Introduction to the Match
Minnesota United takes on the Chicago Fire in non-conference action. The match is set to take place in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. CDT.
Chicago Fire (12-11-6, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota United FC (15-6-9, second in the Western Conference)
Team Statistics and Odds
The BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE has Minnesota United FC at -108, Chicago at +245, and the Draw at +279, with the over/under being 2.5 goals. Minnesota United is hosting the Chicago Fire in non-conference action. United has a home record of 7-4-4. Kelvin Yeboah leads the eighth-ranked scoring team in the league with nine goals, and United has scored a total of 51 goals.
Away Team Performance
The Fire has a road record of 7-6-1. They rank fourth in the Eastern Conference with 145 shots on goal, averaging 5.0 per game. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.
Top Performers
Yeboah has scored nine goals for United, while Anthony Markanich has four goals over the past 10 games. For the Fire, Hugo Cuypers has scored 16 goals with one assist, and Philip Zinckernagel has five goals and four assists over the last 10 games.
Recent Game Performance
In their last 10 games, United has a record of 6-2-2, averaging 1.8 goals, 4.5 shots on goal, and 5.2 corner kicks per game, while allowing 1.0 goal per game. The Fire has a record of 4-4-2, averaging 1.6 goals, 4.8 shots on goal, and 4.8 corner kicks per game, while allowing 1.9 goals per game.
Injury Report
For United, there are no players listed as not expected to play. For the Fire, Leonardo Barroso, David Poreba, Chase Gasper, Chris Mueller, and Rominigue Kouame N’Guessan are all injured and not expected to play.
Conclusion
The match between Minnesota United and the Chicago Fire promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to secure a win in non-conference action. With United’s strong home record and the Fire’s impressive road performance, it’s difficult to predict the outcome. However, one thing is certain – both teams will give it their all and put on a great show for the fans.
FAQs
Q: What time does the match start?
A: The match starts at 7:30 p.m. CDT on Saturday.
Q: What are the odds for the match?
A: The BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE has Minnesota United FC at -108, Chicago at +245, and the Draw at +279, with the over/under being 2.5 goals.
Q: Who are the top performers for each team?
A: For United, Kelvin Yeboah has scored nine goals, and Anthony Markanich has four goals over the past 10 games. For the Fire, Hugo Cuypers has scored 16 goals with one assist, and Philip Zinckernagel has five goals and four assists over the last 10 games.
Q: Are there any players injured and not expected to play?
A: For the Fire, Leonardo Barroso, David Poreba, Chase Gasper, Chris Mueller, and Rominigue Kouame N’Guessan are all injured and not expected to play. For United, there are no players listed as not expected to play.
