MX23RW : Monday, November 4 21:24:45| >> :600:1522091:1522091:
[monks data]
Austin FC
Major League Soccer
Jun 1, 2023 at 1.30am UK
Bold Stadium
Minnesota United

Austin
2 - 1
Minnesota Utd

Gallagher (19'), Driussi (82')
Gallagher (90')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Rosales (26')

Preview: Austin FC vs. Minnesota United - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday's Major League Soccer clash between Austin FC and Minnesota United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Austin FC will be looking to snap their run of two back-to-back defeats when they go head to head with Minnesota United at the Q2 Stadium on Wednesday evening.

The visitors were denied a third consecutive league victory when they were held to a draw by Real Salt Lake last weekend and will be looking to return to winning ways.


Match preview

Austin FC players celebrate after a goal on May 10, 2023© Reuters

Austin FC failed to bounce back from their recent US Open Cup exit as they were beaten 2-1 by Houston Dynamo at the Shell Energy Stadium on Sunday morning.

The Orange Crush found themselves behind courtesy of a 22nd-minute strike from Gyasi Zardes before Hector Herrera and Ivan Franco hit the target to turn the game on its head.

This followed a 2-0 defeat against Chicago Fire in the US Open Cup round of 16 on May 25, when Rafael Czichos and Kacper Przybylko scored in either half to send the Fire through to the quarter-finals.

Austin now return home where they have lost just one of their last six games in the league, claiming two wins while scoring five goals and keeping three clean sheets since the start of March.

With 16 points from 14 games, Josh Wolff's men are currently 10th in the Western Conference standings, three points and five places behind Thursday's visitors.

Minnesota United head coach Adrian Heath directs his players on May 9, 2023© Reuters

Minnesota United, on the other hand, failed to return to winning ways as they could only salvage a 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake at Allianz Field on Sunday morning.

After falling behind to Jefferson Savarino's 28th-minute effort, the hosts were gifted an equaliser barely three minutes later as 26-year-old defender Justen Glad scored an own goal to force a share of the spoils.

Like their midweek hosts, Adrian Heath's side were dumped out of the US Open Cup in their previous outing as they suffered a humiliating 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Houston Dynamo on May 25.

However, with Sunday's result against Real Salt Lake, the Loons have now gone three consecutive MLS games without defeat, claiming seven points from a possible nine, having picked up just one point from their previous six matches preceding the run.

While Minnesota United will be looking to extend their fine league form, they have struggled on the road of late, losing four of their most recent five outings in the league since the first week of April.

Austin FC Major League Soccer form:

Minnesota United Major League Soccer form:


Team News

Austin FC forward Rodney Redes (11) receives a red card during the second half on May 14, 2023© Reuters

Austin FC will take to the pitch without the defensive duo of Leo Vaisanen and Zan Kolmanic, who have been sidelined through knee and ACL injuries respectively.

They are joined on the hosts' injury table by Sebastian Driussi, who has been out of action since picking up a groin injury against San Jose Earthquakes on April 30.

Driussi, who netted 25 goals to claim the MLS Golden Boot last season, has missed the last seven matches, with January signing Zardes shouldering Los Verdes' goalscoring responsibilities.

Minnesota will still have to cope without the services of former Senegal international Bakaye Dibassy, who is yet to feature this year after suffering an Achilles tendon injury last August.

Ryen Jiba is also ruled out of Thursday's game due to a knee problem, while fellow defender Mikael Marques has been sidelined since the start of April after picking up an ankle injury.


Austin FC possible starting lineup:
Stuver; Ring, Jimenez, Cascante; Lima, Djeffal, Pereira, Lundqvist; Finlay, Zardes, Rigoni

Minnesota United possible starting lineup:
Clair; Taylor, Boxall, Tapias, Lawrence; Dotson, Trapp; Hlongwane, Fragapane, Rosales; Amarilla


SM words green background

We say: Austin FC 1-1 Minnesota United

Austin FC and Minnesota United set out in search of a morale-boosting result following a rough one last week. While Los Verdes' home advantage makes them slight favourites, we predict that the visitors will do just enough to force a share of the spoils and maintain their unbeaten league run.


How to watch

You can watch Austin FC vs. Minnesota United and every MLS match this season live on Apple TV. Click here for more details on how to subscribe.

For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.


ID:515001:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect10727:

Previews by email

Click here to get Sports Mole's daily email of previews and predictions for every major game!



Game History
Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Orlando City SC forward Duncan McGuire (13) celebrates his goal with teammates on April 16, 2023
Read Next:
Saturday's Major League Soccer predictions including Inter Miami vs. Orlando
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS

Eastern Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Inter MiamiInter Miami34228479493074
2Columbus Crew34199672403266
3FC CincinnatiCincinnati341851158481059
4Orlando City34157125950952
5Charlotte FCCharlotte FC34149114637951
6New York City FCNY City34148125449550
7New York Red BullsNY Red Bulls34111495550547
8CF MontrealMontreal341110134864-1643
9Atlanta UnitedAtlanta341010144649-340
10DC United341010145270-1840
11Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia34910156255737
12Toronto34114194061-2137
13Nashville SCNashville3499163854-1636
14New England RevolutionNew England3494213774-3731
15Chicago Fire3479184062-2230

Western Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Los Angeles FCLos Angeles34197863432064
2Los Angeles GalaxyLA Galaxy34197869501964
3Real Salt LakeSalt Lake341611765481759
4Seattle SoundersSeattle34169951351657
5Houston DynamoHouston34159104739854
6Minnesota UnitedMinnesota Utd34157125849952
7Colorado RapidsColorado34155146160150
8Portland TimbersPortland341211116556947
9Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver34138135249347
10Austin FCAustin34119143948-942
11Dallas34118155456-241
12St Louis City34813135063-1337
13Sporting Kansas CityKansas3487195166-1531
14San Jose EarthquakesEarthquakes3463254178-3721


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!