Minnesota United vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Feb 2026
MLS Betting Preview: Minnesota United vs FC Cincinnati
Minnesota United host FC Cincinnati at Allianz Field, with kick-off set for 16:30 on Saturday 28 February.
There could be plenty of goals in the clash between Minnesota and Cincinnati, with this leading us to bet Over 2.5. There’s a price of -135 on the Total Goals market and we’re expecting to secure a return with this wager.
Minnesota United played out a 2-2 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Q2 Stadium against Austin FC. United had four shots on target and 43% possession, with Morris Duggan and Kelvin Yeboah scoring one goal apiece.
FC Cincinnati claimed a 2-0 home victory over Atlanta United at TQL Stadium in their previous MLS game. Pat Noonan's team had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 54% possession and three shots on goal, while Kevin Denkey and Nick Hagglund found the net.
On Thursday, Cincinnati won 9-0 at home in the Champions Cup against O&M FC.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Cincinnati have beaten Minnesota in their last two encounters, winning by 2-1 and 1-0 scorelines when travelling to Allianz Field. Minnesota have triumphed in three of the previous 5 meetings between these teams, with Cincinnati winning the other two.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  FC Cincinnati |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 14 |  Minnesota Utd |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.5 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts. Minnesota have had 41.8% possession and 4.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.5 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.5 corners.
Top goalscorer Anthony Markanich has found the net 4 times, with Joaquin Pereyra and Nectarios Triantis scoring 3 each. Joaquin Pereyra is the top assists maker with 4.
Cincinnati have 7 victories, 2 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 10.5 attempts, 5.2 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. The Ohio side average 47.3% possession, 3.8 corners in their favour and 6.3 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 5.5 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts.
Brenner da Silva is the leading goalscorer with 6, Kevin Denkey has 4, with Nick Hagglund and Evander Ferreira getting 2. Evander Ferreira has been top assists provider with 6 in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Minnesota United predicted lineup (4-3-3): Alec Smir (GK), DJ Taylor, Michael Boxall, Morris Duggan, Anthony Markanich, Wil Trapp, Nectarios Triantis, Joaquín Pereyra, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Kelvin Yeboah, Tomás Chancalay.
FC Cincinnati predicted lineup (3-5-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Nick Hagglund, Miles Robinson, Teenage Hadebe, Ender Echenique, Pavel Bucha, Evander, Samuel Gidi, Bryan Ramírez, Ayoub Jabbari, Kévin Denkey.
Minnesota United vs FC Cincinnati Prediction & Betting Tips
We dive into the best Minnesota United vs FC Cincinnati betting angles, including a key match prediction, our corners pick, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
We are siding with Over 2.5 Goals at -135 considering this MLS game should see the net bulge a few times. We think the price looks appealing when it comes to three or more goals being scored.
The latest MLS team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.
Key Minnesota United vs FC Cincinnati league stats:
The top betting apps make it a 57.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Cincinnati
There are betting odds of +600 that Minnesota land a 2-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Player Prop Picks
Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota) has managed two goals in his past five MLS games on home soil. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +300 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
The past 10 Minnesota home games have involved them having an average of 5.90 corners, with Cincinnati conceding over 4.5 corners in their previous five away matches. The number of Minnesota corners might be larger than the line implies and that means a bet at odds of -143.
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Bet Builder Tips
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Minnesota United vs FC Cincinnati 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 bookies have Minnesota United at +112 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 47% likely to win this MLS encounter according to the latest betting odds. FC Cincinnati are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +220.
Minnesota -0.25 on the Asian Handicap can be backed at -120. It means your stake is split between 0 and -0.5, with a full payout if they beat Cincinnati. Half your stake is refunded if we see a draw.
The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. BTTS Yes is on offer at -175 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.
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Evander can be backed to find the net anytime at +145. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +400.
Minnesota haven’t been beaten in three straight games at Allianz Field. United have managed four victories, three draws and three losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
Cincinnati have managed seven victories, two losses and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
The previous Allianz Field encounter involved a 2-1 Cincinnati win against Minnesota. We’ve seen two victories each in the previous 4 H2H matches at Allianz Field.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota United Home Stats |
4-3-3 | 2.80 | 1.60 | 1.20 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
| FC Cincinnati Away Stats |
7-1-2 | 3.00 | 1.60 | 1.40 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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
- Major League Soccer: 22/02 Austin FC 2 Minnesota Utd2
- Major League Soccer Playoff: 25/11 San Diego 1 Minnesota Utd0
- Major League Soccer Playoff: 08/11 Minnesota Utd 10 Seattle Sounders9
- Major League Soccer Playoff: 04/11 Seattle Sounders 4 Minnesota Utd2
- Major League Soccer Playoff: 28/10 Minnesota Utd 3 Seattle Sounders2
Minnesota United League Stats
FC Cincinnati League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 2.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 5.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 6.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 6.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 41.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 43.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 47.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Minnesota United this season are Kelvin Yeboah (1), Morris Duggan (1)
- Top Assistors for Minnesota United this season are Devin Padelford (1), Joaquin Pereyra (1)
Minnesota United vs FC Cincinnati Lineups & Team News
Always review the Minnesota vs Cincinnati team news before locking in your bets. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with up-to-date injury news.
Minnesota United Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
FC Cincinnati Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
Minnesota United Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
FC Cincinnati Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
Previous Minnesota United Lineups
Previous FC Cincinnati Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Minnesota United Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Cameron Knowles
FC Cincinnati Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Nashville SC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 4 | SJ Earthquakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Cincinnati | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 7 | FC Dallas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 9 | Houston Dynamo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 10 | NY Red Bulls | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 11 | D.C. United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 12 | Vancouver | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 13 | Austin FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 14 | Minnesota Utd | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 15 | Charlotte FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 16 | LA Galaxy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 17 | NYCFC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 18 | St. Louis | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 19 | Columbus Crew | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 20 | Toronto FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 21 | Chicago Fire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 22 | Orlando City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 23 | Philadelphia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 25 | Atlanta United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 27 | NE Revolution | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 28 | Inter Miami | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 30 | CF Montréal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:5 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Nashville SC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 4 | SJ Earthquakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Cincinnati | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 7 | FC Dallas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 9 | Houston Dynamo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 10 | D.C. United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 11 | Vancouver | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 12 | Austin FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 13 | LA Galaxy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 14 | St. Louis | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 15 | NY Red Bulls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 | Minnesota Utd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 17 | Charlotte FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 18 | NYCFC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 19 | Columbus Crew | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 20 | Toronto FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 21 | Chicago Fire | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 22 | Philadelphia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 23 | Real Salt Lake | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 24 | Atlanta United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 25 | Colorado Rapids | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 26 | NE Revolution | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 27 | Inter Miami | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 28 | Sporting KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 30 | Orlando City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
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