We are gathering around for another MLS Matchday. After an action-packed week capped by an MLS All-Star Game victory, our attention now turns to the weekend and the thrilling matchup ahead.
With an impressive irregular season, San Diego FC will try to return to last season's winning streak against Minnesota United FC.
Meanwhile, Minnesota United have been solid, and with both teams closely matched in the Western Conference standings, this clash promises to be an intriguing and exciting encounter.
Minnesota United FC vs San Diego FC: Preview, How to Watch It on TV, & Prediction Lineups
- When is the kick-off? Saturday, August 1st
- What time is kick-off? 8:30 pm ET
- Where is it played? Allianz Field, Minnesota
Predicted lineups for Minnesota United vs San Diego
Minnesota United FC:
- Goalkeeper: Drake Callender
- Defenders: Michael Boxall, Morris Duggan, Jefferson DÃaz
- Midfielders: Kyle Duncan, Wil Trapp, Owen Gene, Anthony Markanich
- Forwards: JoaquÃn Pereyra; Kelvin Yeboah, Mamadou Dieng
San Diego FC:
- Goalkeeper: CJ dos Santos
- Defenders: Oscar Verhoeven, Christopher McVey, Manu Duah, Kieran Sargeant
- Midfielders: Alejandro Alvarado Jr., Jeppe Tverskov, Onni Valakari
- Forwards: Anders Dreyer, Marcus Ingvartsen, Alex Mighten
Where to watch the Minnesota United FC vs San Diego FC
The encounter between these two teams will start at 8:30 pm ET at Allianz Field in Minnesota
This match is available to watch live on Apple TV. Remember, all MLS games can only be watched through Apple TV.
Injury Report
Minnesota United FC:
- OUT: Nicolas Romero (lower extremity)
- OUT: Peter Stroud (lower extremity)
- OUT: Nectarios Triantis (lower extremity)
San Diego FC:
- OUT: Amahl Pellegrino (lower body)
- OUT: Pablo Sisniega (lower body)
Score Prediction
On paper, this is one of the most evenly matched games of the night. Both teams head into the match on the back of inconsistent results, although San Diego FC have a slight edge after winning their last game, while the hosts were held to a draw.
That said, this match could go in one of two directions: either it turns into a tactical battle where neither side is willing to take risks, and both wait for the other to make a mistake, or it becomes an end-to-end contest with chances at both ends, but only one team finds the back of the net.
That leads me to believe that the first team to score will have a huge advantage, because judging by both clubs' recent performances, coming from behind has not been one of their strengths.
Score Prediction: Minnesota United 1-2 San Diego
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