Sunday , 16 August 2026

Houston Dynamo vs Minnesota United FC, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2022
Houston Dynamo
1 – 2
Full Time
Minnesota United FC
Sun 24 Jul 2022 · 00:30 UTC PNC Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Adam Lundqvist 8' Y
Griffin Dorsey 59' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Houston Dynamo vs Minnesota United FC — MLS at PNC Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 18 40
2 Internacional CF Miami 18 38
3 New England Revolution 18 30
4 Chicago Fire FC 17 29
5 New York City FC 18 26
6 FC Cincinnati 18 26
7 Charlotte FC 18 25
8 New York Red Bulls 18 25
9 D.C. United SC 18 23
10 Columbus Crew SC 18 20
11 Orlando City SC 18 20
12 Toronto FC 18 17
13 Philadelphia Union 18 16
14 Montreal Impact FC 18 16
15 Atlanta United FC 18 12
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 17 34
17 Los Angeles FC 19 34
18 San Jose Earthquakes 18 33
19 Houston Dynamo 18 32
20 FC Dallas 18 27
21 Real Salt Lake 17 27
22 St. Louis City 18 26
23 Portland Timbers 18 24
24 Seattle Sounders FC 17 24
25 Minnesota United FC 18 24
26 Colorado Rapids SC 18 22
27 Los Angeles Galaxy 19 22
28 San Diego FC 18 21
29 Austin FC 18 17
30 Sporting Kansas City 18 14

Head-to-Head

5
3
10
Houston Dynamo 18 games · Avg 2.7 goals Minnesota United FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-07-24 Houston Dynamo 1–2 Minnesota United FC 2021-09-26 Minnesota United FC 2–0 Houston Dynamo 2021-08-29 Houston Dynamo 1–2 Minnesota United FC 2021-08-08 Minnesota United FC 2–0 Houston Dynamo 2020-10-19 Minnesota United FC 2–2 Houston Dynamo

Recent Form

Houston Dynamo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Minnesota United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#19 Position #25
32 Points 24
18 Played 18
10 / 2 / 6 W / D / L 6 / 6 / 6
27 Scored 20
24 Conceded 25
+3 GD -5
1.78 PPG 1.33
56% Win % 33%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
61% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
42% Clean Sheets
Houston Dynamo this season
32% Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season

Houston Dynamo are 19th (32 pts). Minnesota United FC are 25th (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Houston Dynamo
0-15
1/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
5/2
46-60
3/3
61-75
4/2
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Minnesota United FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/3
61-75
2/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Houston Dynamo
Guilherme 8 G 4 A
Minnesota United FC
Kelvin Yeboah 8 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Houston Dynamo and Minnesota United FC has kicked off!
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 8' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Adam Lundqvist.
  • 13' Hector Herrera is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Houston Dynamo tonight.
  • 18' The energy levels are beginning to show. Adrian Heath might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 23' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 28' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 33' A change in the Minnesota United FC ranks — Luis Amarilla exits the field as Abu Danladi enters on 33.
  • 38' Carlos Darwin Quintero has been relatively quiet despite scoring 13 goals in his last 278 appearances.
  • 43' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 46' Carlos Ferreira is replacing Matias Vera for the Houston Dynamo side.
  • 47' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Franco Fragapane makes it 0-1.
  • 48' Brilliant from the ! Franco Fragapane makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 45.
  • 53' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 58' Minnesota United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 59' A change in the Houston Dynamo ranks — Griffin Dorsey exits the field as Zeca enters on 59.
  • 59' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Griffin Dorsey.
  • 64' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 65' The whistle greets Franco Fragapane as he departs to be replaced by Niko Hansen.
  • 70' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 72' What a strike from Bongokuhle Hlongwane! The score is 0-3.
  • 74' Another change for Houston Dynamo made on 74 minute. Adalberto Carrasquilla leaves to be changed by Memo Rodriguez.
  • 78' The supporters are chanting for Alan Benitez. He replaces Bongokuhle Hlongwane on 78 minute.
  • 83' Houston Dynamo have won 391 goals from 278 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 86' Fafa Picault makes no mistake. The score reads 1-3 and Houston Dynamo are in front.
  • The points are shared — Houston Dynamo 1-2 Minnesota United FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Houston Dynamo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paulo Nagamura

Minnesota United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Adrian Heath

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Bongokuhle Hlongwane 5
Robin Lod 5
Ethan Finlay 4
Darwin Quintero 2
Franco Fragapane 2
Ariel Lassiter 2
Alberth Elis 2
Philippe Senderos 2

Head to Head

2022-07-24 Houston Dynamo 1–2 Minnesota United FC 2021-09-26 Minnesota United FC 2–0 Houston Dynamo 2021-08-29 Houston Dynamo 1–2 Minnesota United FC 2021-08-08 Minnesota United FC 2–0 Houston Dynamo 2020-10-19 Minnesota United FC 2–2 Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo Form

2022-07-24 Houston Dynamo 1–2 Minnesota United FC L 2022-07-18 San Jose Earthquakes 1–2 Houston Dynamo W 2022-07-13 Austin FC 3–1 Houston Dynamo L 2022-07-10 Houston Dynamo 2–2 FC Dallas D 2022-07-04 Houston Dynamo 1–2 Charlotte FC L 2022-06-30 Portland Timbers 2–1 Houston Dynamo L

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
1.31 Houston Dynamo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57 Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for: Houston Dynamo or Minnesota United FC 74% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Houston Dynamo29% Draw26% Minnesota United FC45%
Actual: Minnesota United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Houston Dynamo or Draw
56%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
71%
Houston Dynamo or Minnesota United FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Houston Dynamo24% Draw45% Minnesota United FC31%
Actual: Minnesota United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8%
0 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
6.8%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.6%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Houston Dynamo

Handicap Houston Dynamo covers Push Minnesota United FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 17% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 20% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 13% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Houston Dynamo keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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