Skidding Loons to host surging St. Louis City on Saturday

Saturday sees Minnesota United host surging St. Louis City at Allianz Field, with the match scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. St. Louis City currently boasts a remarkable 21-match unbeaten streak, breaking New York Red Bulls' previous record of 20 in 2016. Minnesota United, on the other hand, has gone 8 matches without a win since their last victory on August 22.

With a 2-2 draw at Colorado, Minnesota has extended its winless streak to eight games. St. Louis City has set a new MLS record with 51 points following a scoreless home draw against Vancouver.

Minnesota United head coach Cameron Knowles has noticed stability among his players in recent matches, attributing it to their training and efforts. He remains confident in his team's ability to compete hard in each game, despite only securing 11 of 54 points since early May. Forward Rafael Navarro has proven particularly hot with St. Louis City, scoring an impressive 1.2 goals per 90 minutes - up from 0.46 while with the Colorado Rapids.

Despite his impressive performances, Nicolas Romero has struggled to maintain fitness and has only played 803 MLS minutes in 12 of 29 matches since the start of the season. City's coach, Cameron Knowles, is aware of the challenging circumstances his players have faced, emphasizing the group's disappointment with their lack of results.

Minnesota United, despite being better on the road this season, will need a significant upset to secure a win in St. Louis. St. Louis City is predicted to emerge victorious with a score of 3-1.