Austin FC vs Minnesota United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

MLS Betting Preview: Austin FC vs Minnesota United

Austin FC square off against Minnesota United at Q2 Stadium, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 21 February.

There is a generous -100 available when it comes to Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market and that looks too good to miss. Back Austin and Minnesota to score at least three goals combined.

Austin FC lost their last game, suffering a 4-1 home defeat to Los Angeles FC at Q2 Stadium. Nico Estevez's team managed three shots on target and had 51% possession, with Daniel Pereira being the goalscorer.

Minnesota United lost their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 1-0 defeat against San Diego FC at Snapdragon Stadium. United had just 35% possession and didn’t record a single shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Austin won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 2-1 U.S. Open Cup away win was recorded in extra-time (1-1 after 90 mins) against Minnesota. The 10 past H2H meetings have involved five Austin victories, one draw and four Minnesota wins.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Austin FC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
15	Minnesota Utd	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Austin have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 5.9 attempts. The Texas club have averaged 46.3% possession and 3.7 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.9 goals from 6.1 shots on goal, 12.0 attempts and 5.9 corners.

Owen Wolff leads the way with 3 goals, Myrto Uzuni has 2, with Daniel Pereira and two others on 1. Owen Wolff has recorded the most assists with 4.

Minnesota have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, averaging 3.8 shots on goal, 7.4 attempts and 2.4 goals. Cameron Knowles' men average 41.6% possession, 3.6 corners taken and 5.4 corners against them, while 2.4 goals have been conceded from 9.9 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Anthony Markanich on 4, followed by Joaquin Pereyra and Nectarios Triantis with 3. Joaquin Pereyra has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Austin FC predicted lineup (4-1-2-3): Brad Stuver (GK), Mikkel Desler, Oleksandr Svatok, Brendan Hines-Ike, Joseph Rosales, Daniel Pereira, Ilie Sanchez, Owen Wolff, Facundo Torres, Jayden Nelson, Myrto Uzuni.

Minnesota United predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Alec Smir (GK), Michael Boxall, Carlos Harvey, Nicolás Romero, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Wil Trapp, Nectarios Triantis, Anthony Markanich, James Rodriguez, Joaquín Pereyra, Kelvin Yeboah.

Austin FC vs Minnesota United Prediction & Betting Tips

Tackle Austin FC vs Minnesota United with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, corners market advice, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

The MLS encounter provides us with a value opportunity on the basis that we can bet on Over 2.5 Goals at odds of -100. Expect the sides to grab the goals needed for a payout.

It's essential to know the players who are missing for the next clash along with the form for each of the two sides. If you’re looking for the best MLS stats, we will showcase them and they provide the foundation for our football picks.

Key Austin FC vs Minnesota United league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Austin games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Austin games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Austin games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Minnesota games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Minnesota games.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 50% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

If you’re expecting goals to be on the cards, you can include Over 2.5 Goals along with BTTS Yes. It’s a good chance to boost your price and this is available in the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Austin 2 - 1 Minnesota

Austin can be backed to win 2-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +650 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Owen Wolff to Score +460

Owen Wolff (Austin) has managed two goals in his past five MLS matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +460 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Owen Wolff Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+460

First

+1100

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -111

The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in three consecutive Minnesota matches, while the same outcome has happened in two  straight Austin games. We’re happy to back the -111 when it comes to the teams falling short of the Total Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Austin

Total

9.60 3.70 5.90

Home

9.70 4.50 5.20

Away

9.80 3.70 6.10

Minnesota

Total

9.00 3.60 5.40

Home

11.10 5.90 5.20

Away

9.70 3.60 6.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-127

Under 9.5

-111

Austin Corners

Over 4.5

-154

Under 4.5

+108

Minnesota Corners

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-139

Most Corners

1

-128

X

+650

2

+130

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Austin FC vs Minnesota United Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookmakers have Austin FC at +130 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 43% chance of winning this MLS clash based on the betting odds. Minnesota United are regarded as the least likely winner at +215.

If you want to side with Austin winning against Minnesota, then the -0.25 on the Asian Handicap is one potential option. You can land -106 and also have the insurance of half stake returns in the event of a draw.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -137.

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Full-Time Result

1

+130

X

+220

2

+215

Half-Time Result

1

+185

X

+117

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-294

12

-303

X2

-167

Draw No Bet

1

-167

2

+117

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-106

2 Hcp +0.25

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-128

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-137

No

-100

There’s the chance to back Kelvin Yeboah at +525 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota)

First

+200

Anytime

+525

Myrto Uzuni (Austin)

First

+220

Anytime

+550

Tomás Chancalay (Minnesota)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Robert Taylor (Austin)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Micah Burton (Austin)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Facundo Torres (Austin)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

CJ Fodrey (Austin)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Owen Wolff (Austin)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Jon Gallagher (Austin)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Nicolas Dubersarsky (Austin)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Joseph Rosales (Austin)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Ilie Sánchez (Austin)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Besard Sabovic (Austin)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Daniel Pereira (Austin)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Anthony Markanich (Minnesota)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Wil Trapp (Minnesota)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Mikkel Desler (Austin)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Austin have four wins, four draws and two losses in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

It’s now been three consecutive Minnesota losses on their travels. United have four victories, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

The most recent Q2 Stadium meeting saw Minnesota claim a 3-0 win over Austin. Minnesota have won three of the past 5 H2H meetings at Q2 Stadium, with Austin landing two victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Austin FC Home Stats		4-4-2	2.80	1.40	1.40	6	4	8	2
Minnesota United Away Stats		4-3-3	3.20	1.70	1.50	7	3	9	1

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Austin FC vs Minnesota United Lineups & Team News

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