Minnesota United FC vs Austin FC Prediction, 7/8/2023 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Tony Sink - 7/6/2023

Game: Minnesota United FC vs Austin FC

Date: Saturday, July 8, 2023

Location: Allianz Field in Saint Paul, MN

TV: Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

Odds/Point Spread: Minnesota (-110) Austin (+275)

The Verde and Black (7-5-8) are headed to Allianz Field on Saturday where they will play the Loons (6-6-7). The Loons open at -110 while Austin FC is at +275. The over/under is set at 2.5. The goaltenders protecting the net will be Clint Irwin for Minnesota and Brad Stuver for Austin.

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The United have relinquished 25 goals while allowing 1.32 G/90, and the opposition have accumulated 72 shots on target against them. They have amassed 5 clean sheets, which has them at a % of 26.3% over the course of the season. Minnesota has compiled 34 yellow cards so far this season. The United sit at 9th when it comes to goals expected having 28.4, and their xGA are 21.6. On the season, the club is sitting with an average of 1.26 points per match (24 pts) and also have a rank of 29th in the league with 9 assists. Their goal differential is -4 by way of 21 goals compiled as well as 25 goals surrendered. Minnesota United FC has tallied 47 SVs and they also have earned a SV% of 65.3 on the year.

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Austin FC has earned 25 goals and the team's goals expected this year sits at 23.5. Their goals against per 90 min is 1.40 with 73 saves, and they have a total of 5 shut outs. This year, Austin has a save % of 73.3 (101 SoTA), and have a rank of 16th in MLS with 26 pts. Austin is 16th concerning goals conceded having 28, and their goal differential is at -3. Austin has earned a clean sheet rate of 25.0% on the year in addition to 36 yellow cards. The Verde and Black come in with an average of 1.30 points per contest while amassing 21 assists and 1 red card.

The man defending the goal for Minnesota will be Clint Irwin. Irwin has defended the goal for 13,123 minutes and has accumulated 422 saves in his career. His goals against per 90 mins is 1.59 (232 goals allowed) and he has a save percentage of .646. The goalkeeper hailing from the United States has had 653 shots sent in his direction in 144 career starting assignments. Irwin (45-37-61 mark during his soccer career) has tallied 32 shutouts, which has him sitting with a 22.2% clean sheet percentage.

Brad Stuver will reside in front of the net for Austin. During his career, Stuver has surrendered 451 goals and has accounted for 1,082 stops in 310 starting assignments. He has given up 1.46 goals per 90 minutes and he has earned a mark of 110-82-117. He sports a save percentage of .706 and his shutout rate is 22.9%. Stuver has tallied 71 shutouts while seeing 1,533 shots attempted against him in 27,762 mins in his career.

Franco Fragapane is a guy who has a chance to score for Minnesota. Fragapane has been in the starting lineup in 137 contests during his pro soccer career and he tallies 0.19 goals per 90 mins. The forward who is from Argentina has 25 goals in 11,604 minutes played. He has accounted for 23 assists while tallying 21 yellow cards during his pro soccer career.

Austin features a difference maker in Gyasi Zardes, who is a thorn in the side of defenses. He currently averages 0.41 goals per 90 mins and has had a starting assignment in 254 contests in his career. The forward born in the United States has been on the field for 22,771 mins while scoring 103 goals. He has tallied 14 yellow card warnings so far in his career and has assisted on a goal 25 times.

Who will win tonight's soccer game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Minnesota (-110)

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