Major League Soccer: Minnesota United vs LA Galaxy – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 26 match between Minnesota United and LA Galaxy and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Minnesota United and LA Galaxy are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash this coming Sunday at Allianz Field, with much riding on the outcome in this Major League Soccer battle.

The Minnesota United enter the game ranked 12 in the Western Conference, while the LA Galaxy are 10 in the Western Conference.

Form: Minnesota United vs LA Galaxy

Minnesota United Form

Minnesota United have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 5-4 by Portland Timbers, before FC Dallas ran out 1-2 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against St. Louis City, who came out 4-2 winners. Minnesota United did not win any of their last six Major League Soccer matches at the Allianz Field. They came through these matches with a record of two draws and three defeats, in which they conceded 11 and scored ten goals.

LA Galaxy Form

In their previous three matches, LA Galaxy beat New England Revolution 2-1, lost 3-0 against Vancouver Whitecaps and drew 1-1 with Seattle Sounders FC. LA Galaxy claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. They also drew two and were defeated three times, as they were outscored by ten goals to six.

Betting facts for Minnesota United and LA Galaxy

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Minnesota United and LA Galaxy. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Minnesota United vs LA Galaxy

Marco Reus shows decent form right now for LA Galaxy, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Major League Soccer. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Minnesota United, who are strong favourites this coming Sunday. Siding with Kelvin Yeboah also look a nice prospect as he scored five goals in his last six Major League Soccer matches.

Popular markets: Minnesota United vs LA Galaxy

Full-time result

Minnesota United claimed a modest one wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in five of the games, whilst losing four. LA Galaxy won two of their last 10 games away, drew three and lost five of the games in this run. Minnesota United have not lost to LA Galaxy in 5 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Minnesota United only scored the first goal of the match in two out of their last ten games. LA Galaxy scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Minnesota United played. LA Galaxy should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Sunday, as Minnesota United only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. LA Galaxy claimed two clean sheets in their last 10 games. Both Team have scored in 4 last consecutive meetings between Minnesota United and LA Galaxy when playing at Allianz Field.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of Minnesota United’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 2.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for LA Galaxy, who managed to score 0.9 times in those matches. Minnesota United were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 8 matches.