05.10.2023
05:30
Banc of California Stadium
Los Angeles, USA
Los Angeles FC are fighting to retain their place in the playoff zone and while the season had been a disaster for the team, ending in a playoff spot will offer some kind of comfort. They need to continue winning games to keep their place as Houston Dynamo, Vancouver Whitecaps, Portland Timbers and San Jose Earthquakes are all within a short distance of their position.
Minnesota United are also fighting to get into the playoff zone and they are only 2 points away from the spot. They will be prepared to fight for all 3 points against Los Angeles FC and hope Sporting Kansas City and FC Dallas slip up.
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Los Angeles FC lost their last game against Real Salt Lake by a single goal. This came after their defeat to Tigres in the Campeones Cup last month. Los Angeles FC are currently winless in their last 3 league games and they have won only 1 of their last 7 league games.
Los Angeles FC were left disappointed after they failed to find a way back from conceding in the 72nd minute against Real Salt Lake. Cristian Arango scored the only goal for the visitors and Los Angeles FC lost the game at full time.
The last 2 meetings between Los Angeles FC and Minnesota United have ended in a 1-1 draw. Los Angeles FC have not lost a competitive match against Minnesota United since 2019.
Streaks
- No win in 4 games.
- No goals scored in 4 games.
- Less than 2.5 goals in 5/6 games.
- Less than 4.5 cards in 5/6 games.
- Less than 10.5 corners in 5/6 games.
Minnesota United
Minnesota United are lucky to still be in the playoff debate after being in poor form for some time. They are only 2 points away from the spot with a game in hand unfortunately, that offers little hope for the team who are struggling with defeats.
Minnesota United are winless in their last 6 matches in a row. They ended a 3-match losing streak with a 1-1 draw against San Jose Earthquakes in their last match. Teemu Pukki was on target to give Minnesota United the lead in the 56th minute but they conceded in the 82nd minute and settled for just 1 point.
Minnesota United have not had much luck against Los Angeles FC according to the head-to-head. Both clubs have played a draw in their last 2 meetings against each other.
Streaks
- No wins in 6 games.
- Without a clean sheet in 6 games.
- Both teams scored in 5/6 games.
- More than 4.5 cards in 4/5 games.
- More than 10.5 corners in 6/8 games.
Head to Head
In their 9 meetings against each other, Los Angeles and Minnesota United have won twice and then they played a draw in 5 matches.
Streaks
- Los Angeles have no losses in 6 games.
- Minnesota United have no clean sheet in 6 games.
- There’s been less than 2.5 goals in 6/7 games.
- Both teams scored in 5/6 games.
- Los Angeles FC scored first in 5/6 games.
- There were less than 4.5 cards in 7/8 games.
- There were more than 10.5 corners in 8/9 games.
Analysis and Prediction
Los Angeles FC's form at the moment is both psychological and tactical. The team struggle to bounce back from defeats throughout the season. They were boring to watch in their last game and I don't expect any changes in this game. While it is difficult to pick an outright winner in this clash, we can bet on limited goals coming in this game.
Minnesota United look like the sort of side to steal a narrow win, so Los Angeles FC had better keep a close eye on Teemu Pukki.
- Under 3.5 Goals at 1.64 Odds
- Both Teams to Score No at 2.243 Odds
- Correct Score 0-1 at 18 Odds
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