New York City vs Minnesota United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Apr 2025

Back a Close Game

We’ll chance Minnesota +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet New York City. A win delivers a payout at -103 although a draw would still land a return.

United Landed 2-0 Victory in Previous H2H

New York City FC have secured back-to-back home victories. Their last game was away and a 4-3 loss occurred against Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Pigeons enjoyed 53% possession and five shots on target, with Hannes Wolf registering two goals and Alonso Martinez scoring the other.

Minnesota United claimed a 2-0 home win over Real Salt Lake at Allianz Field in their previous game. Eric Ramsay's team were restricted to just 37% possession and had seven shots on goal, with Tani Oluwaseyi finding the net twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Minnesota triumphed in the last clash between these teams. A 2-0 away win was recorded against City at Citi Field. The past 3 H2H meetings have featured one City victory, one Minnesota win and a draw.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Minnesota Utd	25	12	8	5	42	28	14	42:28	44
11	NYCFC	24	11	5	8	34	29	5	34:29	38

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City have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 8.0 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. Pascal Jansen's side have averaged 49.9% possession and 4.9 corners per game, conceding 1.8 goals and 5.7 corners from 9.9 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Alonso Martinez is the top goalscorer with 5, Hannes Wolf has 3, with Julian Fernandez and two other players on 1. Julian Fernandez has made the most assists with 2.

Minnesota have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 11.1 attempts, 5.8 shots on goal and 2.4 goals. United average 36.5% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 4.1 corners against them, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 3.9 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts.

The top scorers have been Kelvin Yeboah with 6, Tani Oluwaseyi on 4 and Sang-Bin Jeong 2. Joaquin Pereyra, Tani Oluwaseyi and Kelvin Yeboah have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

New York City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matt Freese (GK), Mitja Ilenic, Thiago Martins, Birk Risa, Kevin O'Toole, Keaton Parks, Justin Haak, Julian Fernandez, Maxi Moralez, Hannes Wolf, Alonso Martinez.

Minnesota United confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Dayne St. Clair (GK), Jefferson Diaz, Michael Boxall, Nicolas Romero, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Joseph Rosales, Robin Lod, Wil Trapp, Joaquin Pereyra, Tani Oluwaseyi, Kelvin Yeboah.

New York City vs Minnesota United Prediction & Betting Tips

Minnesota +0.25 at -103 have the look of a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We give them a good chance of landing a victory in this MLS clash and it’s therefore a pick we’ll back with confidence.

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key New York City vs Minnesota United league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Minnesota in all of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Minnesota in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Minnesota in 5 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by NYCFC in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by NYCFC in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by NYCFC in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by NYCFC in 2 of their last 3 games against Minnesota.

United +0.25 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 50.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

There is regularly the choice to sell goals which potentially provides the chance to secure a larger return. Alternatively, buying goals is a safer option at skinnier odds.

Our Match Prediction

Minnesota Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -103 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

New York City 1 - 2 Minnesota

A 2-1 win in favor of Minnesota can be backed at odds of +850. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Corners Prediction

New York City Under 5.5 Corners -110

There’s been an average 4.00 New York City corners in their past 5 games, while Minnesota have conceded less than 5.5 corners in three consecutive matches. There is value when it comes to going under the City Team Corners line and this is available at -110.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

New York City

Total

10.60 4.90 5.70

Home

11.50 7.40 4.10

Away

9.60 4.00 5.60

Minnesota

Total

8.80 4.70 4.10

Home

9.80 5.30 4.50

Away

9.30 4.50 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-138

New York City Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Minnesota Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-138

Most Corners

1

-147

X

+575

2

+140

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New York City vs Minnesota United Odds

The New York City FC betting odds have been priced up by the bookies and they are +130 favourites to land victory in this MLS encounter which means a 43% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Minnesota United are trading at +190.

For those expecting a high-scoring game, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price.

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Full-Time Result

1

+130

X

+260

2

+190

Half-Time Result

1

+187.5

X

+125

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-350

X2

-175

Draw No Bet

1

-150

2

+110

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+102.5

2 Hcp +0.25

-121

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+107.5

Over 2.5

-138

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-163

No

+120

New York City vs Minnesota United Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our City vs Minnesota team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’ve got details of the MLS squads so that you know every player on the roster.

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