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Minnesota United 2-0 Los Angeles FC


Major League Soccer Matchday 6
Allianz Field

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
2.90
3.50
2.40
Prob.
34.5%
28.6%
41.7%

Key points

• Minnesota United is 2nd in the league with 7 points from their first 3 games, showing good form.
• Minnesota United has a tendency for high-scoring matches, with over 2.5 goals in 70% of their last 6 games.
• LAFC has a mixed recent form, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 games.
• LAFC has a solid defensive record, keeping two clean sheets and conceding an average of one goal per game.
• Minnesota United has a mixed home form, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 6 home games.
• In head-to-head matchups, Los Angeles FC has won 3 games against Minnesota United's 2 wins, with 5 draws between them.

Recent form

Minnesota United

Minnesota United is currently in good form, sitting in 2nd place in the league with 7 points from their first 3 games. In their last 6 matches across all competitions, they have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, showcasing their ability to consistently earn points. It's worth noting that Minnesota United has been involved in several high-scoring affairs recently, with 70% of their last 6 games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches. However, their defensive record could be a concern, as they have conceded 1.5 goals per game on average during this period, resulting in a negative goal difference of -1.

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC's recent form has been mixed, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six games. Despite this inconsistency, they have managed to maintain a solid defensive record, keeping two clean sheets and conceding an average of just one goal per game. Their attacking output has also been modest, scoring six goals in total, averaging one goal per game. It's worth noting that LAFC is currently sitting in 8th position in the league table, having collected four points from their first three games. While there haven't been any particularly high-scoring matches, their 3-1 victory against Chicago Fire in a friendly stands out as their most prolific performance during this period.

Minnesota United

2th · 2-1-0 · 6-4 (+2) · 7 pts
Last 6
WLDWDW
Results
W3 D2 L1
Goals scored
8
Per game
1.3
Goals against
9
Per game
1.5
Goal difference
-1
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
2.83
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Major League Soccer
Orlando City
2 - 3
Minnesota United
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
1 - 1
Columbus Crew
· Major League Soccer
Austin
1 - 2
Minnesota United
· Friendlies Clubs
Charlotte FC
0 - 0
Minnesota United
· Friendlies Clubs
Minnesota United
0 - 4
Chicago Fire
· Friendlies Clubs
Minnesota United
2 - 1
Phoenix Rising

Los Angeles FC

8th · 1-1-1 · 2-4 (-2) · 4 pts
Last 6
LWWWLD
Results
W3 D1 L2
Goals scored
6
Per game
1
Goals against
6
Per game
1
Goal difference
0
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
2
Both teams scored
33%
Under 2.5
50%
Over 2.5
50%
· Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC
0 - 0
Sporting Kansas City
· Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake
3 - 0
Los Angeles FC
· Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC
2 - 1
Seattle Sounders
· Friendlies Clubs
Toronto FC
0 - 1
Los Angeles FC
· Friendlies Clubs
Chicago Fire
1 - 3
Los Angeles FC
· Friendlies Clubs
St. Louis CITY
1 - 0
Los Angeles FC

Recent home/away form

Minnesota United

Minnesota United's recent home form has been mixed, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six games at home. They have scored 10 goals and conceded 11 during this period, resulting in a negative goal difference of -1. The team has been involved in some high-scoring matches, with 70% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals and an average of 3.5 total goals per game. Notably, both teams have scored in 80% of these matches, highlighting the entertaining nature of Minnesota United's home games. Although they have not managed to keep a clean sheet in any of these six games, their most recent home match against LA Galaxy saw them secure an impressive 5-2 victory.

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC's recent away form has been mixed, with three wins and three losses in their last six games on the road. They have struggled to find consistency, alternating between victories and defeats. Notably, LAFC suffered a heavy 3-0 loss against Real Salt Lake in their most recent away match, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring game. Despite their inconsistent results, LAFC has managed to keep a tight defense in some of their away games, securing two clean sheets in their last six outings. However, their goal-scoring output has been relatively low, averaging just one goal per game during this period.

Minnesota United

2th · 2-1-0 · 6-4 (+2) · 7 pts
Last 6
LDWWLD
Results
W2 D2 L2
Goals scored
10
Per game
1.7
Goals against
11
Per game
1.8
Goal difference
-1
Clean sheets
0
Total goals avg
3.5
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
1 - 1
Columbus Crew
· Friendlies Clubs
Minnesota United
0 - 4
Chicago Fire
· Friendlies Clubs
Minnesota United
2 - 1
Phoenix Rising
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
5 - 2
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
1 - 1
San Jose Earthquakes
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
1 - 2
St. Louis CITY

Los Angeles FC

8th · 1-1-1 · 2-4 (-2) · 4 pts
Last 6
WLLWWL
Results
W3 D0 L3
Goals scored
6
Per game
1
Goals against
7
Per game
1.2
Goal difference
-1
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
2.17
Both teams scored
33%
Under 2.5
50%
Over 2.5
50%
· Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake
3 - 0
Los Angeles FC
· Friendlies Clubs
Toronto FC
0 - 1
Los Angeles FC
· Friendlies Clubs
Chicago Fire
1 - 3
Los Angeles FC
· Friendlies Clubs
St. Louis CITY
1 - 0
Los Angeles FC
· Major League Soccer
Columbus Crew
2 - 1
Los Angeles FC
· Major League Soccer
Seattle Sounders
0 - 1
Los Angeles FC

Head-to-head

Based on the provided search results, here's an overview of the head-to-head statistics between Minnesota United and Los Angeles FC:

- Total matches played: 10 (as indicated by the combined wins, draws, and losses)
- Win-Draw-Loss Record: Minnesota United has won 2 games, there have been 5 draws, and Los Angeles FC has won 3 games.
- Goal statistics: In these matches, Minnesota United has scored 14 goals, while Los Angeles FC has scored 16 goals.
- Disciplinary records: There have been no red cards issued in these encounters; however, Minnesota United received 17 yellow cards compared to Los Angeles FC with only 8 yellow cards.

These statistics reflect the historical performance of both teams when they faced each other in Major League Soccer (MLS).

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