Austin (6-7-6) travel to face off against Minnesota United (8-5-5) on Sunday, June 23rd. This match will be played at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, MN. Austin is coming off a draw while Minnesota United is coming off a loss. The match is scheduled for 8:30 PM  ET.

Austin vs Minnesota United

Austin Is Coming Off A Draw

Austin’s last match came against Los Angeles FC, with the two teams combining for two goals. This followed a money line payout of +245 for a draw, and the goal line payout was on a line of 2.5 goals.

Jáder Obrian was the only Austin player to score, and he did so on his only shot attempt and only shot on goal. Cecilio Dominguez is the only player for Austin that picked up an assist. Overall, Austin took three shots and one shot on goal.

On the defensive end, Austin was able to hold Los Angeles FC to just one shot on goal despite them finishing with eight corner kicks. Brad Stuver finished with one save on the match, and the club blocked one shot while intercepting five passes.

As Austin heads on the road to take on Minnesota United, they will be looking to get back on track after going 2-3-2 in their last seven matches. Overall, they are 6-7-6, which has them in 9th place in the Western Conference. Their road record of 1-5-3 is a big reason why they are sitting in the middle of the pack in the conference. After this match, they will head back on the road to take on Sporting Kansas City on Sunday, June 30th.

Minnesota United Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Minnesota United will be looking to bounce back from a high-scoring loss to FC Dallas in their last match. This match finished with a score of 5-3, and it took place on FC Dallas’ home pitch. The over/under line was 2.5 goals, and the eight total goals easily surpassed this figure.

Going into the match with FC Dallas, Minnesota United was the heavy underdog, with money line odds of +250. The four combined goals in the first half matched the total number of goals scored in Minnesota United’s previous match. Bongokuhle Hlongwane finished with seven total shots and three shots on goal, scoring one time.

On the defensive end, things weren’t much better for Minnesota United, as they allowed five goals on FC Dallas’ nine total shots on goal. Clint Irwin finished with four saves on these nine shots. Overall, the defensive unit had six blocks, and the offense held a 7-1 advantage in corners.

Minnesota United will look to snap a two-match losing streak when they take on Austin at home. So far this season, Minnesota has been favored in seven matches, going 3-1-3 in those contests. Overall, they are 8-5-5, which has them in 4th place in the Western Conference. Their 29 points are tied with Charlotte FC, one point behind the Colorado Rapids. Following this match, they will hit the road to take on the Portland Timbers on June 30th.

Austin Offense Breakdown

Sebastián Driussi is the top scorer for Austin this season, and he is also first on the team in shots on goal. His five goals are 51st in MLS. Alexander Ring leads the team in assists and is fourth on the team in goals. Austin is 25th in MLS in goals per match, and they have scored less than their season average in five straight matches. They are also 29th in shots on goal and 26th in corner kicks. They have had fewer corner kicks than their opponents in 57.9% of their matches. Their passing percentage is 15th in the league.

Minnesota United Offense Breakdown

Minnesota United’s offense has been solid this season, as they are 6th in the league in goals per match. Tani Oluwaseyi is their top scorer, as he has found the back of the net seven times, which is 20th in the MLS. He also leads the club in shots on goal. Robin Lod has been their top playmaker, as he is 4th in the league in assists. His eight assists are also the most on the team. Overall, Minnesota United is 7th in the league in shots on goal and corners.

Austin Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against Minnesota United, Austin’s defense is 15th in MLS, allowing 1.5 goals per match. However, they have been trending in the right direction, giving up just three goals over their last two matches. They will be facing a Minnesota United offense that is 6th in MLS. Brad Stuver is the team’s top goalkeeper, and he is 2nd in MLS with 78 saves. He has five clean sheets this season, which is 4th in MLS. Over their last six matches, Austin’s defense has given up 13 goals (2.2 per match). They have struggled against some of the better offenses in MLS, giving up five goals to Real Salt Lake and two goals to both the Colorado Rapids and Sporting Kansas City.

Minnesota United Defense Breakdown

Minnesota United’s defense has struggled as of late, giving up five goals to FC Dallas on June 20th and two goals to the Seattle Sounders on June 16th. Overall, they are 17th in goals allowed this season, giving up 1.6 goals per match. They are also 12th in blocked shots and 1st in interceptions. Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair has just two clean sheets this season and is 21st in saves.

Austin vs Minnesota United Prediction

Looking at how we expect this match between Austin and Minnesota United to play out, we have it finishing in a 1-1 draw, with a payout of +290. This season, Minnesota United has been the better offensive club, coming in 6th in goals scored and 7th in shots on goal. They also have Teemu Pukki as our top projected goal scorer. On the other side, Austin is one of the top shooting teams in the MLS, but we have them being held to just three shots on goal by a Minnesota United club that is 1st in interceptions.

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