Minnesota United (10-11-6) travel to face off against St. Louis City SC (5-10-13) on Saturday, September 14th. This match will be played at Citypark in St. Louis, MO. Minnesota United is coming off a win in their previous match, while St. Louis City SC played to a draw vs. Minnesota United. The match is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET.

Minnesota United vs St. Louis City SC

Minnesota United Is Coming Off A Win

Minnesota United will be looking to build off their 2-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. This win came on the road and they went into the match as the +185 underdog. The three combined goals were just short of the over/under goal line of 3.5 goals.

Leading the offensive attack for Minnesota was Bongokuhle Hlongwane, scoring both of the team’s goals. He took a total of six shots and four shots on goal. Robin Lod finished with the only assist for the club.

On the defensive end, Minnesota United did a good job of keeping the ball away from Dayne St. Clair, as San Jose only took five shots. St. Clair made two saves and the only goal he allowed came on a penalty kick.

In their last five matches, Minnesota United has gone 2-2-1. They have alternated wins and losses over their last four matches. Overall, they are 10-11-6, which has them sitting in 9th place in the Western Conference. They are just one point behind Orlando City SC and one point ahead of FC Dallas. On the road, Minnesota United has gone 5-6-2. Following this match, they will return home to take on FC Cincinnati on Thursday, September 19th.

St. Louis City SC Is Coming Off A Draw

St. Louis City SC played to a draw vs. the New England Revolution, with this match taking place on the road. The over/under line heading into the match was 3.5 goals, and the four combined goals surpassed this figure. The money line payout for a St. Louis City SC win was +225.

St. Louis City SC’s offensive attack took a total of 20 shots, with nine of these shots being on target. Henry Kessler and Simon Becher were the two players to score, with Kessler and Marcel Hartel each picking up an assist.

On the defensive end, St. Louis City SC allowed two goals on New England’s four total shots on target. Roman Burki finished with two saves, and as a defensive unit, St. Louis City SC had three interceptions to go along with five blocked shots.

Through 28 matches, St. Louis City SC has a record of 5-10-13, putting them 13th in the Western Conference. They have struggled on the road, going 0-6-8, but have been much better at home, going 5-4-5. Over their last six matches, they have just one win, going 1-2-3. Following this match, they will head on the road to take on the San Jose Earthquakes on September 22nd. In the standings, they are tied with Sporting Kansas City with 28 points, but Sporting KC holds the tiebreaker.

Minnesota United Offense Breakdown

Minnesota United’s offense has been solid this season, scoring 1.6 goals per match, which is 11th in the MLS. They have also been able to generate shots on goal, ranking 14th in the league in that category. Bongokuhle Hlongwane has been their top scorer, finding the back of the net nine times, which is 32nd in the MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal. Robin Lod has been the team’s top playmaker, as he has 10 assists, which is 5th in the league. He has also scored six goals this season.

St. Louis City SC Offense Breakdown

St. Louis City SC has scored 1.3 goals per match this season, which is 19th in MLS. They have scored more than their season average in three straight matches. They are 10th in MLS in shots on goal per match and have taken more shots on goal than their season average in three straight matches. Klauss is their top scorer and has the most shots on goal for the club. He is 73rd in MLS in goals scored. Indiana Vassilev is their leader in assists and is 61st in MLS in that category. He is also 3rd on the club in goals scored.

Minnesota United Defense Breakdown

Minnesota United’s defense has struggled this season, allowing the 2nd-most goals in the league. They are coming off a solid performance against the San Jose Earthquakes, who have the 25th-ranked offense, giving up just one goal. However, they have given up three goals twice in their last five matches, including to the 18th-ranked Seattle Sounders FC. Dayne St. Clair has just three clean sheets this season, and his 46 saves are 28th in the MLS.

St. Louis City SC Defense Breakdown

St. Louis City SC’s defense has struggled this season, allowing the 2nd-most goals in the MLS. They will be facing a Minnesota United offense that is 11th in goals scored. Over their last four matches, they have given up an average of 2.0 goals per match. They have been up and down, as they gave up four goals to the Portland Timbers but held the LA Galaxy to just one goal. Keeper Roman Bürki is 10th in the MLS with 82 saves and 7th with six clean sheets.

Minnesota United vs St. Louis City SC Prediction

Our projections have this MLS matchup between Minnesota United and St. Louis City SC ending in a 1-1 draw, with the payout for that outcome currently at +270. Looking at the matchup, both teams are near the bottom of the league in terms of shooting percentage, but St. Louis City is the better defensive club. Our projections are giving Teemu Pukki the best chance to score a goal for Minnesota United, while Eduard Lowen has the top chance to score for St. Louis City.

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