Minnesota United FC vs Houston Dynamo, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON

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MLS · 2026

Minnesota United FC

2 – 2

Full Time

Houston Dynamo

Mon 19 Oct 2020 · 00:00 UTC Allianz Field HT 45' · FT 45+4'

Y 9' Adam Lundqvist

Jacori Hayes 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Minnesota United FC vs Houston Dynamo — MLS at Allianz Field.

Minnesota United FC 27 games · 29 pts (2026/26)
Houston Dynamo 27 games · 44 pts (2026/26)

Match Details

Referee Chris Penso
Referee Jeremy Kieso
Referee Ian McKay
Referee
Referee

7 games this season 🟨 3.3/game ⚽ 10.7 goals/game 🟥 1 total

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

Minnesota United FC 18 games · Avg 2.7 goals Houston Dynamo

Last 5 meetings

2020-10-19 Minnesota United FC 2–2 Houston Dynamo 2020-09-20 Houston Dynamo 2–2 Minnesota United FC 2020-09-03 Houston Dynamo 3–0 Minnesota United FC 2019-09-12 Houston Dynamo 2–0 Minnesota United FC 2019-05-26 Minnesota United FC 1–0 Houston Dynamo

Recent Form

Minnesota United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
19 Oct	Houston Dynamo	H	2–2	D
07 Oct	Nashville SC	A	0–0	D
04 Oct	FC Cincinnati	H	2–0	W
28 Sep	Real Salt Lake	H	0–0	D
23 Sep	Columbus Crew SC	A	1–2	L
20 Sep	Houston Dynamo	A	2–2	D

Houston Dynamo

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
19 Oct	Minnesota United FC	A	2–2	D
15 Oct	Nashville SC	H	1–3	L
10 Oct	Internacional CF Miami	A	0–1	L
08 Oct	FC Dallas	H	2–0	W
04 Oct	Sporting Kansas City	H	1–2	L
26 Sep	Nashville SC	A	1–1	D

Season Stats

Minnesota United FC		Houston Dynamo
#29	Position	#20
29	Points	44
27	Played	27
7 / 8 / 12	W / D / L	13 / 5 / 9
40	Scored	34
49	Conceded	32
-9	GD	+2
1.07	PPG	1.63
26%	Win %	48%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)

61% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

22% Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season

41% Clean Sheets
Houston Dynamo this season

Minnesota United FC are 29th (29 pts). Houston Dynamo are 20th (44 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

Houston Dynamo

0-15

1/2

16-30

3/4

31-45

7/4

46-60

5/3

61-75

5/3

76+

3/6

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Minnesota United FC

Kelvin Yeboah	14 G	2 A
Anthony Markanich	8 G	2 A

Houston Dynamo

Guilherme

14 G

6 A

Events

Match Events

0' The wait is over. Minnesota United FC get us underway at Allianz Field.
5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
9' Controversy at the stadium! Adam Lundqvist argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
11' GOAL! Ethan Finlay fires home to make it 1-0!
15' A tactical swap from Minnesota United FC — Osvaldo Alonso on, Hassani Dotson off on 15 minutes.
20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
25' 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 Matias Vera suffering a number of foals already.
30' The deadlock is broken! Ethan Finlay gets on the scoresheet on 30 minutes.
35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Minnesota United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
45' Michael Boxall has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 22 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
46' The Houston Dynamo manager makes a substitution. Ariel Lassiter departs to be replaced by Niko Hansen.
51' Minnesota United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Houston Dynamo backline.
56' Minnesota United 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.
59' A goal from the USA international Memo Rodriguez! He fires home on 59 to make it 2-1!
64' Niko Hansen has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 291 appearances.
69' The crowd applauds Ethan Finlay as he leaves the pitch. Marlon Hairston steps in for Minnesota United FC.
70' The Minnesota United FC manager makes a substitution. Kei Kamara departs to be replaced by Aaron Schoenfeld.
75' A change in the Houston Dynamo ranks — Victor Cabrera exits the field as Jose Bizama enters on 75.
80' Minnesota United FC have won 425 goals from 289 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
83' What a moment for Niko Hansen! That strike on 83 puts his side firmly in control.
88' The home supporters are growing impatient. Minnesota United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jacori Hayes on 90 minutes.
90' Houston Dynamo make a change. Adam Lundqvist trudges off to be replaced by Sam Junqua on 90 minutes.
What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Minnesota United FC 2-2 Houston Dynamo.

Lineups

Minnesota United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Adrian Heath

Houston Dynamo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tab Ramos

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Bongokuhle Hlongwane	5
Robin Lod	5
Ethan Finlay	4
Franco Fragapane	2
Ariel Lassiter	2
Alberth Elis	2
Philippe Senderos	2
Philippe Senderos	2

Head to Head

Minnesota United FC Form

2020-10-19 Minnesota United FC 2–2 Houston Dynamo D 2020-10-07 Nashville SC 0–0 Minnesota United FC D 2020-10-04 Minnesota United FC 2–0 FC Cincinnati W 2020-09-28 Minnesota United FC 0–0 Real Salt Lake D 2020-09-23 Columbus Crew SC 2–1 Minnesota United FC L 2020-09-20 Houston Dynamo 2–2 Minnesota United FC D

Houston Dynamo Form

2020-10-19 Minnesota United FC 2–2 Houston Dynamo D 2020-10-15 Houston Dynamo 1–3 Nashville SC L 2020-10-10 Internacional CF Miami 1–0 Houston Dynamo L 2020-10-08 Houston Dynamo 2–0 FC Dallas W 2020-10-04 Houston Dynamo 1–2 Sporting Kansas City L 2020-09-26 Nashville SC 1–1 Houston Dynamo D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

1 / 4

1.29 Minnesota United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.35 Houston Dynamo xG

I would bet for: Minnesota United FC or Houston Dynamo 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Minnesota United FC38% Draw28% Houston Dynamo34%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes54% 0% No46%

Avg goals/match: 2.64

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	91%	9%
± 1.5	74%	26%
± 2.5	49%	51%
± 3.5	28%	72%
± 4.5	14%	86%

Double Chance

Minnesota United FC or Draw

66%

Draw or Houston Dynamo

62%

Minnesota United FC or Houston Dynamo

72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Minnesota United FC25% Draw47% Houston Dynamo28%

Actual: Minnesota United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

13.3%

0 – 0

9.1%

0 – 1

8.6%

1 – 0

8.1%

1 – 2

8.1%

2 – 1

7.7%

0 – 2

6.3%

2 – 0

5.8%

2 – 2

Actual

1 – 3

3.7%

3 – 1

3.4%

0 – 3

2.8%

Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC

Handicap	Minnesota United FC covers	Push	Houston Dynamo covers
-2.5	5%	—	95%
-2	5%	10%	85%
-1.5	15%	—	85%
-1	15%	19%	66%
-0.5	34%	—	66%
+0.5	63%	—	37%
+1	63%	20%	17%
+1.5	83%	—	17%
+2	83%	11%	6%
+2.5	94%	—	6%

Clean Sheet

Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet

27% ✓

Houston Dynamo keeps clean sheet

28% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.