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The US Open Cup returns to the fold with another round of matches this week as Philadelphia Union lock horns with Minnesota United in an important encounter at the Allianz Field on Tuesday.
Minnesota United vs Philadelphia Union Preview
Philadelphia Union are currently in seventh place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The Union edged New York Red Bulls to a narrow 1-0 victory in their previous game and look to achieve a similar result this week.
Minnesota United, on the other hand, are in eighth place in the Western Conference league table at the moment and have been inconsistent this season. The home side slumped to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Vancouver Whitecaps last week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
Minnesota United vs Philadelphia Union Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Philadelphia Union have a good recent record against Minnesota United and have won two out of the last five matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Minnesota United's one victory.
- Philadelphia Union's 3-0 defeat at the hands of Los Angeles FC in the CONCACAF Champions League semi-final last week ended an unbeaten run of four matches in all competitions.
- Minnesota United are winless in their last five matches in the MLS, with their previous victory in the competition coming by a 1-0 margin against St. Louis in April this year.
- Minnesota United have scored only 10 goals in their 10 matches in the MLS so far this season - only three teams in the Western Conference have been less effective in the final third at this stage of the competition.
Minnesota United vs Philadelphia Union Prediction
Philadelphia Union were exceptional in the regular season last year but have not been able to replicate their brilliant start this year. The Union have been wasteful in the final third in recent weeks and will need to be clinical this week.
Minnesota United are in the midst of a slump at the moment and are in desperate need of a shot in the arm. Philadelphia Union are the better team on paper and will likely take this game.
Prediction: Minnesota United 1-3 Philadelphia Union
Minnesota United vs Philadelphia Union Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Philadelphia Union
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Minnesota United to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Daniel Gazdag to score - Yes
