Orlando City vs Minnesota Match Preview

For the MLS Cup semifinals, Orlando City face Minnesota at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. In case of a draw, the penalty shootout will follow.

After qualifying from the group stage, Orlando City faced Montreal in the last 16, where they prevailed by 1-0. At the last 8 of the competition, they knocked out one of the big favorites, Los Angeles, in the penalty shootout. Orlando City will line up without significant missings in today's semi-final, counting a lot on their Portuguese superstar, Nani.

Minnesota took an amazing win in the previous round, prevailing by 1-4 over San Jose, and managed to qualify into the semifinals of the competition. Against San Jose, their aggressive play turn out well and helped them to get the result they wanted. Robin Lod is in excellent form, he has scored and helped almost in every game. Minnesota's gameplay is mostly focused on the attack, so I expect them to repeat it once again today. Their central midfielder Molino will be available again. On the other hand, the 31-year-old Ikea Opara will miss tonight's game.

One step before the big final, Orlando City and Minnesota United will give their best here. The winner of this tournament also secures a ticket to the next Champions League of Central and North America. Over 2,5 goals to be scored will be my call for this one, offered at 1,75 odds.