Minnesota United FC vs Sporting Kansas City, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON

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MLS · 2021

Minnesota United FC

0 – 0

Full Time

Sporting Kansas City

Sat 21 Aug 2021 · 19:30 UTC Allianz Field HT 45' · FT 45'

Bakaye Dibassy 6' Y

Bakaye Dibassy 7' Y

R 21' Remi Walter

Y 25' Johnny Russell

Y 26' Johnny Russell

Romain Metanire 59' Y

Romain Metanire 60' Y

Y 70' Graham Zusi

Y 86' Daniel Salloi

Y 90' Tim Melia

Overview

Match Preview

Minnesota United FC vs Sporting Kansas City — MLS at Allianz Field.

Minnesota United FC 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
Sporting Kansas City 18 games · 14 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

Minnesota United FC 23 games · Avg 2.9 goals Sporting Kansas City

Last 5 meetings

2021-08-21 Minnesota United FC 0–0 Sporting Kansas City 2020-12-04 Sporting Kansas City 0–3 Minnesota United FC 2020-09-14 Sporting Kansas City 1–0 Minnesota United FC 2020-08-21 Minnesota United FC 1–2 Sporting Kansas City 2020-07-13 Sporting Kansas City 1–2 Minnesota United FC

Recent Form

Minnesota United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
21 Aug	Sporting Kansas City	H	0–0	D
18 Aug	San Jose Earthquakes	A	1–1	D
14 Aug	Los Angeles Galaxy	H	0–1	L
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

Sporting Kansas City

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
21 Aug	Minnesota United FC	A	0–0	D
19 Aug	Portland Timbers	H	1–1	D
15 Aug	FC Dallas	A	2–0	W
08 Aug	Colorado Rapids SC	A	0–0	D
05 Aug	Los Angeles FC	A	4–1	W
01 Aug	FC Dallas	H	1–2	L

Season Stats

Minnesota United FC		Sporting Kansas City
#25	Position	#30
24	Points	14
18	Played	18
6 / 6 / 6	W / D / L	4 / 2 / 12
20	Scored	18
25	Conceded	46
-5	GD	-28
1.33	PPG	0.78
33%	Win %	22%

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)

65% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

32% Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season

0% Clean Sheets
Sporting Kansas City this season

Minnesota United FC are 25th (24 pts). Sporting Kansas City are 30th (14 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

Sporting Kansas City

0-15

–/7

16-30

3/4

31-45

3/6

46-60

2/4

61-75

2/8

76+

3/7

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Minnesota United FC

Kelvin Yeboah

8 G

Sporting Kansas City

Dejan Joveljic

8 G

1 A

Events

Match Events

0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Minnesota United FC launch into their encounter with Sporting Kansas City.
5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
6' The referee shows Minnesota United FC player a Yellow card on 6.
7' Minnesota United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 7.
12' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
17' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Minnesota United FC and Sporting Kansas City are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
21' Sporting Kansas City receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 21.
25' It’s a booking for Sporting Kansas City player. Johnny Russell gets a Yellow card.
26' It’s a booking for Sporting Kansas City player. Johnny Russell gets a Yellow card.
31' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Minnesota United FC and Sporting Kansas City are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
36' 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 Ethan Finlay suffering a number of foals already.
41' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
46' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Minnesota United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
51' Minnesota United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sporting Kansas City backline.
56' Romain Metanire, a Madagascar , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
59' The referee has no hesitation. Romain Metanire is booked for Minnesota United FC — Yellow card on 59.
60' Romain Metanire is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
62' Daniel Salloi gets the nod from Sporting Kansas City. He replaces Alan Pulido and will look to change the dynamic.
63' Daniel Salloi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alan Pulido at the 63 minute mark.
68' Emanuel Reynoso has been relatively quiet despite scoring 28 goals in his last 177 appearances.
70' The whistle greets Wil Trapp as he departs to be replaced by Juan Agudelo.
70' Controversy at the stadium! Graham Zusi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
75' The home supporters are growing impatient. Minnesota United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
79' Fresh legs for Minnesota United FC! Patrick Weah comes on to replace Ethan Finlay.
84' It looks like no one’s ball. Minnesota United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
86' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Daniel Salloi on 86 minutes.
86' It is a substitution in Sporting Kansas City team. Khiry Shelton is replaced by Grayson Barber on 86 minute.
87' Sporting Kansas City ring the changes. Khiry Shelton has done his job and it is now time for Grayson Barber to step up.
90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tim Melia on 90.
90' A change in the Minnesota United FC ranks — Emanuel Reynoso exits the field as Justin McMaster enters on 90.
will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Minnesota United FC Lineups

Starting XI

12
Bakaye Dibassy
23
Adrien Hunou
19
Romain Metanire
1
Tyler Miller
6
Osvaldo Alonso
20
Wil Trapp ↓ Juan Agudelo 70'
15
Michael Boxall
13
Ethan Finlay ↓ Patrick Weah 79'
10
Emanuel Reynoso ↓ Justin McMaster 90'
31
Hassani Dotson
77
Chase Gasper

Bench

Coach Adrian Heath

Sporting Kansas City Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Peter Vermes

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Johnny Russell	6
Khiry Shelton	5
Daniel Salloi	4
Tani Oluwaseyi	4
Gadi Kinda	3
William Agada	3
Kevin Molino	3
Michael Boxall	3

Head to Head

Minnesota United FC Form

2021-08-21 Minnesota United FC 0–0 Sporting Kansas City D 2021-08-18 San Jose Earthquakes 1–1 Minnesota United FC D 2021-08-14 Minnesota United FC 0–1 Los Angeles Galaxy L 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

Sporting Kansas City Form

2021-08-21 Minnesota United FC 0–0 Sporting Kansas City D 2021-08-19 Sporting Kansas City 1–1 Portland Timbers D 2021-08-15 FC Dallas 0–2 Sporting Kansas City W 2021-08-08 Colorado Rapids SC 0–0 Sporting Kansas City D 2021-08-05 Los Angeles FC 1–4 Sporting Kansas City W 2021-08-01 Sporting Kansas City 1–2 FC Dallas L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.37 Minnesota United FC xG

Expected Goals

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

0.82 Sporting Kansas City xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Minnesota United FC47% Draw30% Sporting Kansas City23%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes43% 0% No57%

Avg goals/match: 2.19

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	87%	13%
± 1.5	65%	35%
± 2.5	37%	63%
± 3.5	19%	81%
± 4.5	8%	92%

Double Chance

Minnesota United FC or Draw

77%

Draw or Sporting Kansas City

53%

Minnesota United FC or Sporting Kansas City

70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Minnesota United FC33% Draw51% Sporting Kansas City16%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 0

14.1%

1 – 1

13.5%

0 – 0

Actual

2 – 0

10.1%

2 – 1

8.4%

0 – 1

1 – 2

3 – 0

4.5%

3 – 1

3.9%

0 – 2

3.6%

2 – 2

3.6%

3 – 2

1.7%

Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC

Handicap	Minnesota United FC covers	Push	Sporting Kansas City covers
-2.5	9%	—	91%
-2	9%	15%	76%
-1.5	24%	—	76%
-1	24%	24%	52%
-0.5	48%	—	52%
+0.5	79%	—	21%
+1	79%	14%	7%
+1.5	93%	—	7%
+2	93%	5%	2%
+2.5	98%	—	2%

Clean Sheet

Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet

44% ✗

Sporting Kansas City keeps clean sheet

26% ✗

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