Minnesota United FC vs FC Dallas, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Minnesota United FC vs FC Dallas — MLS at Allianz Field.
- Minnesota United FC 15 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- FC Dallas 15 games · 25 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May | FC Dallas | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 May | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 May | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 02 May | Austin FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Apr | Real Salt Lake | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Apr | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May | Minnesota United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 May | Houston Dynamo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 May | Portland Timbers | H | 4–1 | W |
| 24 Apr | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 1–3 | L |
| 18 Apr | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Dec | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Minnesota United FC | FC Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | Position | #19 |
| 22 | Points | 25 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 6 / 4 / 5 | W / D / L | 7 / 4 / 4 |
| 18 | Scored | 30 |
| 22 | Conceded | 22 |
| -4 | GD | +8 |
| 1.47 | PPG | 1.67 |
| 40% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
20%
Clean Sheets
FC Dallas this season
FC Dallas this season
Minnesota United FC are 23rd (22 pts). FC Dallas are 19th (25 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
FC Dallas
0-15
4/2
16-30
3/4
31-45
4/3
46-60
3/–
61-75
–/2
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Minnesota United FC have kicked off against FC Dallas. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Ricardo Pepi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 7 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Andres Ricaurte was booked on 10.
- 15' 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.
- 20' FC Dallas are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 35' Romain Metanire is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Dallas so far.
- 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 45' international Matheus Bressan has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 50' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Dallas is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 55' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 60' A moment of madness from Franco Daniel Jara on 60 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Dallas will be frustrated.
- 64' Another substitution for Minnesota United FC to replace Ethan Finlay by Ramon Abila on 64 minute.
- 66' It is a substitution in FC Dallas team. Franco Daniel Jara is replaced by Szabolcs Schon on 66 minute.
- 67' Wil Trapp picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 72' The FC Dallas manager makes a substitution. Franco Daniel Jara departs to be replaced by Ricardo Pepi.
- 73' Franco Daniel Jara makes way for Ricardo Pepi at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Dallas.
- 78' Paxton Pomykal has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andres Ricaurte on 78 minute.
- 79' FC Dallas make a change. Jader Obrian trudges off to be replaced by Dante Sealy on 79 minutes.
- 84' Minnesota United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 89' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Adrian Heath will be considering his options from the bench.
- 90' It is a substitution in Minnesota United FC team. Emanuel Reynoso is replaced by Jacori Hayes on 90 minute.
- FC Dallas will have plenty to reflect on. Minnesota United FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 17
- 1
- 20
- 15
- 14
-
13
Ethan Finlay ↓ Ramon Abila 64'
-
10
Emanuel Reynoso ↓ Jacori Hayes 90'
- 8
- 31
- 77
Bench
-
5
Jacori Hayes ↑ 90'
- 27
- 6
- 22
-
9
Ramon Abila ↑ 64'
- 97
- 26
- 24
- 29
Coach
Adrian Heath
FC Dallas Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 24
- 12
- 99
-
2
Eddie Munjoma ↓ Szabolcs Schon 66'
- 15
- 10
-
7
Jader Obrian ↓ Dante Sealy 79'
- 4
- 3
- 29
Bench
- 20
-
19
Paxton Pomykal ↑ 78'
- 22
- 26
- 6
-
16
Ricardo Pepi ↑ 73'
-
31
Dante Sealy ↑ 79'
- 17
-
11
Szabolcs Schon ↑ 66'
Coach
Luchi Gonzalez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jesus Ferreira | 5 |
| Hassani Dotson | 4 |
| Kevin Molino | 4 |
| Petar Musa | 3 |
| Ryan Hollingshead | 2 |
| Brandon Servania | 2 |
| Ethan Finlay | 2 |
| Ricardo Pepi | 2 |
Head to Head
Minnesota United FC Form
2021-05-16
Minnesota United FC
1–0
FC Dallas
W
2021-05-13
Minnesota United FC
1–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
2021-05-09
Colorado Rapids SC
3–2
Minnesota United FC
L
2021-05-02
Minnesota United FC
0–1
Austin FC
L
2021-04-25
Minnesota United FC
1–2
Real Salt Lake
L
2021-04-17
Seattle Sounders FC
4–0
Minnesota United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.44
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
FC Dallas xG
I would bet for:
Minnesota United FC or FC Dallas 74% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Minnesota United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
68%
Draw or FC Dallas
58%
Minnesota United FC or FC Dallas
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 0
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | FC Dallas covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
FC Dallas keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.