Minnesota United FC vs Orlando City SC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Minnesota United FC vs Orlando City SC — MLS .
- Minnesota United FC 15 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- Orlando City SC 15 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Jair Marrufo
- Referee Allen Chapman
- Referee Edvin Jurisevic
- Referee Chris Elliott
- Referee
4 games this season
🟨 0.5/game
⚽ 1.8 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | Orlando City SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Aug | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Aug | FC Dallas | A | 3–5 | L |
| 04 Aug | Portland Timbers | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Jul | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Jul | Real Salt Lake | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | Minnesota United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Aug | Sporting Kansas City | H | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Aug | Toronto FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Aug | FC Dallas | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Jul | New England Revolution | A | 1–4 | L |
| 21 Jul | New York Red Bulls | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Minnesota United FC | Orlando City SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | Position | #13 |
| 22 | Points | 14 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 6 / 4 / 5 | W / D / L | 4 / 2 / 9 |
| 18 | Scored | 23 |
| 22 | Conceded | 44 |
| -4 | GD | -21 |
| 1.47 | PPG | 0.93 |
| 40% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
7%
Clean Sheets
Orlando City SC this season
Orlando City SC this season
Minnesota United FC are 23rd (22 pts). Orlando City SC are 13th (14 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
Orlando City SC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
–/5
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/2
76+
1/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Minnesota United FC launch into their encounter with Orlando City SC.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Minnesota United FC and Orlando City SC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' The travelling Orlando City SC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 28' Abu Danladi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Angelo Rodriguez on 28 minute.
- 32' It’s a booking for Minnesota United FC player. Jan Gregus gets a Yellow card.
- 37' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Minnesota United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 42' Jan Gregus has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 46' The Orlando City SC manager makes a substitution. Robinho departs to be replaced by Mauricio Pereyra.
- 51' Orlando City SC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 57' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Dom Dwyer.
- 59' The Minnesota United FC manager makes a substitution. Kevin Molino departs to be replaced by Robin Lod.
- 63' Chase Gasper has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 63.
- 63' Another substitution for Orlando City SC to replace Dom Dwyer by Tesho Akindele on 63 minute.
- 68' Nani, a Portugal , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 70' Nani makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Orlando City SC are in front.
- 70' A moment of madness from Ike Opara on 70 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Minnesota United FC will be frustrated.
- 75' Lamine Sane has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 77' Miguel Ibarra is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ethan Finlay at the 77 minute mark.
- 78' Fresh legs for Orlando City SC! Carlos Ascues comes on to replace Will Johnson.
- 83' The home supporters are growing impatient. Minnesota United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 88' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 19
- 3
-
9
Angelo Rodriguez ↓ Abu Danladi 28'
- 25
- 15
-
13
Ethan Finlay ↓ Miguel Ibarra 77'
-
7
Kevin Molino ↓ Robin Lod 59'
- 8
- 31
- 77
Bench
-
16
Robin Lod ↑ 59'
- 12
-
10
Miguel Ibarra ↑ 77'
- 20
- 14
-
99
Abu Danladi ↑ 28'
- 97
Coach
Adrian Heath
Orlando City SC Lineups
Starting XI
-
95
Robinho ↓ Mauricio Pereyra 46'
- 17
- 23
- 22
-
14
Dom Dwyer ↓ Tesho Akindele 63'
-
4
Will Johnson ↓ Carlos Ascues 78'
- 6
- 8
- 27
- 24
- 19
Bench
-
13
Tesho Akindele ↑ 63'
-
33
Mauricio Pereyra ↑ 46'
- 12
-
26
Carlos Ascues ↑ 78'
- 16
- 18
- 3
Coach
James O'Connor
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nani | 3 |
| Duncan McGuire | 3 |
| Ethan Finlay | 2 |
| Bongokuhle Hlongwane | 2 |
| Teemu Pukki | 2 |
| Ethan Finlay | 2 |
| Yoshimar Yotun | 1 |
| Abu Danladi | 1 |
Head to Head
Minnesota United FC Form
2019-08-18
Minnesota United FC
1–1
Orlando City SC
D
2019-08-15
Minnesota United FC
1–0
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2019-08-11
FC Dallas
5–3
Minnesota United FC
L
2019-08-04
Minnesota United FC
1–0
Portland Timbers
W
2019-07-28
Minnesota United FC
0–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
2019-07-21
Real Salt Lake
1–1
Minnesota United FC
D
Orlando City SC Form
2019-08-18
Minnesota United FC
1–1
Orlando City SC
D
2019-08-14
Orlando City SC
1–0
Sporting Kansas City
W
2019-08-10
Toronto FC
1–1
Orlando City SC
D
2019-08-03
Orlando City SC
2–0
FC Dallas
W
2019-07-27
New England Revolution
4–1
Orlando City SC
L
2019-07-21
Orlando City SC
0–1
New York Red Bulls
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.93
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
Orlando City SC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 57% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Orlando City SC
46%
Minnesota United FC or Orlando City SC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.2%
1 – 0
8.9%
0 – 0
6.7%
3 – 1
6.2%
3 – 0
5.8%
1 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
3.4%
4 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Orlando City SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 17% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 23% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Orlando City SC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

