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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
15 games this season 🟨 2.5/game ⚽ 8.7 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 34 77
2 Internacional CF Miami 34 60
3 New England Revolution 34 58
4 Chicago Fire FC 34 55
5 Charlotte FC 34 54
6 Philadelphia Union 34 50
7 Columbus Crew SC 34 47
8 FC Cincinnati 34 46
9 Orlando City SC 34 46
10 New York City FC 34 42
11 New York Red Bulls 34 42
12 Toronto FC 34 39
13 Atlanta United FC 34 33
14 D.C. United SC 34 33
15 Montreal Impact FC 34 26
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 34 64
17 FC Dallas 34 58
18 St. Louis City 34 54
19 San Jose Earthquakes 34 52
20 Houston Dynamo 34 51
21 Los Angeles FC 34 47
22 Portland Timbers 34 46
23 Seattle Sounders FC 34 46
24 Real Salt Lake 34 45
25 Minnesota United FC 34 44
26 Los Angeles Galaxy 34 44
27 Colorado Rapids SC 34 43
28 San Diego FC 34 38
29 Austin FC 34 34
30 Sporting Kansas City 34 26

Head-to-Head

7
5
4
Los Angeles FC 16 games · Avg 2.6 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
#21 Position #25
47 Points 44
34 Played 34
12 / 11 / 11 W / D / L 11 / 11 / 12
52 Scored 56
40 Conceded 58
+12 GD -2
1.38 PPG 1.29
35% Win % 32%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
38% Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season
21% Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season

Los Angeles FC are 21st (47 pts). Minnesota United FC are 25th (44 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Los Angeles FC
0-15
4/5
16-30
6/6
31-45
10/8
46-60
7/7
61-75
7/6
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Minnesota United FC
0-15
4/9
16-30
5/10
31-45
7/5
46-60
8/5
61-75
9/5
76+
11/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Los Angeles FC
Denis Bouanga 18 G 5 A
Heung-min Son 7 G 11 A
Esteban David Martinez 4 G
Minnesota United FC
Kelvin Yeboah 18 G 4 A
Anthony Markanich 9 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Los Angeles FC launch into their encounter with Minnesota United FC.
  • 5' Los Angeles FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 10' Collin Martin has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Steven Beitashour made 299 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 20' Los Angeles FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Los Angeles FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Los Angeles FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 35' It looks like no one’s ball. Minnesota United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 40' Carter Manley has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 45' Francisco Calvo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 13 goals in his last 7 appearances.
  • 50' The travelling Minnesota United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 55' Los Angeles FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Minnesota United FC backline.
  • 60' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Los Angeles FC and Minnesota United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 65' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 70' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 75' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 80' Minnesota United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 85' Supporters expect more eagerness from Rasmus Schuller, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 90' Los Angeles FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Los Angeles FC players.

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
Joaquin Pereyra 2

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
1.95 Los Angeles FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75 Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for: Los Angeles FC to win 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Los Angeles FC63% Draw22% Minnesota United FC15%
Actual: Los Angeles FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Los Angeles FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
37%
Los Angeles FC or Minnesota United FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Los Angeles FC45% Draw44% Minnesota United FC11%
Actual: Los Angeles FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
12.4%
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
9.3%
0 – 0
8.5%
3 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
6.1%
0 – 1
4.2%
4 – 0
3.9%
1 – 2
3.5%
2 – 2
3.5%
4 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Los Angeles FC

Handicap Los Angeles FC covers Push Minnesota United FC covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 20% 60%
-1.5 40% — 60%
-1 40% 24% 36%
-0.5 64% — 36%
+0.5 87% — 13%
+1 87% 9% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
48% ✗
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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