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Los Angeles FC vs Minnesota United FC, 2018

MLS · 2018
Los Angeles FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Minnesota United FC
Thu 10 May 2018 · 02:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Los Angeles FC vs Minnesota United FC — MLS .

Match Details

  • Referee Allen Chapman
  • Referee Kyle Atkins
  • Referee Alejandro Mariscal
  • Referee Logan Brown
  • Referee Silviu Petrescu
8 games this season 🟨 2.6/game ⚽ 7.4 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 14 33
2 Internacional CF Miami 15 31
3 Chicago Fire FC 14 26
4 New England Revolution 14 25
5 New York Red Bulls 15 22
6 Charlotte FC 15 21
7 FC Cincinnati 15 20
8 New York City FC 15 19
9 D.C. United SC 15 18
10 Columbus Crew SC 15 16
11 Toronto FC 14 14
12 Montreal Impact FC 14 14
13 Orlando City SC 15 14
14 Atlanta United FC 14 11
15 Philadelphia Union 15 7
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 32
17 San Jose Earthquakes 15 32
18 Real Salt Lake 14 26
19 FC Dallas 15 25
20 Los Angeles FC 15 24
21 Seattle Sounders FC 13 24
22 Houston Dynamo 14 22
23 Minnesota United FC 15 22
24 Los Angeles Galaxy 15 20
25 San Diego FC 15 17
26 Colorado Rapids SC 15 16
27 St. Louis City 14 16
28 Portland Timbers 14 14
29 Austin FC 15 14
30 Sporting Kansas City 14 11

Head-to-Head

7
5
3
Los Angeles FC 15 games · Avg 2.5 goals Minnesota United FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-05-10 Los Angeles FC 2–0 Minnesota United FC

Recent Form

Los Angeles FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 May Minnesota United FC H 2–0 W
05 May FC Dallas H 1–1 D
30 Apr Seattle Sounders FC H 1–0 W
21 Apr Montreal Impact FC A 5–3 W
14 Apr Vancouver Whitecaps FC A 2–0 W
07 Apr Atlanta United FC A 0–5 L
Minnesota United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 May Los Angeles FC A 0–2 L
05 May Vancouver Whitecaps FC H 1–0 W
29 Apr Houston Dynamo H 2–1 W
22 Apr Seattle Sounders FC A 1–3 L
15 Apr Portland Timbers A 2–3 L
01 Apr Atlanta United FC H 0–1 L

Season Stats

Los Angeles FC Minnesota United FC
#20 Position #23
24 Points 22
15 Played 15
7 / 3 / 5 W / D / L 6 / 4 / 5
24 Scored 18
17 Conceded 22
+7 GD -4
1.60 PPG 1.47
47% Win % 40%

Key Stats

47% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
20% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
60% Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season
33% Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season

Los Angeles FC are 20th (24 pts). Minnesota United FC are 23rd (22 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Los Angeles FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
4/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/5
61-75
3/2
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Minnesota United FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Los Angeles FC and Minnesota United FC get this one started.
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Los Angeles FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Los Angeles FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 35' A quiet spell here at . Los Angeles FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 45' The travelling Minnesota United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 50' Los Angeles FC have won 571 goals from 285 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 55' Walker Zimmerman has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 60' The 33-year-old Francisco Calvo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 65' Minnesota United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 70' Minnesota United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 75' Los Angeles FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Minnesota United FC's shape.
  • 80' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 85' Los Angeles FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 90' Los Angeles FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • Los Angeles FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Los Angeles FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Bob Bradley

Minnesota United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Adrian Heath

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Denis Bouanga 5
Carlos Vela 4
Emanuel Reynoso 2
Hassani Dotson 2
Christian Ramirez 2
Mason Toye 2
Christian Ramirez 2
Bongokuhle Hlongwane 1

Head to Head

2018-05-10 Los Angeles FC 2–0 Minnesota United FC

Los Angeles FC Form

2018-05-10 Los Angeles FC 2–0 Minnesota United FC W 2018-05-05 Los Angeles FC 1–1 FC Dallas D 2018-04-30 Los Angeles FC 1–0 Seattle Sounders FC W 2018-04-21 Montreal Impact FC 3–5 Los Angeles FC W 2018-04-14 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0–2 Los Angeles FC W 2018-04-07 Atlanta United FC 5–0 Los Angeles FC L

Minnesota United FC Form

2018-05-10 Los Angeles FC 2–0 Minnesota United FC L 2018-05-05 Minnesota United FC 1–0 Vancouver Whitecaps FC W 2018-04-29 Minnesota United FC 2–1 Houston Dynamo W 2018-04-22 Seattle Sounders FC 3–1 Minnesota United FC L 2018-04-15 Portland Timbers 3–2 Minnesota United FC L 2018-04-01 Minnesota United FC 0–1 Atlanta United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.85 Los Angeles FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.58 Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for: Los Angeles FC to win 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Los Angeles FC65% Draw23% Minnesota United FC12%
Actual: Los Angeles FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes38% 0% No62%
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Los Angeles FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
35%
Los Angeles FC or Minnesota United FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Los Angeles FC46% Draw46% Minnesota United FC8%
Actual: Los Angeles FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.8%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.8%
1 – 1
10%
3 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
8.4%
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 1
4.2%
4 – 0
4.1%
1 – 2
2.6%
4 – 1
2.5%
2 – 2
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Los Angeles FC

Handicap Los Angeles FC covers Push Minnesota United FC covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 21% 59%
-1.5 41% — 59%
-1 41% 26% 33%
-0.5 67% — 33%
+0.5 90% — 10%
+1 90% 7% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
57% ✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.