Minnesota United FC vs. FC Cincinnati 5/7/22 - Major League Soccer Picks & Predictions

Minnesota United hosts FC Cincinnati on Saturday in an inter conference fixture. Minnesota United is sixth in the Western Conference table at 4-2-3 on 14 points with a goal difference of +3. Minnesota was defeated on the road by LAFC 2-0 last Sunday. The match was scoreless until LAFC scored two goals in the final seven minutes of action to send the Loons to defeat.

Minnesota has won three of its last four matches at home with one loss. The Loons play well at home when facing opponents from the Eastern Conference, with 10 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss over their last 14 matches in that situation. Robin Lod is the leading goal scorer for Minnesota three, while Emanuel Reynoso and Luis Amarilla have scored two. Three players are tied for the lead in assists with two apiece.

FC Cincinnati is 11th in the Eastern Conference table at 3-1-5 on 10 points with a goal difference of -6. Cincinnati defeated Toronto at home 2-0 on Wednesday in a MLS midweek match. Calvin Harris opened the scoring for Cincinnati with a goal in the second minute and Luciano Acosta added a goal in the second half from the penalty spot.

FC Cincinnati won two straight against Toronto and has won two straight in league action for the sixth time but has yet to win three consecutive matches since joining the MLS. Brandon Vazquez is the leading goal scorer for Cincinnati five while Luciano Acosta has scored four. Ronald Matarrita and Vazquez each have two assists to lead Cincinnati.