Minnesota United FC vs D.C. United SC, MLS 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Minnesota United FC vs D.C. United SC — MLS at Allianz Field.
- Minnesota United FC 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- D.C. United SC 18 games · 23 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul | D.C. United SC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 14 Jul | Houston Dynamo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Jul | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Jul | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Jun | Portland Timbers | A | 2–3 | L |
| 23 Jun | Austin FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul | Minnesota United FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Jul | Nashville SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Jul | Orlando City SC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 03 Jul | FC Cincinnati | H | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Jun | New York Red Bulls | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Jun | Houston Dynamo | H | 1–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Minnesota United FC | D.C. United SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #25 | Position | #9 |
| 24 | Points | 23 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 6 / 6 / 6 | W / D / L | 5 / 8 / 5 |
| 20 | Scored | 26 |
| 25 | Conceded | 29 |
| -5 | GD | -3 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.28 |
| 33% | Win % | 28% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
32%
Clean Sheets
D.C. United SC this season
D.C. United SC this season
Minnesota United FC are 25th (24 pts). D.C. United SC are 9th (23 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
D.C. United SC
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
1/5
46-60
3/4
61-75
2/2
76+
7/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 8 G |
D.C. United SC
| Tai Baribo | 9 G |
| Louis Munteanu | 5 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Minnesota United FC to score. At the same time, D.C. United SC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' D.C. United SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' D.C. United SC 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.
- 14' What a moment for Christian Benteke! That strike on 14 puts his side firmly in control.
- 19' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Minnesota United FC and D.C. United SC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 24' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 29' Christopher McVey is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for D.C. United SC tonight.
- 32' Tani Oluwaseyi is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 37' Minnesota United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against D.C. United SC's shape.
- 42' D.C. United SC have won 380 goals from 278 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 47' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 49' The referee shows Minnesota United FC player a card on 49.
- 54' Hassani Dotson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 58' The whistle greets Bongokuhle Hlongwane as he departs to be replaced by Joseph Rosales.
- 59' Caden Clark makes way for Franco Fragapane at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Minnesota United FC.
- 60' The D.C. United SC bench stirs into life. Matti Peltola is withdrawn and Lucas Bartlett gets his opportunity.
- 65' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 68' Jackson Hopkins is replacing Mateusz Klich for the D.C. United SC side.
- 73' Time for substitution for Minnesota United FC. Devin Padelford is replaced by Teemu Pukki.
- 78' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Minnesota United FC and D.C. United SC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 80' A stunning finish from Teemu Pukki — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 85' 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 Michael Boxall suffering a number of foals already.
- 86' That looks like a foul for a card for Martin Rodriguez.
- 90' Brilliant from the ! Aaron Herrera makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 90.
- 90' Jared Stroud makes way for Garrison Tubbs at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from D.C. United SC.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from D.C. United SC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 15
- 67
- 31
- 97
-
37
Caden Clark ↓ Franco Fragapane 59'
- 21
- 14
- 4
- 11
-
2
Devin Padelford ↓ Teemu Pukki 73'
Bench
-
22
Teemu Pukki ↑ 73'
- 3
-
7
Franco Fragapane ↑ 59'
- 44
-
8
Joseph Rosales ↑ 58'
- 30
- 99
- 25
- 23
Coach
Eric Ramsay
D.C. United SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
-
43
Mateusz Klich ↓ Jackson Hopkins 68'
- 22
- 24
- 7
-
4
Matti Peltola ↓ Lucas Bartlett 60'
- 11
-
8
Jared Stroud ↓ Garrison Tubbs 90'
- 97
- 21
- 14
Bench
-
10
Gabriel Pirani ↑ 60'
- 30
- 18
-
3
Lucas Bartlett ↑ 60'
- 56
-
25
Jackson Hopkins ↑ 68'
- 45
-
16
Garrison Tubbs ↑ 90'
Coach
Zach Prince
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Angelo Rodriguez | 2 |
| Emanuel Reynoso | 2 |
| Christian Benteke | 2 |
| Darren Mattocks | 1 |
| Aaron Herrera | 1 |
| Teemu Pukki | 1 |
| Ulises Segura | 1 |
| Tani Oluwaseyi | 1 |
Head to Head
Minnesota United FC Form
2024-07-18
Minnesota United FC
2–3
D.C. United SC
L
2024-07-14
Houston Dynamo
1–1
Minnesota United FC
D
2024-07-08
Los Angeles Galaxy
2–1
Minnesota United FC
L
2024-07-04
Minnesota United FC
1–3
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
2024-06-30
Portland Timbers
3–2
Minnesota United FC
L
2024-06-23
Minnesota United FC
0–1
Austin FC
L
D.C. United SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.6
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61
D.C. United SC xG
I would bet for:
Minnesota United FC or D.C. United SC 73% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: D.C. United SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.21
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
62%
Draw or D.C. United SC
64%
Minnesota United FC or D.C. United SC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
8%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
5.8%
1 – 0
5.7%
0 – 0
5.6%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
2 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | D.C. United SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 18% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
D.C. United SC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

