Minnesota United
Minnesota United are going to head into this clash with caution especially since they are playing against a desperate LA Galaxy side. So far Minnesota's form has been good as result shows 3 wins in their last 3 games. As a result in their last 5 league games, Minnesota won 3, drew 1 and lost 1. Also, according to the table they have a total of 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats so far this season.
Minnesota played against Atlanta United last time out away from home and they won the game 2-1 in the end. Both sides failed to score in the first half and Minnesota scored 2 quick goals in the 54’ and 60’ minutes. Kervin Arriaga and Tani Oluwaseyi were both goal scorers and in the 82nd minute, LA Galaxy got one goal back, but Minnesota won the game in the end. According to stats, Minnesota United had 31% possession, 5 shots on target and 9 corners.
LA Galaxy
LA Galaxy are likely headed down the table in no time unless they can find their feet and begin to win games. They played a draw in their last 2 games and have failed to win their last 3. In 5 league games, LA Galaxy recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat and also their all-season record is currently: 5 wins, 5 draws and 2 defeats.
LA Galaxy left it late to rescue a point against Real Salt Lake in their last match as the game ended 2-2. Real Salt Lake had a 2-goal cushion by the end of the first half and in the 54’ minute, LA Galaxy pulled one goal back through Gabriel Pec and finally in the 94’ minute Miguel Berry scored the equalizer to end the game as a 2-2 draw. According to stats, LA Galaxy had 56% possession, 6 shots on target and 12 corners.
Head to Head
According to the h2h, both clubs have played against each other 14 times in total. LA Galaxy won 7 of the 14 matches, while Minnesota won 3 and 4 matches ended as a draw.
Analysis and Predictions
This encounter will be quite interesting and no possiblity is ruled out. Both clubs will want to win and in turn the fans will be treated to goals at both ends.
Minnesota were without a clean sheet in the last 5 meetings and LA Galaxy in the last 6. 5 of the last 6 meetings ended with more than 2.5 goals and both teams scored in the last 5. Minnesota won the first half in 5 of the last 6 meetings and in 8 of the last 10, there were more than 10.5 corners.
- 3 Way Total Minnesota United Over 1 Goal at 1.666 Odds
- Draw Full Time at 3.70 Odds
- Correct Score 2-2 at 11.00 Odds