Minnesota United FC vs D.C. United SC, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Minnesota United FC vs D.C. United SC — MLS at Allianz Field.
- Minnesota United FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
- D.C. United SC 34 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 26 Jun | Internacional CF Miami | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul | Minnesota United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Jul | Columbus Crew SC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Jul | Philadelphia Union | A | 0–7 | L |
| 04 Jul | Orlando City SC | A | 5–3 | W |
| 25 Jun | Nashville SC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Jun | Chicago Fire FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Minnesota United FC | D.C. United SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #25 | Position | #14 |
| 44 | Points | 33 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 11 / 11 / 12 | W / D / L | 7 / 12 / 15 |
| 56 | Scored | 39 |
| 58 | Conceded | 61 |
| -2 | GD | -22 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 0.97 |
| 32% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
24%
Clean Sheets
D.C. United SC this season
D.C. United SC this season
Minnesota United FC are 25th (44 pts). D.C. United SC are 14th (33 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
0-15
4/9
16-30
5/10
31-45
7/5
46-60
8/5
61-75
9/5
76+
11/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
D.C. United SC
0-15
3/4
16-30
6/6
31-45
5/9
46-60
5/10
61-75
3/8
76+
8/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 18 G | 4 A |
| Anthony Markanich | 9 G | 2 A |
D.C. United SC
| Tai Baribo | 16 G | 1 A |
| Louis Munteanu | 6 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Allianz Field as Minnesota United FC face off against D.C. United SC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' 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 Bongokuhle Hlongwane suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' D.C. United SC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 13' Against the run of play, Emanuel Reynoso has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 18' Minnesota United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against D.C. United SC's shape.
- 20' The crowd applauds Wil Trapp as he leaves the pitch. Joseph Rosales steps in for Minnesota United FC.
- 25' D.C. United SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' Minnesota United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 35' The travelling D.C. United SC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' It looks like no one’s ball. D.C. United SC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 45' Minnesota United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 46' The crowd applauds Kimarni Smith as he leaves the pitch. Nigel Robertha steps in for D.C. United SC.
- 50' What a strike from Emanuel Reynoso! The score is 2-0.
- 55' United States international Drew Skundrich has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 60' The D.C. United SC bench stirs into life. Andy Najar is withdrawn and Chris Odoi-Atsem gets his opportunity.
- 65' It is a cagey affair so far. Minnesota United FC in their trying to find a way past D.C. United SC's compact .
- 70' The 31-year-old Russell Canouse has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 75' Steven Birnbaum has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 80' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Sami Guediri.
- 81' Another substitution for D.C. United SC to replace Sami Guediri by Russell Canouse on 81 minute.
- 82' Oniel Fisher is replacing Franco Fragapane for the Minnesota United FC side.
- 87' Supporters expect more eagerness from Luis Amarilla, as he is very good at scoring at Allianz Field with 5 goals in the last 4 games.
- 90' Emanuel Reynoso makes way for Abu Danladi at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Minnesota United FC.
- With this win, Minnesota United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 17
- 92
-
20
Wil Trapp ↓ Joseph Rosales 20'
- 15
-
7
Franco Fragapane ↓ Oniel Fisher 82'
-
10
Emanuel Reynoso ↓ Abu Danladi 90'
-
9
Luis Amarilla ↓ Jacori Hayes 82'
- 97
- 27
- 21
Bench
-
5
Jacori Hayes ↑ 82'
- 1
-
91
Oniel Fisher ↑ 82'
- 14
-
18
Abu Danladi ↑ 90'
- 4
- 36
- 24
-
8
Joseph Rosales ↑ 20'
Coach
Adrian Heath
D.C. United SC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Andy Najar ↓ Chris Odoi-Atsem 60'
- 4
- 1
- 7
-
97
Sami Guediri ↓ Russell Canouse 81'
-
17
Kimarni Smith ↓ Nigel Robertha 46'
- 12
- 15
- 8
- 13
- 25
Bench
-
6
Russell Canouse ↑ 81'
-
3
Chris Odoi-Atsem ↑ 60'
- 21
- 23
-
19
Nigel Robertha ↑ 46'
- 27
- 2
-
35
Theodore Ku-DiPietro ↑ 60'
Coach
Wayne Rooney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Emanuel Reynoso | 2 |
| Christian Benteke | 2 |
| Angelo Rodriguez | 2 |
| Angelo Rodriguez | 1 |
| Ola Kamara | 1 |
| Junior Moreno | 1 |
| Julian Gressel | 1 |
| Bakaye Dibassy | 1 |
Head to Head
Minnesota United FC Form
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
2022-06-26
Internacional CF Miami
2–1
Minnesota United FC
L
D.C. United SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.14
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
D.C. United SC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 63% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Minnesota United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.28
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
81%
Draw or D.C. United SC
41%
Minnesota United FC or D.C. United SC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Minnesota United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 0
5.2%
1 – 2
5.1%
3 – 2
3.9%
4 – 1
3.6%
0 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | D.C. United SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 22% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 11% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
D.C. United SC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.