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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(55) 25 Goals 46 (72)
(39) 25 Assists 39 (54)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
28 Average Age 26.7
179.8 Average Height (cm) 177.5
(1) 0.9 Shots pg 1.2 (0.9)
(45%) 47% Aerial Duel Success 51% (48%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.8)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 0.9 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Major League Soccer.

Missing Players

Minnesota United
Columbus
Player Reason Status Rating
Bongokuhle Hlongwane Doubtful 6.81
Robin Lod Doubtful 7.04
Emanuel Reynoso Doubtful 6.63
Kervin Arriaga Doubtful 6.89
Franco Fragapane Doubtful 6.34
Player Reason Status Rating
Mohamed Farsi Doubtful 6.73

Team News

Minnesota United
Columbus
  • Emanuel Reynoso is questionable as he rehabs from an MCL sprain suffered in training.
  • Bongi Hlongwane is doubtful as he builds up fitness after missing the preseason.
  • Kervin Arriaga is a doubt but is hoping to be back and ready for this match.
  • Robin Lod took a kick to the calf and is ramping up to be available for Saturday.
  • Franco Fragapane could miss with a slight calf strain.
  • Mohamed Farsi took an ankle knock in the last game that is not as bad as first feared. He's day-to-day and unlikely to play in this match.

Prediction

  • The reigning MLS Cup Champions travel to Minnesota to take on a team that is struggling with early season injuries.
  • Even with the injuries, Minnesota was able to take all three points from Austin. Columbus also got the job done defeating Atlanta United 2-1.
  • This should be a good early test for Columbus going into a hostile environment, even if Minnesota is without Reynoso and Hlongwane.
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