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The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Sporting Kansas City take on an impressive Minnesota United side in an important clash at the Allianz Field on Saturday.
Minnesota United vs Sporting Kansas City Preview
Sporting Kansas City are in 10th place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have not been at their best over the past year. The away side played out a 3-3 draw against St. Louis City last week and will need to take it up a notch in this match.
Minnesota United, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table at the moment and have been in impressive form this season. The hosts eased past Charlotte FC by a comfortable 3-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Minnesota United vs Sporting Kansas City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Sporting Kansas City have a good record against Minnesota United and have won 14 out of the 23 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Minnesota United's five victories.
- Sporting Kansas City have won each of their last four matches against Minnesota United in MLS - the longest such run by either team in this fixture.
- Minnesota United have picked up 14 points in their first eight matches in MLS so far this season - their joint-best start to a league campaign in the club's history.
- Sporting Kansas City's last five matches in MLS have witnessed a total of 26 goals, with at least five goals being scored in four of these games.
- Robin Lod contributed to all three of Minnesota United's goals against Charlotte FC last week.
Minnesota United vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction
Minnesota United have punched above their weight so far this season and have an impressive squad at their disposal. The hosts are in the midst of a purple patch and will need to make the most of their excellent form.
Sporting Kansas City have blown hot and cold over the past year and have a point to prove this weekend. Minnesota United are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Minnesota United 2-1 Sporting Kansas City
Minnesota United vs Sporting Kansas City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Minnesota United to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Sporting Kansas City to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Robin Lod to score - Yes
