Minnesota United 1-1 Columbus Crew

Recent form

Minnesota United

In their recent games, Minnesota United FC has had a mixed run, with 4 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses overall. They have shown moments of strength with big wins like the 5-2 victory over Los Angeles Galaxy but have also faced some heavy defeats, such as the 4-0 loss to Chicago Fire. Their ability to score consistently can be seen in their streak of scoring in five consecutive games, but they need to tighten up defensively after conceding heavily in some matches. Minnesota United FC will aim to find more consistency to improve their form in upcoming games in the Major League Soccer.

Columbus Crew

The Columbus Crew are on a fantastic run in their recent games, securing victories in 9 out of the 11 games played across various competitions. They have shown strong form in the Major League Soccer, winning 8 matches and drawing 2, with just 1 loss in their last 11 games. They have scored consistently, with a notable win against Atlanta United FC and a narrow 1-0 victory over the same opponent in the recent fixtures. Their solid defensive performances have also led to clean sheets in several games, positioning them well in their league campaign. Overall, the team's impressive winning streak highlights their current dominance and consistency on the field.

Recent home/away form

In their recent home games, Minnesota United showed a mixed performance, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses. They scored a total of 9 goals but conceded 11, resulting in a goal difference of -2. Their average goals per game stood at 3, while they conceded an average of 1.83 goals per game. Despite their attacking prowess, defensive vulnerabilities have been evident in recent matches, impacting their points per game. Minnesota United will be looking to tighten up at the back to improve their results in upcoming fixtures.

W2 D1 L3
Goals scored: 9 (1.5 per game)
Goals conceded: 11 (1.83 per game)
Goal difference: -2
Points won: 7/18 (1.17 per game)
Both teams scored: 4 (67%)

The Columbus Crew have been on a solid away form recently, securing four wins, a draw, and suffering one loss in their last six matches. They have scored a total of 14 goals while conceding 10, resulting in a goal difference of +4. With an average of 2.3 goals scored per game and 1.7 goals conceded per game, the Crew have shown their attacking prowess, gaining crucial points on the road in the process. Their most notable victories include a 4-2 win against Toronto FC and a 3-2 win against FC Cincinnati.

W4 D1 L1
Goals scored: 14 (2.33 per game)
Goals conceded: 10 (1.67 per game)
Goal difference: 4
Points won: 13/18 (2.17 per game)
Both teams scored: 5 (83%)

Head-to-head

Based on the search results provided, here's an overview of the head-to-head stats between Minnesota United and Columbus Crew:

- Overall head-to-head record: Columbus Crew holds a slight edge with four wins versus three for Minnesota United. Both teams have scored six goals each in the Leagues Cup competition.
- Recent meeting: The last encounter between the two sides took place during the 2023 Leagues Cup Round of 32, where Columbus Crew faced Minnesota United at Lower.com Field on August 5, 2023.
- Last five meetings: Columbus Crew has won three times, drew once, and lost once in their previous five encounters with Minnesota United.
- Most recent result: The specific outcome from the August 5, 2023, match is not explicitly stated in the provided sources; however, there are references to Columbus Crew being favored to win due to their strong performances leading up to the event.

Please note that the data presented reflects the situation as of the dates mentioned in the search results (specifically, August 2023). For updated information, please refer to the latest resources available.