Austin FC II vs Minnesota 2 Prediction & Betting Tips (29 August)

Having triumphed at their one of the past 5 games of the season, Minnesota 2 have since gone on to lose eight of their next ten matches at the top table of the MLS Next Pro. Austin FC II, by way of contrast, have enjoyed 14 wins in their previous 21 home games at this level, so the club from the capital will be confident of putting MLS Next Pro bottom side to the sword.

Although Austin FC II are capable of putting most teams to the sword in domestic competition, it is interesting to note that 17 of their last 20 MLS Next Pro games have served up no more than three goals. This has also been the case in 13 of the previous 17 top-flight fixtures involving Minnesota 2, so all the evidence points towards under 3.5 goals in this clash.

At least one of the two goalkeepers has emerged with a clean sheet from five of the previous six Austin FC II home games in the MLS Next Pro, so thrillers have been few and far between at the home Stadium. As for Minnesota 2, just four of their most recent 17 away matches at this level have produced goals at both ends, which doesn’t offer much hope.