Loons Matchday Preview: Loons Look to Sweep SKC

Loons Eye Sweep of Sporting Kansas City

Can Minnesota United Extend Their Unbeaten Run to Six?

Minnesota United FC will look to continue their unbeaten run to six matches when they host Sporting Kansas City at Allianz Field on Saturday night. The Loons are coming off a 2-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps last weekend, while SKC is winless in their last three matches.

Minnesota has been one of the most in-form teams in MLS since the start of the season, winning four of their first five matches. They have been particularly strong at home, where they have won all three of their matches this season.

Sporting Kansas City, on the other hand, has struggled for consistency this season. They have won just two of their first five matches and have yet to win on the road.

The Loons will be looking to take advantage of SKC's poor form and extend their unbeaten run to six matches. A win would also see them move into first place in the Western Conference.

Keys to the Match

• Can Minnesota continue their strong home form? The Loons have won all three of their home matches this season and will be looking to make it four against SKC.
• Will SKC be able to find their form on the road? SKC has yet to win on the road this season and will need to improve their away form if they want to challenge for a playoff spot.
• Who will win the midfield battle? Both teams have strong midfielders, so the battle for control of the midfield could be key to the outcome of the match.

Prediction

Minnesota United FC are the favorites to win this match. They are in good form and have a strong home record. SKC, on the other hand, has struggled for consistency this season and has yet to win on the road. I predict that Minnesota will win the match 2-1.