Minnesota United 1-2 FC Cincinnati

Current streaks

Recent form

Minnesota United

Minnesota United has shown impressive form recently, winning four out of their last six matches across all competitions. The team is currently sitting in 9th position in the league with 39 points from 28 games. Their recent performances have been characterized by solid goal-scoring, averaging 1.67 goals per game in their last six matches, while maintaining a decent defensive record with 1.17 goals conceded per game. Notably, Minnesota United has secured two clean sheets during this period. The team's matches have been evenly split between high-scoring affairs and tighter contests, with 50% of games seeing over 2.5 goals. Their most recent outing was particularly impressive, a 3-1 away victory against St. Louis CITY, showcasing their ability to perform well on the road.

FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati's recent form has been mixed, with their last six games showing an even distribution of results: two wins, two draws, and two losses. Despite this inconsistency, they maintain a strong position in the league table, sitting in 2nd place with 52 points from 28 games. Their offensive output has been impressive, scoring 11 goals in the last six matches (1.83 goals per game), including two high-scoring games where they netted four goals each against CF Montréal and New York City FC. However, their defense has been somewhat vulnerable, conceding 10 goals in the same period (1.67 goals per game), with a particularly notable 4-2 loss to Philadelphia Union in the Leagues Cup. The team has managed only one clean sheet in these six games, and both teams have scored in 67% of the matches, indicating exciting, goal-filled encounters for fans.

Recent home/away form

Minnesota United

Minnesota United's recent home form has been inconsistent, with a notable downturn in their last few matches. The team is currently on a three-game losing streak at home in Major League Soccer, conceding multiple goals in each of those defeats. Despite this, they managed to secure a clean sheet victory in their most recent home win against Necaxa in the Leagues Cup. The Loons have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 1.67 goals per game in their last six home matches, while their offensive output has been moderate at 1.33 goals per game. Interestingly, half of their recent home games have seen over 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency for high-scoring affairs. Their 3-2 loss to Seattle Sounders and 3-2 defeat against DC United stand out as particularly goal-rich encounters, showcasing both offensive potential and defensive vulnerabilities.

FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati's recent away form showcases an intriguing mix of high-scoring encounters and a notable winning streak. The team enjoyed a impressive run of four consecutive away victories, including two particularly high-scoring games: a 4-3 win against Toronto FC and a 4-2 victory over San Jose Earthquakes. During this successful stretch, Cincinnati demonstrated their offensive prowess by scoring an impressive 13 goals in six games, averaging 2.17 goals per match. However, their defensive record was less stellar, conceding 12 goals in the same period. The team's ability to outscore opponents is evident, with 67% of their games seeing both teams score and 67% featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite this strong run, Cincinnati's away form has taken a dip in their two most recent outings, suffering back-to-back losses against New York Red Bulls and Inter Miami, indicating a potential shift in their performance on the road.