Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EDT (7:30 p.m. CDT).
The match streams on Apple TV. This is the second meeting of the 2026 season (Minnesota won 1-0 on the road on April 22).
Venue and Weather
Allianz Field (Saint Paul, MN; capacity ~19,400). Forecast for game time: Sunny and pleasant with highs around 78–80°F (26°C) and evening temperatures in the upper 50s. West/northwest winds 10–15 mph with possible gusts. Clear skies and ideal conditions for soccer.
Current Standings and Season Context
FC Dallas sits firmly in the Western Conference playoff picture in fourth place. Minnesota is lower in the table, fighting for a late playoff or play-in spot, and enters just outside the final qualifying position. Minnesota’s recent attacking surge has kept hopes alive despite inconsistency.
Recent Form
Minnesota United: High-scoring but inconsistent. Scored 12 goals across the last three matches (including a 5-1 win at San Jose and a 5-4 loss at Portland). Long home winless streak (last home win in April) remains a concern.
FC Dallas: Stronger overall and competitive on the road. Came off a dramatic 4-3 comeback win over Sporting Kansas City. Solid Western Conference results and reliable scoring.
Injury/Availability Reports
Minnesota United FC: Bongokuhle Hlongwane (knee — Out); Peter Stroud (lower extremity — Out).
FC Dallas: Anderson Julio (lower leg — Out); Petar Musa (upper body — Questionable).
Key Players and Matchups
Minnesota United standouts: Kelvin Yeboah (leading scorer with 11 goals); Marcus Caldeira (recent form); Joaquín Pereyra (assists/creativity); Drake Callender (GK); Anthony Markanich and defensive options.
FC Dallas standouts: Petar Musa (league-high goal threat, 18 goals if available); supporting attackers like Logan Farrington; midfield creators; solid defensive structure.
Key matchups:
Musa’s finishing and physical presence vs. Minnesota’s back line (if he plays).
Yeboah and Minnesota’s recent attacking form vs. Dallas’s road defense.
Midfield battles and transitions — Minnesota’s home energy and recent goal output against Dallas’s structured approach and counter-attacking threat. Allianz Field can favor the hosts when the attack is clicking.
Series History (Head-to-Head)
Competitive series overall. Minnesota took the first 2026 meeting 1-0 away. Historical results at Allianz Field have been relatively even, with games often decided by fine margins or producing goals.
Betting Trends
Trends support goals given Minnesota’s recent offensive explosion and Dallas’s ability to score in bunches. Home advantage and Minnesota’s desperation for points factor in.
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MATCH ODDS
FC Dallas + 265
Minnesota United FC – 105
Draw + 301
Over 3 – 112 Under 3 – 112
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, September 8, 2026
