Orlando City SC vs Minnesota United FC, MLS 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Orlando City SC vs Minnesota United FC — MLS at Exploria Stadium.
- Orlando City SC 27 games · 34 pts (2026/26)
- Minnesota United FC 27 games · 29 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 27 | 60 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 27 | 46 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 27 | 43 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire FC | 26 | 42 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 27 | 39 |
| 7 | Orlando City SC | 27 | 34 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 27 | 33 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 26 | 33 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 26 | 33 |
| 11 | D.C. United SC | 26 | 30 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew SC | 27 | 29 |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 27 | 29 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 27 | 27 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 27 | 24 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 26 | 50 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 27 | 47 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 45 |
| 19 | St. Louis City | 26 | 44 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 27 | 44 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 28 | 41 |
| 22 | Colorado Rapids SC | 27 | 36 |
| 23 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 28 | 36 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 26 | 35 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 27 | 32 |
| 26 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 32 |
| 27 | Real Salt Lake | 27 | 32 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 27 | 31 |
| 29 | Minnesota United FC | 27 | 29 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar | Minnesota United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 02 Mar | Internacional CF Miami | A | 0–5 | L |
| 25 Feb | Montreal Impact FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Oct | Toronto FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Oct | New England Revolution | H | 3–2 | W |
| 05 Oct | Nashville SC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar | Orlando City SC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Mar | Columbus Crew SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Feb | Austin FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Oct | Sporting Kansas City | A | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Oct | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 5–2 | W |
| 05 Oct | Los Angeles FC | A | 1–5 | L |
Season Stats
| Orlando City SC | Minnesota United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #29 |
| 34 | Points | 29 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 10 / 4 / 13 | W / D / L | 7 / 8 / 12 |
| 48 | Scored | 40 |
| 64 | Conceded | 49 |
| -16 | GD | -9 |
| 1.26 | PPG | 1.07 |
| 37% | Win % | 26% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
19%
Clean Sheets
Orlando City SC this season
Orlando City SC this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
Orlando City SC are 7th (34 pts). Minnesota United FC are 29th (29 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Orlando City SC
0-15
2/3
16-30
8/8
31-45
1/7
46-60
8/6
61-75
7/4
76+
9/11
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Minnesota United FC
0-15
4/7
16-30
4/9
31-45
6/2
46-60
4/5
61-75
7/4
76+
5/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Orlando City SC
| Martin Ojeda | 13 G | 1 A |
| Antoine Griezmann | 8 G | 4 A |
| Tyrese Spicer | 6 G |
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 14 G | 2 A |
| Anthony Markanich | 8 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Exploria Stadium!
- 1' Duncan McGuire makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Orlando City SC are in front.
- 4' GOAL! Teemu Pukki scores on 4.
- 9' Orlando City SC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 14' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 19' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Óscar Pareja will be considering his options from the bench.
- 24' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 29' 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 Ivan Angulo suffering a number of foals already.
- 32' Wil Trapp picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 34' Felipe Martins was booked on 34.
- 38' Teemu Pukki with the second goal in the match!
- 41' Fresh legs for Orlando City SC! Wilder Cartagena comes on to replace Cesar Araujo.
- 44' That looks like a foul for a card for Michael Boxall.
- 46' The crowd applauds Felipe Martins as he leaves the pitch. Nicolas Lodeiro steps in for Orlando City SC.
- 51' The 27-year-old Martin Ojeda has been sensational this season — 7 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 54' The Minnesota United FC bench stirs into life. Robin Lod is withdrawn and Kervin Arriaga gets his opportunity.
- 55' Another change for Orlando City SC made on 55 minute. Dagur THorhallsson leaves to be changed by Michael Halliday.
- 58' Caden Clark makes way for Tani Oluwaseyi at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from Minnesota United FC.
- 63' Orlando City SC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 66' Minnesota United FC make a change. Teemu Pukki trudges off to be replaced by Bongokuhle Hlongwane on 66 minutes.
- 70' D.J. Taylor is having his name booked by the referee on 70.
- 75' Orlando City SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Minnesota United FC backline.
- 77' The Minnesota United FC manager makes a substitution. D.J. Taylor departs to be replaced by Zarek Valentin.
- 79' A moment of madness from Kervin Arriaga on 79 minutes earns him a card. Minnesota United FC will be frustrated.
- 83' What a strike from Duncan McGuire! The score is 2-2.
- 87' Fresh legs for Orlando City SC! Kyle Smith comes on to replace Duncan McGuire.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Dayne St. Clair on 90 minutes.
- Minnesota United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Orlando City SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 11
- 1
- 8
- 3
- 6
-
77
Ivan Angulo ↓ Luis Muriel 55'
- 7
-
5
Cesar Araujo ↓ Wilder Cartagena 41'
-
13
Duncan McGuire ↓ Kyle Smith 87'
- 17
Bench
-
9
Luis Muriel ↑ 55'
-
14
Nicolas Lodeiro ↑ 46'
-
16
Wilder Cartagena ↑ 41'
- 31
-
24
Kyle Smith ↑ 87'
-
26
Michael Halliday ↑ 55'
- 4
- 14
- 33
Coach
Óscar Pareja
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
-
17
Robin Lod ↓ Kervin Arriaga 54'
- 20
- 15
- 31
- 97
-
37
Caden Clark ↓ Tani Oluwaseyi 58'
-
27
D.J. Taylor ↓ Zarek Valentin 77'
- 8
- 4
- 11
Bench
-
3
Zarek Valentin ↑ 77'
- 1
-
21
Bongokuhle Hlongwane ↑ 66'
-
14
Tani Oluwaseyi ↑ 58'
-
33
Kervin Arriaga ↑ 54'
- 2
-
99
Jordan Adebayo-Smith ↑ 77'
- 40
- 25
Coach
Eric Ramsay
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Duncan McGuire | 3 |
| Nani | 3 |
| Bongokuhle Hlongwane | 2 |
| Ethan Finlay | 2 |
| Ethan Finlay | 2 |
| Teemu Pukki | 2 |
| Yoshimar Yotun | 1 |
| Antoine Griezmann | 1 |
Head to Head
Orlando City SC Form
2024-03-10
Orlando City SC
2–3
Minnesota United FC
L
2024-03-02
Internacional CF Miami
5–0
Orlando City SC
L
2024-02-25
Orlando City SC
0–0
Montreal Impact FC
D
2023-10-21
Toronto FC
0–2
Orlando City SC
W
2023-10-07
Orlando City SC
3–2
New England Revolution
W
2023-10-05
Nashville SC
0–1
Orlando City SC
W
Minnesota United FC Form
2024-03-10
Orlando City SC
2–3
Minnesota United FC
W
2024-03-02
Minnesota United FC
1–1
Columbus Crew SC
D
2024-02-25
Austin FC
1–2
Minnesota United FC
W
2023-10-22
Sporting Kansas City
3–1
Minnesota United FC
L
2023-10-08
Minnesota United FC
5–2
Los Angeles Galaxy
W
2023-10-05
Los Angeles FC
5–1
Minnesota United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.16
Orlando City SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.97
Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 77% + Orlando City SC or Minnesota United FC 76%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Minnesota United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 4.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
Double Chance
Orlando City SC or Draw
65%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
58%
Orlando City SC or Minnesota United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Minnesota United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.6%
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.6%
3 – 1
5.1%
3 – 2
5%
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
3.9%
3 – 3
3.3%
0 – 2
3.2%
1 – 0
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Orlando City SC
| Handicap | Orlando City SC covers | Push | Minnesota United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 13% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 18% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 16% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Orlando City SC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

