Minnesota United (15-12-7) travel to face off against Los Angeles Galaxy (19-8-7) on Sunday, November 24th. This match will be played at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA. Los Angeles Galaxy is coming off a win in their previous match, while Minnesota United played to a draw vs. Los Angeles Galaxy. The match is scheduled for 6:00 PM ET.
Minnesota United vs Los Angeles Galaxy
Minnesota United Is Coming Off A Draw
In their last match, Minnesota United hosted Real Salt Lake, with the match ending in a 1-1 draw. This match took place in Minnesota, and even though they didn’t get the win, they were still the slight favorite at -115. The two combined goals were just short of the line of 2.5 goals.
Minnesota’s offense took a total of 13 shots and five shots on goal. The offensive attack was led by Kelvin Yeboah, who took four shots but didn’t score. Joseph Rosales scored on his only shot attempt, with Yeboah providing the assist.
On the defensive end, Minnesota allowed just one shot on goal and blocked two shots. Goalie Dayne St. Clair finished with one save on Real Salt Lake’s only shot on goal. Minnesota’s defense was also in action five times, the same number of corners that Real Salt Lake finished with.
In their last seven matches, Minnesota United has gone 6-0-1, and they have won four straight matches. Overall, they are 15-12-7, and their record has them in 6th place in the Western Conference. On the road, they are 8-6-3, and they have been favored in 15 matches, going 7-5-3 in those contests. Their opponent, the Los Angeles Galaxy, is currently in 4th place in the Western Conference, just ahead of Minnesota United.
Los Angeles Galaxy Is Coming Off A Win
The Los Angeles Galaxy will be looking to build off their 4-1 win over the Colorado Rapids. This win came on the road, with the money line payout for the Galaxy +135.0. The five combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 3.5 goals.
Leading the offensive attack for the Galaxy was Riqui Puig, who scored two times on his five total shots. Joseph Paintsil and Gabriel Chaves also found the net one time apiece. Overall, the club had nine shots on goal.
On the defensive end, the Galaxy gave up just one goal on the Rapids’ four shots on goal. John McCarthy finished with three saves, and the defense as a whole blocked two shots and intercepted three passes.
Heading into their match against Minnesota United, the Los Angeles Galaxy have won two straight matches, including a 4-1 win over the Colorado Rapids SC on November 2nd. Overall, they are 19-8-7, which has them in 2nd place in the Western Conference. At home, they have been dominant, going 13-1-3. Over their last seven matches, they have gone 5-2. In the standings, they are just two points behind the Columbus Crew and Los Angeles FC.
Minnesota United Offense Breakdown
Minnesota United has been an average offensive team this season, ranking 11th in goals scored and 10th in shots on goal. They have been able to generate more corner kicks than their opponents in 58.8% of their matches this season, which is 8th in the league. Bongokuhle Hlongwane leads the club in goals scored and shots on goal, while Robin Lod is the team’s leader in assists and is 3rd in MLS in that category.
Los Angeles Galaxy Offense Breakdown
Los Angeles Galaxy is one of the most efficient teams in MLS, as they are currently third in the league in goals per match, averaging 2.0. They are also first in shots on goal per match, and they have taken more shots on goal than their season average in three straight matches. Gabriel Chaves is their top scorer, as he is ninth in MLS with 16 goals. He is also second in the league in shots on goal, and he has taken more shots on goal than any other player on the Galaxy.
Minnesota United Defense Breakdown
Dayne St. Clair and the Minnesota United defense have been playing well of late, allowing just two goals over their last seven matches. This includes three clean sheets, including their most recent match against Real Salt Lake, who is 5th in scoring this season. Overall, Minnesota United is 12th in goals allowed per match at 1.4, and they are 10th in blocked shots and 7th in interceptions. St. Clair is 11th in clean sheets this season with seven.
Los Angeles Galaxy Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against Minnesota United, the Los Angeles Galaxy’s defense is 16th in MLS, allowing 1.5 goals per match. However, they have been playing better of late, giving up just one goal to the Colorado Rapids, who are 8th in scoring. Overall, they are 6th in blocked shots and 16th in interceptions. In goal, John McCarthy is 2nd in MLS with 126 saves and has six clean sheets. Over their last three matches, they have given up just one goal per match.
Minnesota United vs Los Angeles Galaxy Prediction
Looking at how we expect this Minnesota United vs Los Angeles Galaxy matchup to play out, we have both teams not recording a goal on the day. This is a matchup between a strong Los Angeles Galaxy offense that is 3rd in goals scored and 1st in shots on goal, but they are taking on a Minnesota United club that is 12th in goals allowed and 7th in interceptions. Our prediction is to take the draw at +295.
All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!
* All odds are provided by Action247 Sportsbook and all odds subject to change.**All views expressed are my own. My picks are my own and are not a guarantee, bet at your own risk.Action247 does not warrant the accuracy of completeness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within these post.
Last updated:November 13, 2024 Los Angeles Galaxy, Minnesota United FC