The MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Sporting Kansas City take on Minnesota United at Allianz Field on Wednesday, July 13.
Minnesota United vs Sporting Kansas City Preview
Minnesota United are currently sixth in the MLS Western Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. They eased past the Vancouver Whitecaps by a 3-1 margin in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Sporting Kansas City, on the other hand, are in 13th place in the league table at the moment, having struggled this season. They beat CF Montreal 2-1 last week and will be confident ahead of the fixture.
Minnesota United vs Sporting Kansas City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Sporting Kansas City have an impressive record against Minnesota United, having won 10 out of the 18 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Minnesota United's five victories.
- The previous meeting between the two teams ended in a 2-1 victory for Minnesota United and was the sixth consecutive game at the venue between the two teams that has produced a one-goal victory.
- Minnesota United are on a three-match unbeaten streak for the first time in the MLS this season and have managed to turn their campaign around.
- Sporting Kansas City defeated CF Montreal by a 2-1 margin last week and will look to win consecutive matches for the first time this year.
- Emanuel Reynoso is in excellent form at the moment and has managed a league-high seven goal contributions for Minnesota United since the MLS returned from a three-week break in June.
- Johnny Russell has two goal contributions against Minneosta United in the MLS - only Lucas Barrios has been more prolific against the Loons.
Minnesota United vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction
Minnesota United have managed to improve over the past month and will look to move up the league table. They have hit their stride in the MLS and have a point to prove this week.
Sporting Kansas City have endured an abysmal year so far and have a mountain to climb. Minnesota United are the better team at the moment and should be able to win the game.
Prediction: Minnesota United 2-1 Sporting Kansas City
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Minnesota United vs Sporting Kansas City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Minnesota United
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Sporting Kansas City to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Emanuel Reynoso to score - Yes