Thursday , 2 July 2026

Minnesota United FC vs Houston Dynamo, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2021
Minnesota United FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Houston Dynamo
Sun 8 Aug 2021 · 00:00 UTC Allianz Field HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 21' Memo Rodriguez
Y 21' Sam Junqua
Y 62' Derrick Jones
Y 63' Derrick Jones

Overview

Match Preview

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

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

10
3
5
Minnesota United FC 18 games · Avg 2.7 goals Houston Dynamo
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-08 Minnesota United FC 2–0 Houston Dynamo 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

Recent Form

Minnesota United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Houston Dynamo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#23 Position #22
22 Points 22
15 Played 14
6 / 4 / 5 W / D / L 7 / 1 / 6
18 Scored 19
22 Conceded 23
-4 GD -4
1.47 PPG 1.57
40% Win % 50%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
61% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
29% Clean Sheets
Houston Dynamo this season

Minnesota United FC are 23rd (22 pts). Houston Dynamo are 22nd (22 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
Houston Dynamo
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
3/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Allianz Field. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Minnesota United FC and Houston Dynamo.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Adrian Heath might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 14' Robin Lod has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 14 minutes.
  • 19' The travelling Houston Dynamo supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 21' A moment of madness from Memo Rodriguez on 21 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Houston Dynamo will be frustrated.
  • 26' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Hassani Dotson made 282 appearances and scored 18 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 31' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Minnesota United FC that had 282 games and scored 414 goals.
  • 36' USA international Wil Trapp has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 41' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 46' It looks surprising Houston Dynamo does not make any changes. Emanuel Reynoso has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 51' Houston Dynamo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 56' 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.
  • 61' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 62' The referee calls foul for Derrick Jones. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 63' Houston Dynamo player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 64' Griffin Dorsey is replacing Fafa Picault for the Houston Dynamo side.
  • 65' Adalberto Carrasquilla gets the nod from Houston Dynamo. He replaces Joe Corona and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 67' The supporters are chanting for Niko Hansen. He replaces Adrien Hunou on 67 minute.
  • 71' Brent Kallman is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 76' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ethan Finlay is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Minnesota United FC.
  • 79' The whistle greets Robin Lod as he departs to be replaced by Juan Agudelo.
  • 80' Ian Hoffmann is replacing Memo Rodriguez for the Houston Dynamo side.
  • 85' The 24-year-old Ian Hoffmann has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 88' Corey Baird makes way for Mateo Bajamich at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Houston Dynamo.
  • 89' The Minnesota United FC bench stirs into life. Ethan Finlay is withdrawn and Jacori Hayes gets his opportunity.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Minnesota United FC 2-0 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

PlayerGoals
Bongokuhle Hlongwane 5
Robin Lod 5
Ethan Finlay 4
Philippe Senderos 2
Philippe Senderos 2
Adalberto Carrasquilla 2
Adrien Hunou 2
Felipe 2

Head to Head

2021-08-08 Minnesota United FC 2–0 Houston Dynamo 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

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
1.49 Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 Houston Dynamo xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Minnesota United FC48% Draw27% Houston Dynamo25%
Actual: Minnesota United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Minnesota United FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Houston Dynamo
52%
Minnesota United FC or Houston Dynamo
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Minnesota United FC32% Draw48% Houston Dynamo20%
Actual: Minnesota United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
10.3%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.4%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC

Handicap Minnesota United FC covers Push Houston Dynamo covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 22% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 16% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✗
Houston Dynamo keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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