Houston Dynamo vs Minnesota United FC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON

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MLS · 2023

Houston Dynamo

0 – 3

Full Time

Minnesota United FC

Thu 13 Jul 2023 · 00:30 UTC PNC Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

0–1 15' Bongokuhle Hlongwane

0–2 20' Teemu Pukki

0–3 87' Ismael Tajouri-Shradi

Micael 68' Y

Franco Escobar 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Houston Dynamo 18 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
Minnesota United FC 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)

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

Houston Dynamo 18 games · Avg 2.7 goals Minnesota United FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-07-13 Houston Dynamo 0–3 Minnesota United FC 2023-05-18 Minnesota United FC 1–0 Houston Dynamo 2022-08-27 Minnesota United FC 2–1 Houston Dynamo 2022-07-24 Houston Dynamo 1–2 Minnesota United FC 2021-09-26 Minnesota United FC 2–0 Houston Dynamo

Recent Form

Houston Dynamo

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
13 Jul	Minnesota United FC	H	0–3	L
09 Jul	Sporting Kansas City	H	2–2	D
02 Jul	Seattle Sounders FC	A	0–1	L
25 Jun	Austin FC	A	0–3	L
22 Jun	San Jose Earthquakes	H	4–1	W
15 Jun	Los Angeles FC	A	1–0	W

Minnesota United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
13 Jul	Houston Dynamo	A	3–0	W
09 Jul	Austin FC	H	1–4	L
02 Jul	Portland Timbers	H	4–1	W
25 Jun	Real Salt Lake	A	2–2	D
10 Jun	Montreal Impact FC	A	0–4	L
04 Jun	Toronto FC	H	1–1	D

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' Houston Dynamo have kicked off against Minnesota United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
10' Houston Dynamo currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
15' Bongokuhle Hlongwane is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
20' The deadlock is broken! Teemu Pukki gets on the scoresheet on 20 minutes.
25' The 27-year-old Mender Garcia has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
30' Minnesota United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Houston Dynamo and Minnesota United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
40' Emanuel Reynoso is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Houston Dynamo so far.
45' Hassani Dotson needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
46' Ivan Franco is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nelson Quinones at the 46 minute mark.
51' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
56' Michael Boxall has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
61' Mender Garcia is ready to make an impact after coming on for Teemu Pukki at the 61 minute mark.
66' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
68' The referee calls foul for Micael. He receives a card.
70' A tactical swap from Minnesota United FC — Bakaye Dibassy on, Miguel Tapias off on 70 minutes.
73' The Houston Dynamo bench stirs into life. Daniel Steres is withdrawn and Chase Gasper gets his opportunity.
78' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
83' Minnesota United FC have won 416 goals from 285 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
85' Another change for Houston Dynamo made on 85 minute. Artur leaves to be changed by Luis Caicedo.
87' Ismael Tajouri-Shradi makes no mistake. The score reads 0-3 and Minnesota United FC are in front.
89' Time for substitution for Houston Dynamo. Erik Sviatchenko is replaced by Ethan Bartlow.
90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Franco Escobar on 90.
Minnesota United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Houston Dynamo Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Minnesota United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Bongokuhle Hlongwane	5
Robin Lod	5
Ethan Finlay	4
Philippe Senderos	2
Philippe Senderos	2
Adalberto Carrasquilla	2
Adrien Hunou	2
Alberth Elis	2

Head to Head

Houston Dynamo Form

2023-07-13 Houston Dynamo 0–3 Minnesota United FC L 2023-07-09 Houston Dynamo 2–2 Sporting Kansas City D 2023-07-02 Seattle Sounders FC 1–0 Houston Dynamo L 2023-06-25 Austin FC 3–0 Houston Dynamo L 2023-06-22 Houston Dynamo 4–1 San Jose Earthquakes W 2023-06-15 Los Angeles FC 0–1 Houston Dynamo W

Minnesota United FC Form

2023-07-13 Houston Dynamo 0–3 Minnesota United FC W 2023-07-09 Minnesota United FC 1–4 Austin FC L 2023-07-02 Minnesota United FC 4–1 Portland Timbers W 2023-06-25 Real Salt Lake 2–2 Minnesota United FC D 2023-06-10 Montreal Impact FC 4–0 Minnesota United FC L 2023-06-04 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Toronto FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.34 Houston Dynamo xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.5 Minnesota United FC xG

I would bet for: Houston Dynamo or Minnesota United FC 72% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Houston Dynamo32% Draw28% Minnesota United FC40%

Actual: Minnesota United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes58% 0% No42%

Avg goals/match: 2.84

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	92%	8%
± 1.5	78%	22%
± 2.5	53%	47%
± 3.5	32%	68%
± 4.5	17%	83%

Double Chance

Houston Dynamo or Draw

59%

Draw or Minnesota United FC

68%

Houston Dynamo or Minnesota United FC

72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Houston Dynamo25% Draw46% Minnesota United FC29%

Actual: Minnesota United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.6%

1 – 2

8.5%

0 – 1

7.8%

0 – 0

7.7%

2 – 1

7.5%

1 – 0

6.9%

0 – 2

6.5%

2 – 2

5.7%

2 – 0

5.1%

1 – 3

4.3%

3 – 1

3.4%

0 – 3

Actual

Asian Handicap — Houston Dynamo

Handicap	Houston Dynamo covers	Push	Minnesota United FC covers
-2.5	5%	—	95%
-2	5%	10%	85%
-1.5	15%	—	85%
-1	15%	18%	67%
-0.5	33%	—	67%
+0.5	60%	—	40%
+1	60%	20%	20%
+1.5	80%	—	20%
+2	80%	12%	8%
+2.5	92%	—	8%

Clean Sheet

Houston Dynamo keeps clean sheet

23% ✓

Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet

27% ✗

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