Orlando City vs Minnesota United Soccer Betting Tips

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Orlando City vs Minnesota United Soccer Betting Tips

Orlando City vs Minnesota United Soccer Betting Tips

Will Minnesota stop Orlando from flying high?

Betting Tips: X2
Odds: 1.57

The second semi-final at the “MLS-is-back” tournament in Florida, Orlando City, and Minnesota United, are two teams that were not necessarily on the list in advance. This is especially true for Orlando, the penultimate table of the last two seasons in the Eastern Conference. But after four wins and a draw, the kickers from the sunshine state are deservedly in the semifinals.

The opponent from the far north was very strong in the last match against San Jose Earthquakes and threw the Californians upright from the competition with a 4: 1.

For the duel between Orlando City and Minnesota United, the tip now aims at least to double the chance in favor of the Loons.

Betting Tips: Both Teams to Score
Odds: 1.61

Orlando City – Statistics & current form

The Lions are making another attempt this season to reach the playoffs. So far, this has never been possible since joining MLS five years ago. The start of the season last March did not suggest any improvement for Coach Oscar Pareja’s team.

Venue inspires Orlando

A draw against Real Salt Lake and a bankruptcy at the Colorado Rapids were the usual meager results. But now the City is improved. The team seems to like the proximity of the tournament location Bay Lake to Orlando and give it a certain home bonus, although of course no fans are allowed.

Recently, a real heavyweight was cleared out of the way with Los Angeles FC, albeit just on penalties. Also, the Californians are currently competing without their superstar and last year’s MLS top scorer Carlos Vela. Nevertheless, the victory was another positive surprise from the lions and once again showed their current form strength.

The probable lineup of Orlando City:
Gallese – Carlos Antonio – Jansson – Moutinho – Ruan – Rosell – Mendez – Mueller – Nani – Pereyra – Akindele

Last matches from Orlando City:

Major League Soccer Championship playoff
⚽️ 08/01 2020 Orlando City (5) 1 – 1 (4) Los Angeles FC
⚽️ 07/26 2020 Orlando City 1 – 0 Montreal Impact
Major League Soccer Grp. A
⚽️ 07/21 2020 Philadelphia Union 1 – 1 Orlando City
⚽️ 07/15 2020 New York City FC 1 – 3 Orlando City
⚽️ 07/09 2020 Orlando City 2 – 1 Inter Miami CF

Minnesota United – Statistics & current form

The MNUFC is also a young franchise that started in Major League Soccer in 2017. However, things are slowly improving. If it wasn’t enough for the playoffs in the first two seasons, at least the first round was reached last year.

The former bankruptcy in a balanced match against LA Galaxy was also only narrowly 1: 2. The successful appearance at the MLS-is-back tournament fits into the image of an aspiring team. On the other hand, this was already foreseeable, because the season opener before the break was also impressive.

Attack series from United convinced

Two wins were achieved at the start against the Portland Timbers and San Jose Earthquakes. The offensive was particularly convincing with an impressive eight goals! A positive factor in the attack is Luis Amarilla.

The Paraguayan striker was recruited from the Liga Pro in Ecuador by Union Catolica, where he was runner-up in the season. With his new employer, Amarilla has a very decent 50 percent goal count after six appearances.

It seems that the Loons have closed the big gap caused by the departure of Darwin Quintero. The Colombian was the best goalkeeper of the last two seasons and is now kicking at the league rivals from Houston.

Defensive failures

Coach Adrian Heath, who also trained his opponent between 2014 and 2016, has personal problems, but is currently on the defensive: With Ike Opera and probably Romain Metanire, two players who are normally in the defensive network are missing due to injuries.

This certainly explains why the defense, like the upcoming opponent, was only able to get a clean sheet in one of the five tournament games. Given these two balance sheets, the encounter between Orlando City vs Minnesota United’s odds of both teams to score are also interesting.

The probable lineup of Minnesota United:
Miller – Dotson – Aja Livchich – Boxall – Gasper – Alonso – Finlay – Gregus – Hayes – Lod – Amarilla

Last matches from Minnesota United:

Major League Soccer Championship playoff
⚽️ 08/02 2020 San Jose Earthquakes 1 – 4 Minnesota United
⚽️ 07/29 2020 Columbus crew (3) 1 – 1 (5) Minnesota United
Major League Soccer Grp. D
⚽️ 07/23 2020 Colorado Rapids 2 – 2 Minnesota United
⚽️ 07/18 2020 Real Salt Lake 0 – 0 Minnesota United
⚽️ 07/13 2020 Sporting Kansas City 1 – 2 Minnesota United

Orlando City vs Minnesota United Direct comparison

The teams last faced each other about a year ago. The match in Minnesota ended in a 1-1 draw. United was once again unbeaten against Orlando (2-1-0) thanks to the result. The odds for the next clash between Orlando City and Minnesota United will be very evenly distributed.

Latest matches between Orlando City vs Minnesota United

Major League Soccer
⚽️ 08/18 2019 Minnesota United 1 – 1 Orlando City
⚽️ 03/11 2018 Orlando City 1 – 2 Minnesota United
⚽️ 05/28 2017 Minnesota United 1 – 0 Orlando City

Orlando City vs Minnesota United Soccer Betting Tips

Orlando is certainly the easiest opponent on paper among the four teams in the semi-finals of the tournament. In contrast, the team has so far been stable in the competition and defeated strong opponents such as the last Los Angeles FC.

Nevertheless, for the match between Orlando City and Minnesota United, the tip is chosen that the footballers from the Northern Star State will not lose in the regular time. The squad is better equipped and especially the last appearance against San Jose was convincing: 13 direct shots on goal are an impressive value even for the MLS, which is generally not low in goals.

Also, the series of attacks are significantly more variable than the opponent, who often looks for his only star in the person of the Portuguese international Nani in the game. In the 4-1 win against San Jose, four different goalscorers signed the score sheet.

Key Facts – Orlando City vs Minnesota United tips

  • After three duels so far, the balance sheet shows two United wins and one draw
  • Minnesota scored an average of almost two goals in the five tournament games
  • Both teams only achieved one clean sheet during the competition

In contrast, Nani was involved in half of all City goals, which shows the great dependency of the Florida team on the former Red Devils player. Another number shows Minnesota’s greater unpredictability in offensive play.

The team from the Western Conference already had 11 players involved in their hits – the highest value of all teams represented in the tournament – while this only applies to seven players about the upcoming opponent.