Our Minnesota United vs Austin FC Prediction: 3-2
Minnesota United vs Austin FC in the USA US Open Cup is scheduled for an 00:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday September 18, 2025. Our analysis favors a 3-2 home win, but considering the likelihood of multiple goals, over 2.5 goals is also a solid wager.
This Minnesota United vs Austin FC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Minnesota United's Last Match – San Diego FC vs Minnesota United
Minnesota United will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-1 USA MLS victory over San Diego FC on September 14. In that match, Minnesota United had 34% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Diego FC | 66% | 18 (10) | 2.1 | 72 |
 Minnesota United | 34% | 6 (6) | 0.49 | 20 |
Austin FC's Last Match – FC Dallas vs Austin FC
Austin FC must win to recover from their recent 0-2 USA MLS defeat against FC Dallas on September 14 and regain momentum. In that match, Austin FC controlled 60% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Dallas | 40% | 14 (9) | 1.52 | 40 |
 Austin FC | 60% | 9 (2) | 0.68 | 35 |
Minnesota United vs Austin FC Stats
Key Stats
| Minnesota United | Austin FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.56 | Attacking Strength | 1.15 |
| 1.15 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Minnesota United are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Austin FC average 1.8 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Minnesota United 19-13
Austin FC 18-15
What are the odds for this match?
Minnesota United to win: @2
Draw: @3.3
Austin FC to win: @3.7
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85