UMass Minutemen vs Dartmouth Big Green: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Tue, 21 Oct '25)

The upcoming NCAA football match is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the local time. This encounter will present an intriguing contest between the UMass Minutemen and Dartmouth Big Green. When examining their recent head-to-head statistics, both teams have secured a victory each in their last two meetings, with no matches ending in a draw.

The last bout between these two sides occurred on September 17, 2024, when UMass Minutemen triumphed over Dartmouth Big Green with a decisive 5-0 victory, despite playing away from home. In terms of recent performances, UMass Minutemen come into this match following a 1-1 draw against Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks, whereas Dartmouth Big Green secured a 2-1 win over Columbia Lions.

Regarding individual player performances, Dartmouth Big Green will need to focus on containing UMass Minutemen's top scorer, J. Mbuthia, who has netted 3 goals this season. Conversely, UMass Minutemen will aim to tightly mark O. Spicer, the most prolific assistant for Dartmouth Big Green, having provided 1 assist so far.

Top player ratings for UMass Minutemen are dominated by: Matt Cence with a rating of 7.49, Aiden Kelly at 7.48, and Dean Linden scoring 7.45.

For Dartmouth Big Green, the standout players include: Trenton Blake with a rating of 7.3, followed by Olly Spicer who has a rating of 7.12, and Eidur Baldvinsson at 7.05.

This season, the possession metrics show UMass Minutemen averaging 42%, while Dartmouth Big Green takes a slight lead with 47.1%. If you're anticipating corner statistics for this encounter, UMass Minutemen currently holds an average of 5.1 corners per match compared to Dartmouth Big Green's 3.67.

As for disciplinary records, both teams draw equal with 10 Yellow cards, 0 Red cards, and have each conceded 1 penalty goal across the season. Considering these detailed statistics and performances, it suggests that UMass Minutemen, with their comprehensive midfield control and historical head-to-head success, have a slight edge going into this matchup. Analyzing current form and streaks strengthens an accurate prediction that UMass Minutemen are more likely to secure the win.