Preview: Minnesota United vs. FC Cincinnati - prediction, team news, lineups

Minnesota United

Minnesota United will be looking to make it three wins in a row when they host FC Cincinnati at Allianz Field on Saturday. The Loons are coming off a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps last weekend, and they will be confident of extending their winning streak against a Cincinnati side that has lost its last three matches. Manager Adrian Heath has no new injury concerns to contend with, and he is expected to field a strong side against Cincinnati. Designated Player Emanuel Reynoso is in excellent form, and he will be looking to add to his tally of seven goals this season.

FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati will be looking to end their three-match losing streak when they travel to Minnesota on Saturday. The Orange and Blue have been in poor form of late, and they will need to improve if they want to avoid another defeat. Manager Pat Noonan has a number of injury concerns to contend with, and he is likely to make changes to his team from the one that lost 2-1 to the New England Revolution last weekend. Luciano Acosta and Brenner are both doubts for the match, and their absence would be a major blow to Cincinnati's attacking threat.

Prediction

Minnesota United will be confident of victory against a Cincinnati side that is out of form. The Loons have a strong home record, and they will be looking to make the most of their advantage on Saturday. Cincinnati will need to improve their performance if they want to get anything from the match, but they will be up against it against a Minnesota side that is in good form. **Prediction: Minnesota United 2-1 FC Cincinnati**

Team news

**Minnesota United** * No new injury concerns **FC Cincinnati** * Luciano Acosta (doubtful) * Brenner (doubtful) * Ronald Matarrita (out) * Yuya Kubo (out)

Lineups

**Minnesota United** * GK: Dayne St. Clair * DF: Romain Metanire * DF: Michael Boxall * DF: Bakaye Dibassy * DF: Chase Gasper * MF: Wil Trapp * MF: Kervin Arriaga * MF: Emanuel Reynoso * FW: Franco Fragapane * FW: Luis Amarilla * FW: Robin Lod **FC Cincinnati** * GK: Kenneth Vermeer * DF: Alvas Powell * DF: Nick Hagglund * DF: Geoff Cameron * DF: Edgar Castillo * MF: Haris Medunjanin * MF: Allan Cruz * MF: Dieterich Dienze * FW: Brandon Vazquez * FW: Isaac Atanga * FW: Alvaro Barreal