Loons Matchday Preview: Loons Look to Sweep SKC

Preview

On Wednesday night, Minnesota United FC (7W-5L-7D; 28 points) will host Sporting Kansas City (8W-7L-5D; 29 points) at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

The Loons come into the game after a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night as a 3-0 deficit against the Colorado Rapids on August 6.

Sporting Kansas City enters the game after a 2-1 loss to the Seattle Sounders on Saturday night.

Minnesota is 4-1-3 at home this season, while Kansas City is 2-4-3 on the road.

The Loons will hold their annual Pups at the Pitch event, where fans can bring their dogs to the game.

The team will also be celebrating its 100th game at Allianz Field.

Players to Watch:

Minnesota United FC: Robin Lod, Emanuel Reynoso, Adrien Hunou

Sporting Kansas City: Johnny Russell, Daniel Salloi, William Agada

Stats to Know:

Minnesota United FC is unbeaten in their last three league games against Sporting Kansas City (1W-2D).

Sporting Kansas City has scored in each of their last five games against Minnesota United FC.

The Loons are 4-1-3 at home this season, while Kansas City is 2-4-3 on the road.

Minnesota United FC has scored 28 goals this season, while Sporting Kansas City has scored 33 goals.

Sporting Kansas City has allowed 32 goals this season, while Minnesota United FC has allowed 30 goals.

Prediction:

This is a tough game to call, but I think Minnesota United FC will win 2-1.

The Loons are in good form at home, and they will be looking to make it four wins in a row against Sporting Kansas City.

Kansas City is a dangerous team, but I think Minnesota will be too strong for them on Wednesday night.