Minnesota United 1-2 Atlanta United: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
MLS · Thursday 20 August 2026 · Allianz Field, Saint Paul · referee J. Encarnación · full time
Full time: Minnesota United 1-2 Atlanta United
Minnesota United 1-2 Atlanta United: Atlanta United took the points in MLS on Thursday 20 August 2026 at Allianz Field. The goals: Tomás Jacob 37', Anthony Markanich Jr. 58', Tristan Muyumba 78'.
How Atlanta United won it
The opening goal came in the 37th minute: Tomás Jacob for Atlanta United. Minnesota United levelled at 1-1 in the 58th minute through Anthony Markanich Jr.. Tristan Muyumba made it 1-2 to Atlanta United in the 78th minute, set up by Aleksey Miranchuk.
It was 0-1 at half-time.
The referee, J. Encarnación, showed 7 yellow cards: 4 to Minnesota United and 3 to Atlanta United.
Minnesota United: C. Knowles, 3-4-3 · Atlanta United: G. Martino, 4-3-3.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
On the day the expected goals were 0.65 for Minnesota United and 2.35 for Atlanta United.
Minnesota United had 4 shots on target, Atlanta United 3.
Minnesota United had 53% of the ball, but Atlanta United took the points.
Where the two sides stood before this match
Minnesota United came into it with 31 MLS matches played, scoring 1.5 and conceding 1.8 a match, with 1.73 expected goals for and 1.69 against, and had won 26% of their matches.
Atlanta United came into it with 31 MLS matches played, scoring 1.3 and conceding 1.7 a match, with 1.46 expected goals for and 1.57 against, and had won 26% of their matches.
Minnesota United vs Atlanta United: the match in numbers
| Minnesota United | Match statistics | Atlanta United |
|---|---|---|
| 53% | Ball possession | 47% |
| 0.65 | Expected goals (xG) | 2.35 |
| 13 | Total shots | 10 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 6 | Big chances | 2 |
| 475 | Total passes | 423 |
| 79% | Pass accuracy | 78% |
| 6 | Corners | 4 |
| 13 | Fouls | 13 |
| 4 | Offsides | 2 |
| 12 | Tackles | 14 |
| 1 | Saves | 3 |
| 4 | Yellow cards | 3 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Tomás Jacob (Atlanta United), rated 7.6 by Sportmonks, with 1 goal.
Minnesota United
- Joaquín Pereyra 7.4
- Morris Duggan 7.0
- Anthony Markanich Jr. 6.9 1 goal
- Marcus Caldeira 6.9
- Wil Trapp 6.7
Atlanta United
- Tomás Jacob 7.6 1 goal
- Tristan Muyumba 7.5 1 goal
- Aleksey Miranchuk 7.4 1 assist
- Stian Gregersen 7.2
- Lucas Hoyos 7.1
The lowest-rated starter was Bongokuhle Hlongwane at 6.2. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
What comes next
- Minnesota United: Minnesota United vs Sporting KC Thursday 29 October 2026 · MLS
- Atlanta United: New York City vs Atlanta United Wednesday 28 October 2026 · MLS
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Questions about Minnesota United vs Atlanta United
What was the score in Minnesota United vs Atlanta United?
Minnesota United 1-2 Atlanta United (half-time 0-1), MLS, Thursday 20 August 2026.
Who scored in Minnesota United vs Atlanta United?
Tomás Jacob 37', Anthony Markanich Jr. 58', Tristan Muyumba 78'.
Did Moneyball predict Minnesota United vs Atlanta United correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in Minnesota United vs Atlanta United?
Tomás Jacob, rated 7.6 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed Minnesota United vs Atlanta United?
J. Encarnación.
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