Minnesota United FC vs Houston Dynamo, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Minnesota United FC vs Houston Dynamo — MLS at Allianz Field.
- Minnesota United FC 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- Houston Dynamo 18 games · 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | Houston Dynamo | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Aug | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Jul | Los Angeles FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Jul | Portland Timbers | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Jul | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Jul | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | Minnesota United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Aug | Austin FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Aug | Real Salt Lake | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Jul | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Jul | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Jul | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Minnesota United FC | Houston Dynamo | |
|---|---|---|
| #25 | Position | #19 |
| 24 | Points | 32 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 6 / 6 / 6 | W / D / L | 10 / 2 / 6 |
| 20 | Scored | 27 |
| 25 | Conceded | 24 |
| -5 | GD | +3 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.78 |
| 33% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
42%
Clean Sheets
Houston Dynamo this season
Houston Dynamo this season
Minnesota United FC are 25th (24 pts). Houston Dynamo are 19th (32 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
Houston Dynamo
0-15
1/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
5/2
46-60
3/3
61-75
4/2
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 8 G |
Houston Dynamo
| Guilherme | 8 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Minnesota United FC launch into their encounter with Houston Dynamo.
- 5' Houston Dynamo started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' 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.
- 14' Magnificent from Robin Lod! That is 38 goals in 285 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 19' Houston Dynamo 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.
- 21' Memo Rodriguez was booked on 21.
- 26' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 31' Bakaye Dibassy needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 25 Yellow cards this season.
- 36' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 41' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Minnesota United FC and Houston Dynamo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 46' USA international Derrick Jones has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Minnesota United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. Minnesota United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 61' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 62' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Derrick Jones.
- 63' The referee has no hesitation. Derrick Jones is booked for Houston Dynamo — Yellow card on 63.
- 64' Griffin Dorsey is replacing Fafa Picault for the Houston Dynamo side.
- 65' Adalberto Carrasquilla is replacing Joe Corona for the Houston Dynamo side.
- 67' Another change for Minnesota United FC made on 67 minute. Adrien Hunou leaves to be changed by Niko Hansen.
- 71' GOAL! Brent Kallman scores on 71.
- 76' Over 76 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 79' The whistle greets Robin Lod as he departs to be replaced by Juan Agudelo.
- 80' The Houston Dynamo bench stirs into life. Memo Rodriguez is withdrawn and Ian Hoffmann gets his opportunity.
- 85' Both keepers have barely been tested. Minnesota United FC and Houston Dynamo are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 88' Mateo Bajamich has so much to prove this time. He replaces Corey Baird on 88 minute.
- 89' Time for substitution for Minnesota United FC. Ethan Finlay is replaced by Jacori Hayes.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Houston Dynamo.
Lineups
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
23
Adrien Hunou ↓ Niko Hansen 67'
- 19
-
17
Robin Lod ↓ Juan Agudelo 79'
- 1
- 20
- 14
-
13
Ethan Finlay ↓ Jacori Hayes 89'
- 10
- 31
- 77
Bench
-
21
Juan Agudelo ↑ 79'
-
5
Jacori Hayes ↑ 89'
- 6
- 22
-
11
Niko Hansen ↑ 67'
- 8
- 97
- 26
- 29
Coach
Adrian Heath
Houston Dynamo Lineups
Starting XI
-
12
Corey Baird ↓ Mateo Bajamich 88'
- 5
-
8
Memo Rodriguez ↓ Ian Hoffmann 79'
- 4
- 21
-
10
Fafa Picault ↓ Griffin Dorsey 64'
- 1
- 22
- 29
- 14
- 18
Bench
- 15
- 3
- 27
- 2
-
20
Adalberto Carrasquilla ↑ 65'
- 26
-
25
Griffin Dorsey ↑ 64'
-
30
Ian Hoffmann ↑ 79'
-
7
Mateo Bajamich ↑ 88'
Coach
Tab Ramos
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bongokuhle Hlongwane | 5 |
| Robin Lod | 5 |
| Ethan Finlay | 4 |
| Philippe Senderos | 2 |
| Adalberto Carrasquilla | 2 |
| Adrien Hunou | 2 |
| Alberth Elis | 2 |
| Felipe | 2 |
Head to Head
Minnesota United FC Form
2021-08-08
Minnesota United FC
2–0
Houston Dynamo
W
2021-08-01
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–2
Minnesota United FC
D
2021-07-29
Los Angeles FC
2–2
Minnesota United FC
D
2021-07-25
Minnesota United FC
2–1
Portland Timbers
W
2021-07-18
Minnesota United FC
1–0
Seattle Sounders FC
W
2021-07-08
Colorado Rapids SC
2–0
Minnesota United FC
L
Houston Dynamo Form
2021-08-08
Minnesota United FC
2–0
Houston Dynamo
L
2021-08-05
Austin FC
3–2
Houston Dynamo
L
2021-08-01
Houston Dynamo
0–0
Real Salt Lake
D
2021-07-25
San Jose Earthquakes
1–1
Houston Dynamo
D
2021-07-21
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0–0
Houston Dynamo
D
2021-07-08
Seattle Sounders FC
2–0
Houston Dynamo
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.33
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Houston Dynamo xG
I would bet for:
Minnesota United FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Minnesota United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Houston Dynamo
55%
Minnesota United FC or Houston Dynamo
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Minnesota United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.6%
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Houston Dynamo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Houston Dynamo keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.