Taking a bit of a stroll through the stats here, we've got FC Dallas with a goalie, Maarten Paes, who's done a commendable job at keeping his approval rating above 7 and saving a notable number of goals. On the other side, the Minnesota United FC aren't drastically behind with goalie Wessel Speel, maintaining a respectable rating of above 6.5.
Top players making some noise in Minnesota United FC include Tani Oluwaseyi and Anthony Markanich. Both have been maintaining solid performance ratings while also scoring goals and nailing those pass accuracies. But we can't just sideline FC Dallas. Luciano Acosta and Petar Musa for FC Dallas have shown some solid goal-scoring skills, with Luciano also boasting an impressive pass accuracy record.
Looking back on past matchups, it's been a bit of a mixed bag. Having experienced a range of high-intensity goalbowls to goal-less stalemates, these teams have battled it out on a few memorable occasions.
In regard to recent results, both teams seem to be battling for form. Minnesota United FC has been in quite the back-and-forth tussle with their opponents, whereas FC Dallas has been part of a couple of high-scoring affairs, but sadly, on the losing end.
Just taking the slightest peek at the regular season records, Minnesota United FC seems to have a more regular encounter with the victory platform than FC Dallas.
However, as we move to the business end of this discussion, given the payout data, the stats, and recent performances, my money is on Minnesota United FC to edge out Dallas in this upcoming match. They've got a solid bunch of players and are favored in the payouts too.
Albert’s Prediction: Minnesota United FC by 1