Minnesota United FC vs Austin FC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Minnesota United FC vs Austin FC — MLS at Allianz Field.
- Minnesota United FC 27 games · 29 pts (2026/26)
- Austin FC 27 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Alex Chilowicz
- Assistant 1 Brian Dunn (USA)
- Assistant 2 Andrew Bigelow
5 games this season
🟨 1.8/game
⚽ 5.0 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 01 Jun | Austin FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jul | Minnesota United FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 01 Jul | Internacional CF Miami | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Jun | Houston Dynamo | H | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Jun | FC Dallas | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Jun | Sporting Kansas City | A | 1–4 | L |
| 04 Jun | Real Salt Lake | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Minnesota United FC | Austin FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #29 | Position | #28 |
| 29 | Points | 31 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 7 / 8 / 12 | W / D / L | 7 / 10 / 10 |
| 40 | Scored | 35 |
| 49 | Conceded | 47 |
| -9 | GD | -12 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 1.15 |
| 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
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Austin FC this season
Austin FC this season
Minnesota United FC are 29th (29 pts). Austin FC are 28th (31 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 14 G | 2 A |
| Anthony Markanich | 8 G | 2 A |
Austin FC
| Christian Ramirez | 9 G | 2 A |
| Myrto Uzuni | 6 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Allianz Field. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Minnesota United FC and Austin FC.
- 5' 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.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Minnesota United FC and Austin FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Minnesota United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' It looks surprising Minnesota United FC does not make any changes. Mender Garcia has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Minnesota United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Austin FC backline.
- 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 35' Diego Fagundez puts Austin FC on the lead.
- 40' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 40 minutes.
- 45' Against the run of play, Sebastian Driussi has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 51' The deadlock is broken! Sebastian Driussi gets on the scoresheet on 51 minutes.
- 54' Hassani Dotson is having his name booked by the referee on 54.
- 56' The crowd applauds Zarek Valentin as he leaves the pitch. Ismael Tajouri-Shradi steps in for Minnesota United FC.
- 61' 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 Bakaye Dibassy suffering a number of foals already.
- 66' Wil Trapp, a USA , has 41 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 71' Minnesota United FC ring the changes. Bakaye Dibassy has done his job and it is now time for Brent Kallman to step up.
- 73' Gyasi Zardes makes way for Maxi Urruti at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Austin FC.
- 78' Minnesota United FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Austin FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 81' A moment of madness from Daniel Pereira on 81 minutes earns him a card. Austin FC will be frustrated.
- 82' A change in the Austin FC ranks — Daniel Pereira exits the field as Jhojan Valencia enters on 82.
- 85' Against the run of play, Devin Padelford has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 90' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Austin FC take all three points.
Lineups
Minnesota United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
12
Bakaye Dibassy ↓ Brent Kallman 71'
- 3
- 1
- 20
- 10
- 31
- 27
- 8
- 21
- 28
- 4
Bench
- –
- 13
-
14
Brent Kallman ↑ 71'
- 99
- 23
-
18
Ismael Tajouri-Shradi ↑ 56'
- 33
- 22
Austin FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 24
- 14
- 18
-
9
Gyasi Zardes ↓ Maxi Urruti 73'
- 13
- 1
- 10
- 17
- 6
- 4
- 33
Bench
- 7
- 20
- 21
- 29
- 16
- –
-
5
Jhojan Valencia ↑ 82'
-
37
Maxi Urruti ↑ 73'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Driussi | 4 |
| Franco Fragapane | 4 |
| Diego Fagundez | 2 |
| Maximiliano Urruti | 1 |
| Anthony Markanich | 1 |
| Emanuel Reynoso | 1 |
| Ilie Sanchez | 1 |
| Michael Boxall | 1 |
Head to Head
Minnesota United FC Form
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
2023-06-01
Austin FC
2–1
Minnesota United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.72
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.74
Austin FC xG
I would bet for:
Minnesota United FC or Austin FC 74% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Austin FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.46
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Austin FC
64%
Minnesota United FC or Austin FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Austin FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–4 not predicted1 – 4Actual
1 – 1
10.3%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.7%
0 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.8%
1 – 0
4.8%
2 – 0
4.7%
0 – 0
4.6%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
4.5%
2 – 3
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Austin FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 18% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 18% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Austin FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

