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 15 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- Austin FC 15 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Alex Chilowicz
- Assistant 1 Brian Dunn (USA)
- Assistant 2 Andrew Bigelow
3 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 4.0 goals/game
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | Position | #29 |
| 22 | Points | 14 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 6 / 4 / 5 | W / D / L | 3 / 5 / 7 |
| 18 | Scored | 19 |
| 22 | Conceded | 31 |
| -4 | GD | -12 |
| 1.47 | PPG | 0.93 |
| 40% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
46%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Austin FC this season
Austin FC this season
Minnesota United FC are 23rd (22 pts). Austin FC are 29th (14 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
Austin FC
0-15
4/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/1
76+
4/12
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Minnesota United FC launch into their encounter with Austin FC.
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Julio Cascante is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Minnesota United FC.
- 10' Austin FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' Austin FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 20' Ethan Finlay has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' 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.
- 35' Diego Fagundez is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 45' Sebastian Driussi is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 3 goals this season for the .
- 50' Over 50 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 51' Goal! Sebastian Driussi scores his 78 goal in 394 matches.
- 54' The referee shows Minnesota United FC player a card on 54.
- 56' Time for substitution for Minnesota United FC. Zarek Valentin is replaced by Ismael Tajouri-Shradi.
- 61' Austin FC 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.
- 66' Minnesota United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 71' Minnesota United FC make a change. Bakaye Dibassy trudges off to be replaced by Brent Kallman on 71 minutes.
- 73' It is a substitution in Austin FC team. Gyasi Zardes is replaced by Maxi Urruti on 73 minute.
- 78' Austin FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 81' Daniel Pereira has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 81.
- 82' The Austin FC manager makes a substitution. Daniel Pereira departs to be replaced by Jhojan Valencia.
- 85' Magnificent from Devin Padelford! That is 1 goals in 282 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 90' Minnesota United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Austin FC backline.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Austin FC to claim maximum 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 |
| Emanuel Reynoso | 1 |
| Ilie Sanchez | 1 |
| Michael Boxall | 1 |
| Joseph Rosales | 1 |
| Zan Kolmanic | 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
2 / 4
1.67
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58
Austin FC xG
I would bet for:
Minnesota United FC or Austin FC 73% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Austin FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.25
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Austin FC
63%
Minnesota United FC or Austin FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Austin FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–4 not predicted1 – 4Actual
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 0
5.8%
0 – 0
5.5%
0 – 1
5.4%
2 – 0
5.4%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Austin FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 19% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Austin FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.