The upcoming MLS clash between FC Dallas and Minnesota United will be staged at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, as both sides look to improve their standing in the Western Conference.
FC Dallas comes into this encounter with a mixed record across nineteen matches this season. The club has secured five wins and six draws, while suffering eight defeats. Dallas has scored 26 goals and conceded 35, leaving them with a goal differential of -9. At home, their form has been particularly troubling. In nine home matches, Dallas has managed just one win, alongside two draws and six losses. The goal tally at home stands at 8 for and 16 against, showing a -8 difference. In their most recent competitive outing, Dallas fell short against San Diego FC, losing 3-2 in a tightly contested game.
Several players have stood out for FC Dallas in recent matches. Shaquell Moore and Luciano Acosta have played every minute over the last five matches, providing consistency in the lineup. Petar Musa has been selected based on his average rating across the last five fixtures in the league. The squad, however, will be missing some key names due to injuries. Anderson Andres Julio Santos and Osaze Urhoghide are sidelined with leg injuries, while Enzo Newman and Paxton Pomykal are out with knee problems.
Minnesota United arrives in Frisco with a stronger overall campaign. Across twenty matches, the Loons have earned nine wins, seven draws, and only four losses. They’ve netted 33 goals and allowed 23, giving them a positive goal difference of +10. Away from home, they’ve played ten matches, recording four wins, four draws, and just two defeats. Minnesota has scored 14 goals on the road while conceding 11.
In their latest MLS match, Minnesota United played to a 2-2 draw against New York Red Bulls. Key contributors in recent matches include Julian Gressel, Anthony Markanich, and Robin Lod — all three have been selected based on their performance ratings over the past five league games. The Loons will miss Hassani Dotson, who is recovering from a knee injury.
Recent head-to-head meetings between these two teams have been closely contested. In their last five encounters, FC Dallas and Minnesota United have each won once, while three games have ended in a draw. Their most recent meeting took place in April 2025, with Minnesota hosting Dallas. That match ended in a scoreless 0-0 draw.
Minnesota’s attack has been more productive than that of FC Dallas this season. The Loons have scored 33 goals, tying them for 9th to 10th in the league’s scoring chart. Dallas, by contrast, has netted only 26 goals, ranking them 18th. Defensively, Minnesota also holds the edge, having conceded just 23 goals (tied for 7th to 9th best), while FC Dallas has let in 35 goals, ranking 27th in the league.
Several statistics add further context to this matchup:
FC Dallas ranks among the bottom three teams for corners won, collecting just 70 in 34 matches (an average of 2.1 per game), compared to the league average of 87.7.
Dallas also finds itself among the top three for most corners conceded, having allowed 112 (3.3 per game).
Minnesota United sits among the bottom three in terms of ball possession, averaging just 14.7% per match.
Streak-wise, FC Dallas is without a win in their last six home league fixtures. On the other hand, Minnesota United is unbeaten in eight of their last nine road games. However, when it comes to recent history between these sides, Dallas holds a slight psychological edge, remaining unbeaten in six of their last seven league matches against the Loons.
Some trends to keep in mind for bettors and fans:
Only one of the last nine league meetings between these teams featured FC Dallas scoring in both halves.
Just one of those nine matches had both teams scoring in both halves.
Minnesota United has scored three or more goals in only one of their last nine encounters with Dallas.
Score prediction: Expect at least four goals in this game (Over 3.5 total goals).
