Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 3/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Hoping to move within touching distance of top spot in the Western Conference standings, Minnesota will travel to Dallas in the early hours of Saturday.
FC Dallas
Starting with the hosts, while Dallas might have sprung an upset last month as they clinched a dramatic 4-2 victory away at Sporting KC, Eric Quill’s camp have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. Last seen suffering a sensational late collapse on home soil as they fell to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of San Diego, the former Columbus boss certainly has some mounting pressure on his position at the Toyota Stadium. Sat outside the play-off places and facing a real uphill battle, the Texas-based outfit look set for what will be another stern examination here. Including an action-packed 4-2 loss against San Jose on June 26th, Quill’s side have mustered just a single victory from any of their previous nine appearances across all competitions. Showing some glaring defensive issues, Dallas have also shipped 12 goals in just their last five outings.
FC Dallas Team News
The duo of Sebastian Ibeagha and Brazilian youngster Kaick will once again miss out as they serve respective suspensions. Likewise, one-time Sheffield Wednesday starlet Osaze Urhoghide remains on the sidelines with a muscle issue.
However, despite missing out against San Diego last weekend, Ecuadorian international Anderson Julio Santos could return to Quill’s squad here. Bagging what turned out to be a consolation strike last week and now finding the net in all of his previous three consecutive appearances, ex-Benfica striker Petar Must will play a leading role in attack.
Minnesota United
As for the visitors, while Minnesota might have suffered late heartbreak away at the New York Red Bulls last week as they eventually had to settle for a 2-2 stalemate, the Loons are enjoying what has been an impressive campaign so far. Cruising their way to another play-off ticket this season and opening Saturday’s showdown sat in bronze medal position, Eric Ramsay’s men should be smelling the chance to extend on their recent charge. Including a routine 3-1 victory against Houston on June 26th, Minnesota have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous eight appearances across all competitions. Booking their spot in the semi-finals of this year’s US Open Cup on thanks to a 3-2 win against St. Louis on May 22nd, Ramsay’s side have also tasted just a sole loss on their travels since the end of February.
Minnesota United Team News
All featuring for their respective nations during this summer’s Gold Cup, the likes of Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi, Carlos Harvey and Joseph Rosales should return to Ramsay’s travelling squad on Saturday. However, academy graduate Hassani Dotson remains on the sidelines with a long-term knee injury.
Finding the net away at New York last week and notching a sixth MLS strike of the season, Italian striker Kelvin Yeboah will spearhead Minnesota’s charge in the final third. Former Inter Miami star Wil Trapp will partner Robin Lod in the middle of the park this weekend.
FC Dallas vs Minnesota United Key Factors to Consider
- When Dallas and Minnesota last met at the Toyota Stadium back in June 2024, Saturday’s hosts collected an action-packed 5-3 victory.
- However, the Burn have recorded just a single win from any of their last nine appearances across all competitions.
- Dallas have shipped 12 goals in just their last five MLS appearances.
- Minnesota have suffered just a single defeat away from Allianz Field since the end of February.
- Saturday’s guests have recorded at least a pair of goals in all of their last four consecutive MLS appearances.
Conclusion
Knowing that they can move to within touching distance of top spot in the Western Conference standings here, Minnesota should be smelling a real opportunity. With Dallas continuing to show a string of glaring defensive issues, we could be treated to another dramatic MLS showdown this weekend. Watching Saturday’s opponents play out an eight-goal thriller when they last met at the Toyota Stadium 13 months ago, we are expecting chances to fall at both ends of the pitch here.
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 3/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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