Minnesota United vs FC Cincinnati Predictions

Minnesota United’s last two matches saw them knock Sporting KC and Houston Dynamo out of the US Open Cup and ended a three-game losing streak. Cincinnati provide the opposition this Sunday where they go in search of their first league win in six matches.

Minnesota United travelled to in form Colorado Rapids for their last MLS game where a solitary strike in the twenty-ninth minute from Kamara proved enough for the hosts to claim all three points. Minnesota had more possession and created more goalscoring opportunities during the ninety minutes and will have been very disappointed not to have at least secured a point for their efforts. Cincinnati also saw more of the ball and created more chances to score at home to LA Galaxy last time out but ended up losing in front their own fans 2-0.

The limited head to head record, performances, and form of both clubs over the last month or so, points towards a win for Minnesota United and over 2.5 goals being scored during the ninety minutes. Minnesota United won their only previous encounter with Cincinnati. Over 2.5 goals have been scored in four of Minnesota United’s and three of Cincinnati’s last five matches. Minnesota United have won three of their last six matches and Cincinnati have lost five of their last six, which is why we’re backing a 3-1 win for the hosts this weekend.

Quintero top scores for Minnesota United with five MLS goals, while Cruz, Manneh, and Mattocks all joint top score for Cincinnati with just two league goals apiece. We’re confident that Minnesota United will win and over 2.5 goals will be scored on Sunday and have predicted a final scoreline of 3-1. The hosts are the form favourites and have outplayed their guests so far this season, and Cincinnati have lost their last five league games and haven’t kept a clean sheet since March.