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

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MLS · 2021

Minnesota United FC

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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 15 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
Sporting Kansas City 14 games · 11 pts (2026/26)

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

Minnesota United FC 22 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
#23	Position	#30
22	Points	11
15	Played	14
6 / 4 / 5	W / D / L	3 / 2 / 9
18	Scored	14
22	Conceded	36
-4	GD	-22
1.47	PPG	0.79
40%	Win %	21%

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)

64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

33% Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season

0% Clean Sheets
Sporting Kansas City this season

Minnesota United FC are 23rd (22 pts). Sporting Kansas City are 30th (11 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

Sporting Kansas City

0-15

–/6

16-30

2/3

31-45

2/3

46-60

1/3

61-75

2/5

76+

2/4

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

0' What a night it is going to be! Minnesota United FC welcome Sporting Kansas City for this crunch clash at Allianz Field.
5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
6' Bakaye Dibassy has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 6.
7' Poor challenge from Bakaye Dibassy. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
12' USA international Ethan Finlay has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
17' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sporting Kansas City that had 281 games and scored 435 goals.
21' Remi Walter has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 21.
25' Sporting Kansas City player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
26' It’s a booking for Sporting Kansas City player. Johnny Russell gets a Yellow card.
31' Sporting Kansas City fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
36' The 36-year-old Bakaye Dibassy has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
41' Sporting Kansas City are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
46' Tyler Miller, a USA , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Adrien Hunou made 422 appearances and scored 36 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
56' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Minnesota United FC and Sporting Kansas City are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
59' That is a Yellow card for Minnesota United FC. Romain Metanire will be fuming at that decision.
60' Romain Metanire was booked on 60.
62' Daniel Salloi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alan Pulido on 62 minute.
63' A tactical swap from Sporting Kansas City — Daniel Salloi on, Alan Pulido off on 63 minutes.
68' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Minnesota United FC and Sporting Kansas City are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
70' Juan Agudelo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Wil Trapp at the 70 minute mark.
70' A moment of madness from Graham Zusi on 70 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sporting Kansas City will be frustrated.
75' Supporters expect more eagerness from Luis Martins, as he is very good at scoring at Allianz Field with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
79' Minnesota United FC make a change. Ethan Finlay trudges off to be replaced by Patrick Weah on 79 minutes.
84' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 84 minutes.
86' A moment of madness from Daniel Salloi on 86 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sporting Kansas City will be frustrated.
86' Grayson Barber has so much to prove this time. He replaces Khiry Shelton on 86 minute.
87' Grayson Barber is replacing Khiry Shelton for the Sporting Kansas City side.
90' The referee calls foul for Tim Melia. He receives a Yellow card.
90' Emanuel Reynoso makes way for Justin McMaster at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Minnesota United FC.
It finishes all square. Minnesota United FC and Sporting Kansas City share the spoils 0-0.

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
Tani Oluwaseyi	4
Daniel Salloi	4
Michael Boxall	3
Gadi Kinda	3
William Agada	3
Kevin Molino	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

1.43 Minnesota United FC xG

Expected Goals

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

0.84 Sporting Kansas City xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Minnesota United FC48% Draw29% Sporting Kansas City23%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes44% 0% No56%

Avg goals/match: 2.27

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	87%	13%
± 1.5	66%	34%
± 2.5	39%	61%
± 3.5	20%	80%
± 4.5	9%	91%

Double Chance

Minnesota United FC or Draw

77%

Draw or Sporting Kansas City

52%

Minnesota United FC or Sporting Kansas City

71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Minnesota United FC34% Draw50% Sporting Kansas City16%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 0

13.7%

1 – 1

13.3%

0 – 0

Actual

2 – 0

10.2%

2 – 1

8.6%

0 – 1

7.5%

1 – 2

3 – 0

4.8%

3 – 1

4.2%

2 – 2

3.7%

0 – 2

3.5%

3 – 2

1.9%

Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC

Handicap	Minnesota United FC covers	Push	Sporting Kansas City covers
-2.5	10%	—	90%
-2	10%	15%	75%
-1.5	25%	—	75%
-1	25%	24%	51%
-0.5	49%	—	51%
+0.5	80%	—	20%
+1	80%	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

25% ✗

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