Michael Boxall has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 28' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 33' Abu Danladi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luis Amarilla on 33 minute.
- 38' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 43' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 46' Another change for Houston Dynamo made on 46 minute. Matias Vera leaves to be changed by Carlos Ferreira.
- 47' GOAL! Franco Fragapane scores on 45. Assisted by Bongokuhle Hlongwane
- 48' Franco Fragapane doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 53' Minnesota United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 58' Memo Rodriguez has been relatively quiet despite scoring 20 goals in his last 295 appearances.
- 59' The whistle greets Griffin Dorsey as he departs to be replaced by Zeca.
- 59' A moment of madness from Griffin Dorsey on 59 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Houston Dynamo will be frustrated.
- 64' Tim Parker needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 65' Time for substitution for Minnesota United FC. Franco Fragapane is replaced by Niko Hansen.
- 70' Houston Dynamo is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 72' Bongokuhle Hlongwane adds to his 0 season tally! Minnesota United FC lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Memo Rodriguez. He replaces Adalberto Carrasquilla on 74 minute.
- 78' Bongokuhle Hlongwane makes way for Alan Benitez at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Minnesota United FC.
- 83' 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 Niko Hansen suffering a number of foals already.
- 86' What a strike from Fafa Picault! The score is 1-3.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Houston Dynamo Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
5
Tim Parker ↓ Daniel Steres 59'
-
3
Adam Lundqvist ↓ Sam Junqua 46'
- 12
- 10
- 20
-
25
Griffin Dorsey ↓ Zeca 59'
-
22
Matias Vera ↓ Carlos Ferreira 46'
- 17
- 23
- 34
Bench
-
2
Daniel Steres ↑ 59'
- 24
-
8
Memo Rodriguez ↑ 74'
-
37
Zeca ↑ 59'
- 26
-
29
Sam Junqua ↑ 46'
- 19
- 13
-
9
Carlos Ferreira ↑ 46'
Coach
Paulo Nagamura
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 17
- 92
- 15
-
7
Franco Fragapane ↓ Niko Hansen 65'
-
9
Luis Amarilla ↓ Abu Danladi 33'
- 97
- 36
-
27
D.J. Taylor ↓ Brent Kallman 78'
- 8
- 21
Bench
- 13
- 1
- 91
-
11
Niko Hansen ↑ 65'
-
14
Brent Kallman ↑ 78'
-
18
Abu Danladi ↑ 33'
- 4
- 24
-
2
Alan Benitez ↑ 78'
Coach
Adrian Heath
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bongokuhle Hlongwane | 5 |
| Robin Lod | 5 |
| Ethan Finlay | 4 |
| Adalberto Carrasquilla | 2 |
| Adrien Hunou | 2 |
| Alberth Elis | 2 |
| Darwin Quintero | 2 |
| Franco Fragapane | 2 |
Head to Head
Houston Dynamo Form
Minnesota United FC Form
2022-07-24
Houston Dynamo
1–2
Minnesota United FC
W
2022-07-17
Minnesota United FC
2–0
D.C. United SC
W
2022-07-14
Minnesota United FC
1–1
Sporting Kansas City
D
2022-07-09
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
1–3
Minnesota United FC
W
2022-07-04
Minnesota United FC
3–2
Real Salt Lake
W
2022-06-30
Los Angeles Galaxy
2–3
Minnesota United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.33
Houston Dynamo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.74
Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Minnesota United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Houston Dynamo or Draw
53%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
72%
Houston Dynamo or Minnesota United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Minnesota United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6.9%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
5.2%
2 – 0
4.1%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 3
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Houston Dynamo
| Handicap | Houston Dynamo covers | Push | Minnesota United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 21% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Houston Dynamo keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.