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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
9 games this season 🟨 2.7/game ⚽ 8.2 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 18 40
2 Internacional CF Miami 18 38
3 New England Revolution 18 30
4 Chicago Fire FC 17 29
5 New York City FC 18 26
6 FC Cincinnati 18 26
7 Charlotte FC 18 25
8 New York Red Bulls 18 25
9 D.C. United SC 18 23
10 Columbus Crew SC 18 20
11 Orlando City SC 18 20
12 Toronto FC 18 17
13 Philadelphia Union 18 16
14 Montreal Impact FC 18 16
15 Atlanta United FC 18 12
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 17 34
17 Los Angeles FC 19 34
18 San Jose Earthquakes 18 33
19 Houston Dynamo 18 32
20 FC Dallas 18 27
21 Real Salt Lake 17 27
22 St. Louis City 18 26
23 Portland Timbers 18 24
24 Seattle Sounders FC 17 24
25 Minnesota United FC 18 24
26 Colorado Rapids SC 18 22
27 Los Angeles Galaxy 19 22
28 San Diego FC 18 21
29 Austin FC 18 17
30 Sporting Kansas City 18 14

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
#17 Position #25
34 Points 24
19 Played 18
10 / 4 / 5 W / D / L 6 / 6 / 6
35 Scored 20
19 Conceded 25
+16 GD -5
1.79 PPG 1.33
53% Win % 33%

Key Stats

47% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
20% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
55% Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season
32% Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season

Los Angeles FC are 17th (34 pts). Minnesota United FC are 25th (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Los Angeles FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
5/2
31-45
7/2
46-60
2/5
61-75
4/2
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Minnesota United FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/3
61-75
2/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Los Angeles FC
Denis Bouanga 8 G 2 A
Esteban David Martinez 4 G
Minnesota United FC
Kelvin Yeboah 8 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at as Los Angeles FC face off against Minnesota United FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Michael Boxall has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 10' It looks surprising Minnesota United FC does not make any changes. Alexi Gomez has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 25' Tyler Miller is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Minnesota United FC so far.
  • 30' Los Angeles FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 35' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Minnesota United FC that had 285 games and scored 416 goals.
  • 40' Frantz Pangop has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 45' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 50' Los Angeles FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 50.
  • 55' Supporters expect more eagerness from Walker Zimmerman, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 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' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Los Angeles FC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 70' The 42-year-old Jordan Harvey has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 75' Carlos Vela, a Mexico , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 80' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Eduard Atuesta made 289 appearances and scored 17 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 85' Minnesota United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 90' It looks like no one’s ball. Los Angeles FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for Los Angeles FC and Minnesota United FC (для сухой ничьи).

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
Mason Toye 2
Christian Ramirez 2
Emanuel Reynoso 2
Hassani Dotson 2
Christian Ramirez 2
Jose Cifuentes 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
4 / 4
1.94 Los Angeles FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.51 Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for: Los Angeles FC to win 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Los Angeles FC67% Draw22% Minnesota United FC11%
Actual: Los Angeles FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes35% 0% No65%
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Los Angeles FC or Draw
89%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
33%
Los Angeles FC or Minnesota United FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Los Angeles FC48% Draw44% Minnesota United FC8%
Actual: Los Angeles FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
16.2%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.4%
3 – 0
10%
1 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
8%
3 – 1
5.3%
4 – 0
4.9%
0 – 1
3.6%
4 – 1
2.7%
2 – 2
2.1%
1 – 2
2%

Asian Handicap — Los Angeles FC

Handicap Los Angeles FC covers Push Minnesota United FC covers
-2.5 23% — 77%
-2 23% 22% 55%
-1.5 45% — 55%
-1 45% 26% 30%
-0.5 70% — 30%
+0.5 92% — 8%
+1 92% 6% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
60% ✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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