Minnesota's Home Struggles Point to Under Goals Against Tigres
Minnesota United's prolonged winless run and weak home scoring record make a rebound difficult to trust. Tigres are also unconvincing in attack, pointing toward a low-scoring contest.
By 7MTHScore StaffTeam News
Minnesota United star James Rodríguez left the club this summer after his contract expired. The team lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation in their last match, with Kevin Yeboah and Mamadou Dieng leading the attack and Joaquín Pereyra playing as the attacking midfielder. Despite home advantage, Minnesota had fewer attempts than their opponents. Pereyra briefly equalised, but goalkeeper Alec Smir conceded again in the first half, and the team failed to mount a comeback after the break as they opened the campaign with a defeat.
Tigres used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last match, with Rodrigo Aguirre leading the line. Attacking midfielder Juan Brunetta scored the opener, but the opposition equalised soon afterwards. The contest remained evenly balanced for most of the match, while goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán made five saves to secure a draw in regulation time. Tigres then converted all six of their penalties to make a winning start to the group stage.
Minnesota United injuries: Lucas Romero (defender), Peter Stroud (midfielder). Suspensions: none.
Tigres injuries: Osvaldo Rodríguez (defender), Marcelo Flores (midfielder). Suspensions: none.
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Minnesota United lost 2-1 at home to Juárez in their last match, extending their lengthy winless run. Their scoring record at home has been poor, so they are difficult to back for a rebound here.
Tigres drew 1-1 with Real Salt Lake in regulation time before winning the penalty shootout, bringing their recent slump to an end. However, their attack remains unreliable, and another away match against an MLS side is likely to produce a cautious approach. Under the total-goals line is the preferred pick.
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The teams have not met in recent years.