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Of the wisdom “offense wins games, defense wins championships” the people in charge at Montreal Impact will not hold much. Montreal has achieved a place among the top three Eastern Conference teams despite catastrophic defensive achievements this year. The reason for the negative goal difference is among other things the high bankruptcy against the bottom of the Western Conference. Montreal Impact meets Minnesota United at the weekend, who are currently in impressive shape.
After interim form loss, the guests from Minnesota seem to have found again. Minnesota scored a whopping 16 goals in their recent four successes and plans to continue the trend against Montreal Impact. With 33 goals Minnesota is the second strongest offensive of the Western Conference anyway. One of the strongest offensives thus hits one of the most vulnerable defensive MLS. During the night from Saturday to Sunday, the game between Montreal Impact and Minnesota United can be followed live from 00:30 (CET)!
Montreal Impact:
Last season, Montreal Impact narrowly missed a starting spot for the MLS playoffs. Also last season, the Canadians had to fight with a weak defensive, which then ultimately became the fatal. Montreal has conceded at least one goal in nine of their last ten MLS games. Also in the recent away game against Atlanta Montreal could not maintain the defensive stability and conceded just a few minutes before the final whistle goal to 1: 2 defeat.
At home, Montreal Impact now wants to recover from the defeat and book the third home win in a row with a win. At home, Canadians have lost only to Orlando City and New York City. Already last year, Montreal played at home strongly and had a home record of 11-2-4. Currently, the Canadian club has a balance of 5-1-2 to book. The Canadians’ poor goal-setting is partly due to the away clatter against Sporting Kansas City, where Montreal Impact was swept away 1-7.
Most dangerous player in the ranks of Montreal Impact is currently Saphir Taider, who leads with seven goals and two assists, the internal scorer list. Ignacio Piatti, who is actually the linchpin in the Montreal offensive, is still missing due to injury and had just five appearances this season. Last season, Piatti was the main offensive player at Montreal Impact. The Argentinian had 27 points scorer in 32 games. Besides the injured Piatti, Bayiha, Beaulieu and Okwonkwo will also be missing. Big changes in the starting eleven are not expected.
Minnesota:
Although the results for the start of the season have not really played, Minnesota United was already at the beginning of the season in a very strong form. The form also partially continued Minnesota, even though there was a small down-dip in the meantime where three defeats were collected in one go. Recently, Minnesota United won four competitive games in a row, scoring 16 goals. In addition to the convincing performances at the US Open Cup, there was nothing to complain about in the MLS. FC Cincinnati were demolished in a 7-1 win over Minnesota.
With a score of 8-3-7 and a goal difference of 33:27, Minnesota represents the second strongest offensive of the Western Conference. If the trend continues, can be expected with a playoff participation from Minnesota. Last year, Minnesota had missed the playoffs after a catastrophic season. Away there were four defeats in the MLS last. But even the away performance at Houston Dynamo in the US Open Cup shows that Minnesota can convince even on foreign terrain.
In order for a Montreal Impact to prove itself against Minnesota United’s prediction, Minnesota will have to build on its recent achievements. Coach Adrian Heath will make no big changes in the starting eleven, even in the game against Montreal Impact, according to the motto “Never change a winning team”. Shuttleworth, Metanire, Danladi and Martin miss the away game in Montreal due to injury.
Darwin Quintero meanwhile leads the internal scorers list with six goals and five assists. At the US Open Cup Quintero had a significant share in the success of his team. In the two cup games Quintero scored four goals and also recorded an assist. If Minnesota wins the fifth competitive match in series, will be paid at Montreal Impact against Minnesota United lucrative odds.
Montreal Impact vs Minnesota United head to head matches
27.05.18 MLS Minnesota United Montreal Impact 2 : 0
17.09.17 MLS Montreal Impact Minnesota United 2 : 3
28.08.11 NASL Minnesota United Montreal Impact 0 : 2
20.08.11 NASL Montreal Impact Minnesota United 2 : 0
07.08.11 NASL Montreal Impact Minnesota United 1 : 3