Minnesota United hosts the Houston Dynamo in conference matchup

Updated Apr. 12, 2024 2:16 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Houston Dynamo (3-2-1, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota United FC (3-1-2, third in the Western Conference)

Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Minnesota United FC +108, Houston +237, Draw +245; over/under is 2.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Dynamo take on Minnesota United in Western Conference action.

United is 2-0-1 against Western Conference opponents. United ranks 10th in the MLS with 34 shots on goal, averaging 5.7 per game.

The Dynamo are 3-0-1 in Western Conference games. The Dynamo are first in the Western Conference with only six conceded goals.

Saturday's game is the first meeting between these teams this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Teemu Pukki has scored two goals for United. Bongokuhle Hlongwane has two goals.

Ibrahim Aliyu has three goals and one assist for the Dynamo. Sebastian Ferreira has one goal and one assist.

SEASON SO FAR: United: Averaging 1.5 goals, 5.7 shots on goal and 6.3 corner kicks through six games while allowing 1.2 goals per game.

Dynamo: Averaging 1.2 goals, 4.7 shots on goal and 4.7 corner kicks through six games while allowing 1.0 goal per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: United: Miguel Tapias (injured), Kervin Fabian Arriaga Villanueva (injured), Zarek Valentin (injured).

Dynamo: Nelson Quinones (injured), Hector Herrera (injured).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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