Stadium: Banc of California Stadium (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles and Minnesota will meet on Thursday morning for the next match of the MLS season. Let's break down the teams' forms and advise you on what to bet on. We'll suggest a few betting options!
Los Angeles form
After a three-game winning streak, Los Angeles lost to Portland Timbers (1-2) and then unexpectedly drew with Vancouver (2-2). The team is in fifth place in the Western Conference standings with 22 points. LA is ahead of Portland Timbers only by three points who, are already out of the playoff zone in the eighth position.
Minnesota form
Minnesota is not a bad team either. They have only lost once in their last ten games (0-2 against the Colorado Rapids). After that, Minnesota beat Seattle Sounders (1-0) and Portland Timbers (2-1). In the West Conference standings, the team is currently under Los Angeles, in sixth place, with 21 points. It should be noted that Minnesota still have to play one more game.
Expert betting tips
It's not clear why Los Angeles is considered the favorite for this match by the bookmakers. Minnesota certainly can't be written off, they do not perform much worse than Los Angeles. After analyzing the odds, we can see that the visitors have more chances of winning the match. Our prediction: Minnesota will win with a handicap (+1.5).
Betting options:
- Minnesota to win with a handicap (+1.5) for 1.66;
- Total over 2.5 for 1.40;
- Minnesota to win for 5.50.