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Philadelphia Union vs Minnesota United FC, 2018

MLS · 2018
Philadelphia Union
5 – 1
Full Time
Minnesota United FC
Sat 6 Oct 2018 · 23:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Philadelphia Union vs Minnesota United FC — MLS .

Match Details

  • Referee Allen Chapman
  • Referee M. de Oliveira
  • Referee Jason White
  • Referee Oscar Mitchell Carvalho
  • Referee Jorge Gonzalez
8 games this season 🟨 2.6/game ⚽ 7.4 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

3
1
1
Philadelphia Union 5 games · Avg 4.0 goals Minnesota United FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-10-06 Philadelphia Union 5–1 Minnesota United FC

Recent Form

Philadelphia Union
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Oct Minnesota United FC H 5–1 W
29 Sep Columbus Crew SC A 0–0 D
23 Sep Sporting Kansas City H 2–0 W
20 Sep Seattle Sounders FC A 1–0 W
15 Sep Montreal Impact FC H 1–4 L
01 Sep Orlando City SC A 2–2 D
Minnesota United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Oct Philadelphia Union A 1–5 L
30 Sep New York City FC H 2–1 W
23 Sep Portland Timbers H 3–2 W
16 Sep Real Salt Lake A 1–1 D
12 Sep D.C. United SC A 1–2 L
26 Aug Sporting Kansas City A 0–2 L

Season Stats

Philadelphia Union Minnesota United FC
#15 Position #23
7 Points 22
15 Played 15
1 / 4 / 10 W / D / L 6 / 4 / 5
18 Scored 18
30 Conceded 22
-12 GD -4
0.47 PPG 1.47
7% Win % 40%

Key Stats

80% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
20% Clean Sheets
Philadelphia Union this season
33% Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season

Philadelphia Union are 15th (7 pts). Minnesota United FC are 23rd (22 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Philadelphia Union
0-15
2/3
16-30
1/4
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Philadelphia Union and Minnesota United FC is underway.
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' 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 Jerome Thiesson suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Philadelphia Union side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' The 35-year-old Fafa Picault has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 30' Bobby Shuttleworth needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 35' It’s high time Jim Curtin made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 40' Minnesota United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 50' Minnesota United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 55' The energy levels are beginning to show. Adrian Heath might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 60' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Philadelphia Union and Minnesota United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 65' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 70' Over 70 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 75' Both keepers have barely been tested. Philadelphia Union and Minnesota United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 80' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 85' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 90' Minnesota United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • The points are shared — Philadelphia Union 5-1 Minnesota United FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Philadelphia Union Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jim Curtin

Minnesota United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Adrian Heath

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2018-10-06 Philadelphia Union 5–1 Minnesota United FC

Philadelphia Union Form

2018-10-06 Philadelphia Union 5–1 Minnesota United FC W 2018-09-29 Columbus Crew SC 0–0 Philadelphia Union D 2018-09-23 Philadelphia Union 2–0 Sporting Kansas City W 2018-09-20 Seattle Sounders FC 0–1 Philadelphia Union W 2018-09-15 Philadelphia Union 1–4 Montreal Impact FC L 2018-09-01 Orlando City SC 2–2 Philadelphia Union D

Minnesota United FC Form

2018-10-06 Philadelphia Union 5–1 Minnesota United FC L 2018-09-30 Minnesota United FC 2–1 New York City FC W 2018-09-23 Minnesota United FC 3–2 Portland Timbers W 2018-09-16 Real Salt Lake 1–1 Minnesota United FC D 2018-09-12 D.C. United SC 2–1 Minnesota United FC L 2018-08-26 Sporting Kansas City 2–0 Minnesota United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.57 Philadelphia Union xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25 Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Philadelphia Union62% Draw20% Minnesota United FC18%
Actual: Philadelphia Union win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes66% 0% No34%
Avg goals/match: 3.82
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 72%
28%
± 3.5 52%
48%
± 4.5 33%
67%

Double Chance

Philadelphia Union or Draw
82%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
38%
Philadelphia Union or Minnesota United FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Philadelphia Union48% Draw36% Minnesota United FC16%
Actual: Philadelphia Union win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–1 not predicted
5 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 1
7.9%
3 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
7.3%
3 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 0
5.3%
4 – 1
4.8%
3 – 2
4.7%
1 – 2
4.3%
4 – 0
3.9%
0 – 0
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Philadelphia Union

Handicap Philadelphia Union covers Push Minnesota United FC covers
-2.5 25% — 75%
-2 25% 19% 56%
-1.5 44% — 56%
-1 44% 20% 36%
-0.5 64% — 36%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 10% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Philadelphia Union keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

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