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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Houston Dynamo take on Minnesota United in an important clash at the Shell Energy Stadium on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Houston Dynamo vs Minnesota United Preview
Houston Dynamo are in eighth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been inconsistent over the past year. The hosts slumped to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Real Salt Lake in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
Minnesota United, on the other hand, are in 10th place in the league table and have not been at their best this season. The away side suffered a 2-1 defeat against Los Angeles Galaxy last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Houston Dynamo vs Minnesota United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Minnesota United have a good record against Houston Dynamo and have won 10 out of the 21 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Houston Dynamo's seven victories.
- Houston Dynamo have won two of their last three matches against Minnesota United in all competitions - they had lost six such matches on the trot preceding this run.
- Houston Dynamo have won only four of their last 14 matches in the regular season of MLS in a run dating back to April this year.
- Minnesota United have lost matches on the trot in MLS for the first time in the club's history.
- Ibrahim Aliyu has scored six goals for Houston Dynamo in MLS this season.
Houston Dynamo vs Minnesota United Prediction
Houston Dynamo have shown glimpses of their ability over the past year but have a point to prove in the coming months. The hosts have not justified their potential and will need to step up to the plate in this game.
Minnesota United can pack a punch on their day but have struggled this season. Both teams have issues to address and could play out a draw in this match.
Prediction: Houston Dynamo 1-1 Minnesota United
Houston Dynamo vs Minnesota United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Minnesota United to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Ibrahim Aliyu to score - Yes
