NYCFC (5-11-8) vs Minnesota United (7-7-8)
New York City FC vs Minnesota United FC 8/20/2023 – This year, New York City FC made 65 saves overall, good for a save percentage of 71.3. They presently have a goal differential of -5 after scoring 25 goals and conceding 30 goals. The team ranks 22nd in MLS with 18 assists and averages 1.08 points per game this season (26 points). The Pigeons rank 22nd in terms of anticipated goals with 27.2 and expected goals against 25.8 respectively. This year, New York City received a total of 59 yellow and 1 red cards. NYCFC’s opponents have 94 SoT against them, and they allowed 30 goals, or 1.25 goals every 90 minutes.
The United are currently positioned 20th in MLS with 28 points and maintain a save percentage of 67.0 (88 SoT against) for the season. On the other hand, Minnesota United FC enters the game with an average of 1.27 points per game and 12 assists. In terms of goal-scoring, Minnesota United FC has scored a total of 26 goals and possesses a current season xG of 34.2. The team has accumulated 36 yellow card cautions and maintains a clean sheet percentage of 27.3% this season. Their defensive record includes 58 saves, a goals-against average of 1.36 per 90 minutes, and 6 clean sheets. For expert insights, consider our free expert soccer picks.
New York City vs. Minnesota United FC Game Info
| When: | Sunday, August 20, 2023 7:30 PM ET |
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| Where: | Citi Field, NY |
| TV: | MLS Season Pass |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
NYFC GK Luis Barraza and United GK Dayne St. Clair
Luis Barraza will be the one to defend the goal for New York City. Barraza played 20,393 minutes in goal defense and has 688 career stops to his credit. He has 280 goals against him, 1.24 goals allowed per 90 minutes, and a .711 save percentage. The American goalkeeper made 227 starts in his career and took 967 shots against him. Barraza has a career record of 96-59-72 and 69 clean sheets, giving him a clean sheet percentage of 30.4%.
Dayne St. Clair is anticipated to manage Minnesota’s goal. Over the course of his career, St. Clair blocked 316 shots while recording 20 clean sheets. His shutout rate is 27.8%, with a save percentage of.703. He has a record of 29-16-27 and a 1.33 goals-against average per 90 minutes. In 72 starts throughout his career, St. Clair made 222 saves while surrendering 95 goals.
Odds/Point Spread: New York City FC -110, Total Odds: 2.5
Franco Fragapane is a character in Minnesota who has a knack for getting under people’s skin. The Argentine forward played 11,604 minutes overall and has 25 goals. He started 137 games in his career and presently scores 0.19 goals every 90 minutes. He so far received 21 yellow card warnings in his career and contributed to 23 goals.
New York City FC Betting Trends
New York City FC is 1-2 in their last 5 matches. New York City FC is 3-2 in their last 5 matches against the spread. New York City FC is 8-6 in their road matches against the spread. The totals went OVER in 1 of NYCFC’s last 5 matches.
Minnesota United FC Betting Trends
Minnesota United FC is 2-0 in their last 5 matches. Minnesota United FC is 3-2 in their last 5 matches against the spread. Minnesota United FC is 6-6 in their road matches against the spread. The totals went OVER in 3 of MIN’ last 5 matches.
New York City FC vs Minnesota United FC 8/20/2023 Betting Picks
The totals went OVER in 5 of NYCFC’s last 10 matches at home. Similarly, the totals went OVER in 3 of MIN’s last 10 matches at home. New York City FC emerged victorious the last time the Loons visited, securing a 3-1 win, albeit almost six years ago. In recent times, Minnesota has struggled against Eastern Conference opponents, with just one victory in its last 10 MLS regular-season matches. The last instance of a win for Minnesota against an Eastern Conference club dates back to March 2022 when they defeated the Red Bulls. For the best premium sports picks, explore our offerings.
Free Pick and Prediction: New York City FC will win 2-0