FC DALLAS vs. MINNESOTA UNITED FC
MLS Regular Season
November 8 - 5:30PM
Allianz Field – St. Paul, MN
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HEAD-TO-HEAD
- FCD record: 9-5-7 (34 pts., 4th in West)
- MIN record: 8-5-7 (31 pts., 5th in West)
- FCD vs. MIN all-time: 5-3-0 (16 GF, 12 GA)
- FCD vs. MIN away: 1-3-0 (4 GF, 8 GA)
CURRENT FORM
- FC Dallas matches its best win streak of the season with its third victory in a row after a 1-0 shutout against Nashville SC on Wednesday night at Nissan Stadium. The nine straight points have vaulted Dallas into fourth place in the West with a chance to clinch a home playoff game on Decision Day. On the other side, Minnesota is also in top form with two wins and two draws in its last four outings. The Loons haven't tasted defeat in their last seven games and are also vying for a home playoff game on the final day of the season.
HOME PLAYOFF RACE
- The stakes are high on Sunday as FC Dallas and Minnesota United go head to head with a home playoff game on the line. Dallas currently sits in fourth place in the West (which gives it home field advantage for the first round of the playoffs at least) with 1.62 points per game (ppg). However, Minnesota is just one place behind on 1.55 pgg meaning Dallas can solidify a home playoff game with either a win or a tie at Allianz Field. A loss, though, would mean FCD would need to go on the road to begin the postseason.
RYAN SHINES AGAIN
- Defender Ryan Hollingshead is currently in the form of his life after recording his FOURTH game-winning goal in a row Wednesday night in Nashville. The 29-year-old also displayed his uncanny versatility yet again as he played the majority of the game at left wing before retreating to his usual left back to help close out the game. Hollingshead's contributions (regardless of position) has been vital to FCD's postseason charge.
DEFENSE WINS GAMES
- Dallas' backline has been rock solid for the majority of the season and its recent shutout against Nashville means FCD now owns the best defensive record in the Western Conference. With eight clean sheets and just 21 goals conceded from 21 games, FCD's stingy backline has been the foundation for its success so far this year. Still, that defensive record will be put to the test against a Minnesota attack that's scored seven goals in its last four outings.
