Minnesota United FC vs Philadelphia Union, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Minnesota United FC vs Philadelphia Union — MLS at Allianz Field.
- Minnesota United FC 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- Philadelphia Union 18 games · 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | Philadelphia Union | H | 3–2 | W |
| 17 Oct | Austin FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Oct | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Oct | FC Dallas | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Sep | D.C. United SC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Sep | Houston Dynamo | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | Minnesota United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Oct | Montreal Impact FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Oct | FC Cincinnati | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | Columbus Crew SC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Sep | New York Red Bulls | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Sep | Atlanta United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Minnesota United FC | Philadelphia Union | |
|---|---|---|
| #25 | Position | #13 |
| 24 | Points | 16 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 6 / 6 / 6 | W / D / L | 4 / 4 / 10 |
| 20 | Scored | 25 |
| 25 | Conceded | 33 |
| -5 | GD | -8 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 0.89 |
| 33% | Win % | 22% |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Philadelphia Union this season
Philadelphia Union this season
Minnesota United FC are 25th (24 pts). Philadelphia Union are 13th (16 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
Philadelphia Union
0-15
3/3
16-30
1/5
31-45
3/3
46-60
3/1
61-75
4/2
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 8 G |
Philadelphia Union
| Milan Iloski | 8 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Allianz Field. Minnesota United FC are looking to make home advantage count against Philadelphia Union.
- 5' It’s a booking for Philadelphia Union player. Olivier Mbaizo gets a Yellow card.
- 10' Minnesota United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' 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.
- 25' Andre Blake, a Jamaica , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 30' The travelling Philadelphia Union supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 35' Michael Boxall is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Philadelphia Union so far.
- 40' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Minnesota United FC and Philadelphia Union are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 41' GOAL! Adrien Hunou scores on 41.
- 45' Daniel Gazdag has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 50' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 54' Daniel Gazdag has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 54 minutes.
- 59' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Philadelphia Union needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 61' The crowd applauds Ethan Finlay as he leaves the pitch. Robin Lod steps in for Minnesota United FC.
- 63' What composure from Robin Lod! The Finland international strokes it home. 2-2.
- 67' GOAL! Franco Fragapane fires home to make it 3-2!
- 72' The home supporters are growing impatient. Minnesota United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 73' Time for substitution for Philadelphia Union. Leon Flach is replaced by Jack McGlynn.
- 74' Leon Flach makes way for Jack McGlynn at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Philadelphia Union.
- 77' Romain Metanire was booked on 77.
- 78' Kai Wagner has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 78.
- 83' That is a Yellow card for Philadelphia Union. Jose Andres Martinez will be fuming at that decision.
- 84' Jose Andres Martinez makes way for Paxten Aaronson at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Philadelphia Union.
- 84' The referee has no hesitation. Emanuel Reynoso is booked for Minnesota United FC — Yellow card on 84.
- 87' The Minnesota United FC bench stirs into life. Franco Fragapane is withdrawn and Joseph Rosales gets his opportunity.
- 89' A tactical swap from Philadelphia Union — Anthony Fontana on, Olivier Mbaizo off on 89 minutes.
- The points are shared — Minnesota United FC 3-2 Philadelphia Union. Honours even.
Lineups
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
23
Adrien Hunou ↓ Osvaldo Alonso 74'
- 19
- 1
- 20
- 15
-
13
Ethan Finlay ↓ Robin Lod 61'
- 7
-
10
Emanuel Reynoso ↓ Fanendo Adi 87'
- 31
- 77
Bench
-
17
Robin Lod ↑ 61'
-
6
Osvaldo Alonso ↑ 74'
- 22
- 11
- 14
- 8
-
9
Fanendo Adi ↑ 87'
- 97
-
18
Joseph Rosales ↑ 87'
Coach
Adrian Heath
Philadelphia Union Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 18
- 3
- 11
- 15
- 6
- 8
- 5
-
31
Leon Flach ↓ Jack McGlynn 74'
- 10
- 23
Bench
-
21
Anthony Fontana ↑ 89'
- 4
- 1
- 7
- 33
-
16
Jack McGlynn ↑ 74'
- 26
-
30
Paxten Aaronson ↑ 84'
- 20
Coach
Jim Curtin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cory Burke | 3 |
| Daniel Gazdag | 3 |
| Fafa Picault | 2 |
| Robin Lod | 2 |
| Fafa Picault | 2 |
| Kevin Molino | 1 |
| Ilsinho | 1 |
| Hassani Dotson | 1 |
Head to Head
Minnesota United FC Form
2021-10-21
Minnesota United FC
3–2
Philadelphia Union
W
2021-10-17
Austin FC
0–1
Minnesota United FC
W
2021-10-10
Minnesota United FC
1–3
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2021-10-03
FC Dallas
0–0
Minnesota United FC
D
2021-09-29
D.C. United SC
3–1
Minnesota United FC
L
2021-09-26
Minnesota United FC
2–0
Houston Dynamo
W
Philadelphia Union Form
2021-10-21
Minnesota United FC
3–2
Philadelphia Union
L
2021-10-16
Montreal Impact FC
2–2
Philadelphia Union
D
2021-10-10
FC Cincinnati
1–2
Philadelphia Union
W
2021-10-03
Philadelphia Union
3–0
Columbus Crew SC
W
2021-09-29
New York Red Bulls
1–1
Philadelphia Union
D
2021-09-25
Philadelphia Union
1–0
Atlanta United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.77
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.84
Philadelphia Union xG
I would bet for:
Minnesota United FC or Philadelphia Union 76% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Minnesota United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.61
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Philadelphia Union
60%
Minnesota United FC or Philadelphia Union
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 3
4.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.4%
0 – 1
4.4%
2 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
4.2%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Philadelphia Union covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 17% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 18% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 12% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Philadelphia Union keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.