Minnesota United FC v Austin FC: Forecast, Odds and Bets
Minnesota United FC vs Austin FC comes to life on May 25, 2025 at Allianz Field. The game kicks off at 02:30 CEST (Italy, Germany, France, Spain) / 01:30 BST (UK), which translates to 7:30 p.m. CT for supporters tuning in from the United States. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, with gates opening at 6:00 p.m. CT and a pre-match Lawn Layover starting at 5:30 p.m.
This Western Conference clash sees second-placed Minnesota United FC, fresh off a 3-2 win over St. Louis, welcoming ninth-placed Austin FC to Allianz Field. Live ticket info and a matchday quick guide are available for those planning to experience the atmosphere in person.
How are both teams coming into this?
Minnesota United FC sit second in the Western Conference with a record of 7 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses. Their home form is impressive—only one defeat in the last five (DLWWW)—and they’ve found the net 21 times in 14 matches, fuelled by performances like Anthony Markanich’s brace against St. Louis. With attacking momentum on their side, Allianz Field has been a fortress this season.
Austin FC currently occupy ninth spot, registering 5 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses. They arrive north on the back of a convincing 3-1 victory over Houston, but defensive frailties remain an issue, with 16 goals conceded in away fixtures. Striker Brandon Vázquez has been a key outlet up front, yet the Verde & Black will need greater consistency to challenge a high-flying Minnesota side.
Our forecast
Expect an open, end-to-end encounter at Allianz Field. Both teams have displayed potent attacking play this season, and their previous head-to-head ties have produced over 2.5 goals in five of the last six meetings. We’re backing both teams to score and the match to exceed 2.5 goals once again, as Austin look to test Minnesota’s defence.
Given Minnesota’s strong home record and attacking firepower, our lean is towards a narrow home win. A 2-1 victory for Minnesota United FC seems the most likely outcome, but Austin’s counter-attacking threat means the visitors shouldn’t be written off.
