Minnesota United at Sporting Kansas City: Keys to the match, top player and a prediction

Keys to the match

Control the midfield. Both teams have strong midfielders, but Minnesota United has the edge in experience and quality. If they can control the midfield, they will be able to dictate the tempo of the game and create chances for their attackers.

Be clinical in front of goal. Minnesota United has struggled to score goals this season, so they will need to be clinical in front of goal against Sporting Kansas City. They will need to take their chances when they come and not waste possession in the final third.

Defend set pieces. Sporting Kansas City is one of the best teams in MLS at scoring from set pieces, so Minnesota United will need to be organized and disciplined in their defending. They will need to mark their men closely and not give up any easy chances.

Top player

Emanuel Reynoso is the key player for Minnesota United. The Argentine midfielder is a creative force who can unlock defenses with his passing and dribbling. He will be the one to watch for Minnesota United in this match.

Prediction

This is a tough match to call, but I think Minnesota United will edge it. They have the experience and quality to win this game, and they will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing defeat to the Seattle Sounders last week.

Prediction: 2-1 to Minnesota United