Minnesota United vs FC Cincinnati: match statistics
FC Cincinnati presents decidedly better form in the last five matches, earning an impressive 2.4 points per match compared to just 0.6 points for Minnesota United. The visitors won four of the last five meetings, scoring an impressive 17 goals, while the hosts recorded only one draw and four defeats in this period. Minnesota has clear defensive problems, conceding 10 goals in the last five matches, while Cincinnati has kept a clean sheet in the current season. The form of the visitors (wlwww) and their offensive effectiveness (17 goals in the last 5 matches) clearly surpass the unstable disposition of the hosts (dldld). Considering all these factors, FC Cincinnati has a decisive advantage and should secure a victory on the road.
Minnesota United vs FC Cincinnati: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Minnesota United played against FC Cincinnati in MLS (United States). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Minnesota United has 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. FC Cincinnati has 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Minnesota United scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 2.00. FC Cincinnati scores 2.00 and allows 0.00. Games in this league average 2.94 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Minnesota United's games and 0% of FC Cincinnati's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 0%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
FC Cincinnati has the higher season xG average, 1.23 to 1.22 per game. Minnesota United takes 11.0 shots per game, while FC Cincinnati takes 11.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Minnesota United leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. FC Cincinnati leads at halftime in 0% and scores 2.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Minnesota United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (1 goals). For FC Cincinnati, it is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 2.94 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 59% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
FC Cincinnati presents decidedly better form in the last five matches, earning an impressive 2.4 points per match compared to just 0.6 points for Minnesota United. The visitors won four of the last five meetings, scoring an impressive 17 goals, while the hosts recorded only one draw and four defeats in this period. Minnesota has clear defensive problems, conceding 10 goals in the last five matches, while Cincinnati has kept a clean sheet in the current season. The form of the visitors (wlwww) and their offensive effectiveness (17 goals in the last 5 matches) clearly surpass the unstable disposition of the hosts (dldld). Considering all these factors, FC Cincinnati has a decisive advantage and should secure a victory on the road.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Minnesota United | FC Cincinnati | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.50 | 0.67 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
FC Cincinnati is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Minnesota United · 3 pts / game - FC Cincinnati
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Minnesota United scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while FC Cincinnati keeps a clean sheet in 100% (1 of 1 meczów).
FC Cincinnati scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Minnesota United keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Minnesota United
Over / Under - FC Cincinnati
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Minnesota United - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
FC Cincinnati - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 0% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Minnesota United
FC Cincinnati
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Minnesota United | Liga | FC Cincinnati | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.00 | 2.94 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 47% | ▼ 0% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 59% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 26% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 76% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 94% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Minnesota United vs FC Cincinnati?
The MLS match finished Minnesota United 1:0 FC Cincinnati. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Minnesota United vs FC Cincinnati?
Minnesota United score 2.00 goals per game on average and FC Cincinnati 2.00. The MLS average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Minnesota United's matches and 0% of FC Cincinnati's.
What form are Minnesota United and FC Cincinnati in?
Over the last 5 games Minnesota United have a 0-1-0 record (1.00 points per game) and FC Cincinnati 1-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Minnesota United vs FC Cincinnati?
The statistical background for Minnesota United vs FC Cincinnati — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.