Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for New England vs Minnesota United in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 00:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | New England vs Minnesota United |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 00:30 BST |
| Venue | Gillette Stadium |
Match Prediction: New England 2-1 Minnesota United
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 10 Sep 2023 |  Minnesota United vs  New England |
1 – 1 | Allianz Field |
| Major League Soccer | 19 Jun 2022 | New England vs Minnesota United |
2 – 1 | Gillette Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 30 Mar 2019 | New England vs Minnesota United |
2 – 1 | Gillette Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 19 Jul 2018 | Minnesota United vs New England |
2 – 1 | TCF Bank Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Mar 2017 | New England vs Minnesota United |
5 – 2 | Gillette Stadium |
New England come into this one with five straight league results without defeat, including four wins, and they have been especially steady at home with back-to-back 2-1 and 1-0 victories. Minnesota United have also been competitive, but their recent away form has been mixed in the sense that they have won at Columbus Crew and Dallas, while also drawing at home with Austin and losing narrowly to Los Angeles FC. With no xG data available, the clearest angle is the recent results pattern, and that points to a tight game with New England having the edge at Gillette Stadium.
Minnesota United’s 3-4-2-1 has been good enough to keep them in matches, but New England’s 4-3-3 has been delivering consistent results and should give them enough attacking threat to find a decisive goal. Both sides have been scoring regularly in the supplied results, so a narrow home win looks the most data-backed call rather than a comfortable one. Match Prediction: New England 2-1 Minnesota United
Form Guide & Team Overview
New England
New England arrive in strong league form, with five matches unbeaten and four wins in that run. Their recent results show a clear pattern of tight games, as each of the last four wins or draws has been decided by one goal or finished level.
At home, they have beaten Philadelphia Union 2-1 and Charlotte 1-0, which underlines a solid record at Gillette Stadium in the supplied data. They have also taken points away at Inter Miami and won at Atlanta United and against Columbus Crew, so the overall trend is one of consistency rather than high-scoring dominance.
New England Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 9 May 2026 | New England vs  Philadelphia Union |
2 – 1 | W | Gillette Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 | New England vs  Charlotte |
1 – 0 | W | Gillette Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 |  Inter Miami vs New England |
1 – 1 | D | Chase Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 22 Apr 2026 |  Atlanta United vs New England |
1 – 2 | W | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 | New England vs  Columbus Crew |
2 – 1 | W | Gillette Stadium |
Minnesota United
Minnesota United’s recent league form is also respectable, with three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five. The results suggest they are capable of competing both home and away, with away wins at Columbus Crew and Dallas standing out.
Their most recent match was a 2-2 draw with Austin, which followed a narrow 0-1 home loss to Los Angeles FC. Before that, they had kept clean sheets in wins over Dallas and Portland Timbers, so the data points to a side that can be organised but is not always straightforward to predict.
Minnesota United Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 10 May 2026 | Minnesota United vs  Austin |
2 – 2 | D | Allianz Field |
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 | Columbus Crew vs Minnesota United |
2 – 3 | W | Historic Crew Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 | Minnesota United vs  Los Angeles FC |
0 – 1 | L | Allianz Field |
| Major League Soccer | 23 Apr 2026 |  Dallas vs Minnesota United |
0 – 1 | W | Toyota Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 19 Apr 2026 | Minnesota United vs  Portland Timbers |
2 – 0 | W | Allianz Field |
Team News & Injury Report
New England
- Leonardo Campana (Hamstring Injury)
Minnesota United
- Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Special Leave)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
New England (4-3-3)
Predicted lineup: Matt Turner (Goalkeeper), Ethan Kohler (Defender), Mamadou Fofana (Defender), Peyton Miller (Defender), Will Sands (Defender), Alhassan Yusuf (Midfielder), Brooklyn Raines (Midfielder), Carles Gil (Midfielder), Dor Turgeman (Attacker), Griffin Yow (Attacker), Luca Langoni (Attacker)
New England’s predicted 4-3-3 should give them width through the front line while keeping enough central support from midfield to link play into attack. That shape also allows them to press higher and use their home momentum to sustain pressure around Minnesota United’s back three.
Minnesota United (3-4-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Drake Callender (Goalkeeper), Jefferson Díaz (Defender), Morris Duggan (Defender), Nicolás Romero (Defender), Anthony Markanich Jr. (Midfielder), Devin Padelford (Midfielder), Nectarios Triantis (Midfielder), Owen Gene (Midfielder), Joaquín Pereyra (Attacker), Kelvin Yeboah (Attacker), Tomás Chancalay (Attacker)
Minnesota United’s predicted 3-4-2-1 should provide a compact defensive base with wing support from the wide midfield areas. It also gives Joaquín Pereyra and the other advanced attacker roles space to operate between the lines and support Kelvin Yeboah.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| New England | Minnesota United | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| New England | Minnesota United | Dor Turgeman against Jefferson Díaz could be decisive if New England’s forward can find space between the lines and turn chances into shots. |
| New England | Minnesota United | Alhassan Yusuf against Anthony Markanich Jr. looks important because control in midfield and the wide channels may shape who gets on the front foot. |
| New England | Minnesota United | Dor Turgeman is key for New England because he has been part of their recent attacking output and is named in the predicted front line again. |
| New England | Minnesota United | Joaquín Pereyra is key for Minnesota United because he is one of the main advanced outlets in their 3-4-2-1 and links their attacks. |
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