The MLS Cup Playoffs sees San Diego host Minnesota United on Tuesday, 25 November, with the two sides fighting it out for bragging rights in this must-win Western Conference clash.
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San Diego vs Minnesota United prediction: First win in four H2Hs for the Maroons?
Key stats
- San Diego have won four of their last five MLS outings (L1).
- The hosts are on a two-match winning streak on home soil.
- Minnesota are on a three-match winless run away from home in the MLS.
- The Loons have won just four of their last 10 competitive outings.
Correct score prediction: San Diego 3-1 Minnesota United
San Diego have impressed more than most with their fluid and offensive style of play, having netted eight goals across their three playoff matches so far. Mikey Varas’ men have played each of their last four games against Portland Timbers, emerging victorious with 4-0 score lines on two occasions.
The momentum is clearly in the hosts’ favour, with the visitors experiencing mixed results of late – winning just thrice across their last eight competitive fixtures. Eric Ramsay’s side were ousted 6-2 by eventual winners LA Galaxy at this stage last season, and will be eager to progress into the next round.
The Snapdragon Stadium will be confident enough to see their beloved expansion side take the cake here, with the Loons visiting San Diego only for the second time in history.
Pre-game odds and win probability: San Diego to triumph
- HOME: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
San Diego come into this clash as clear favourites, thanks to their home advantage and form which has seen them win back-to-back outings at Snapdragon Stadium. The hosts are backed with odds of 4/7 (1.57) – suggesting a 63.6% win probability rate.
The visitors are winless in three straight MLS outings away from home. Bookmakers back Minnesota United to taste a loss here, with a 25% probability of victory assigned to them.
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Most recent H2Hs: Minnesota with the only win
Back in September, Eric Ramsay’s men claimed an impressive 3-1 victory away at Snapdragon Stadium – it remains their first and only meeting.
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San Diego preview: Long list of absentees
Varas has six names sidelined for this encounter: Alejandro Alvarado, CJ Dos Santos, Aiden Harangi, Willy Kumado, Andres Reyes and Oscar Verhoeven.
Predicted lineup: Sisniega (GK), Pilcher, McVey, Duah, Bombino, Valakari, Tverskov, Godoy, Lozano, Dreyer & Pellegrino
Last five matches:
- San Diego 4-0 Portland Timbers (MLS)
- Portland Timbers 3-2 San Diego (MLS)
- San Diego 2-1 Portland Timbers (MLS)
- Portland Timbers 0-4 San Diego (MLS)
- San Diego 4-1 San Jose Earthquakes (MLS)
Minnesota preview: An unlikely triumph?
Joseph Rosales remains suspended for Minnesota, while Jung Ho-yeon is sidelined with a knee injury.
Predicted lineup: St Clair (GK), Diaz, Boxall, Romero, Markanich, Lod, Triantis, Trapp, Pereyra, Hlongwane & Yeboah
Last five matches:
- Minnesota United 4-3 Seattle Sounders (MLS)
- Seattle Sounders 4-2 Minnesota United (MLS)
- Minnesota United 1-0 Seattle Sounders (MLS)
- LA Galaxy 2-1 Minnesota United (MLS)
- Minnesota United 3-0 Sporting Kansas City (MLS)
Player to watch: Anders Dreyer
San Diego forward Dreyer has struck the back of the net consistently for the club, including a match-winning brace and an assist, twice, in identical 4-0 victories against Portland Timbers in the space of a month. The Danish marksman has 10 goals and two assists in his last eight appearances for club and country.