MLS: Minnesota United vs Los Angeles FC – Prediction, Stats & Odds

Get some valuable betting insights into the Minnesota United vs Los Angeles FC MLS matchup with the latest stats, expert tips, and the best odds.

On Saturday, Los Angeles FC will swing over to the Allianz Field to take on Minnesota United in the MLS.

With LAFC in second place with 36 points in the Western Conference and Minnesota in 10th with 27 points, both teams are hungry for a win. The last time these two teams met, they played out a 0-0 draw at the Allianz Field. Who will come out on top this time?

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Minnesota United Form

Minnesota United won 4-1 against Portland Timbers, lost 1-4 against Austin FC, and then won 0-3 against Houston Dynamo FC. In their last six home matches in Major League Soccer, the Loons won two, drew three, and lost one, scoring eight goals and conceding seven.

Los Angeles FC Form

In their previous three matches, Los Angeles FC earned four points, losing 2-1 to the LA Galaxy, drawing 1-1 with the San Jose Earthquakes, and winning 3-0 against St. Louis City. In their last six away matches in Major League Soccer, LAFC won twice, lost four times, didn’t record any draws, with a total of seven goals scored and 11 goals conceded.

Minnesota United vs Los Angeles FC Stats

Based on statistics from the last couple of matches across all tournaments, here are some facts that could aid in placing bets on the upcoming game between Minnesota United and Los Angeles FC.

Minnesota United vs Los Angeles FC – Players in Form

Denis Bouanga has been an unstoppable force for Los Angeles FC, netting an impressive 12 goals this season. This includes three match-opening goals. With his electrifying pace and clinical finishing, he’s currently ranked second in the MLS scoring charts for 2023. Meanwhile, Bongokuhle Hlongwane has been tearing up the field for Minnesota, scoring an impressive six goals to become the club’s top scorer. What’s even more impressive is that five of those goals were the tone-setting first of the match.

Minnesota United vs Los Angeles FC Betting Tips

Full-time result

Minnesota United has a four-game unbeaten streak against Los Angeles FC at Allianz Field. In the last 10 home matches, the Loons won three times, drew five, and lost twice. Los Angeles FC, on the other hand, won three matches, drew twice, and lost five times in the last 10 away games.

Both teams to score

Minnesota United scored the first goal in six of their last ten home games, while Los Angeles FC only managed to score the opening goal in two of their last ten away matches. BBTS has paid out in the last four consecutive home games played by Minnesota United. In their previous 10 matches across all tournaments, Minnesota United won three games without conceding a goal. When playing at Allianz Field, both teams have scored in the last four consecutive meetings between Minnesota United and Los Angeles FC.

Total goals

Minnesota United saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Los Angeles FC’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of one goal in these matches. Minnesota United’s last 5 matches had more than three goals.

Match predictions: Minnesota United vs Los Angeles FC

To sum up, the upcoming match between Minnesota United and Los Angeles FC seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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