Los Angeles FC vs Minnesota United FC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Los Angeles FC vs Minnesota United FC — MLS at Banc of California Stadium.
- Los Angeles FC 34 games · 47 pts (2026/26)
- Minnesota United FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul | Minnesota United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Jul | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Jul | Portland Timbers | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Jul | Real Salt Lake | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Jul | Austin FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Jul | Real Salt Lake | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul | Los Angeles FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Jul | Portland Timbers | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Jul | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Jul | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Jul | San Jose Earthquakes | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Jun | Portland Timbers | A | 1–0 | W |
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)
H2H (16 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season
Los Angeles FC this season
21%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
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 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Minnesota United FC backline.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' Minnesota United FC is showing some good football. However, Minnesota United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 18' D.J. Taylor has so much to prove this time. He replaces Chase Gasper on 18 minute.
- 23' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tristan Blackmon, as he is very good at scoring at Banc of California Stadium with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 28' Minnesota United FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Joaquin Pereyra scoring 2 goals.
- 33' It’s high time Bob Bradley made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 38' Minnesota United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
- 40' A stunning finish from Carlos Vela — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 45' It is a cagey affair so far. Los Angeles FC in their trying to find a way past Minnesota United FC's compact .
- 46' Los Angeles FC ring the changes. Jesus Murillo has done his job and it is now time for Raheem Edwards to step up.
- 49' Emanuel Reynoso has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 49 minutes.
- 54' Marco Farfan has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 59' The referee has no hesitation. Bakaye Dibassy is booked for Minnesota United FC — Yellow card on 59.
- 64' Both keepers have barely been tested. Los Angeles FC and Minnesota United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 67' It’s a booking for Minnesota United FC player. Wil Trapp gets a Yellow card.
- 68' A change in the Minnesota United FC ranks — Jacori Hayes exits the field as Jan Gregus enters on 68.
- 73' Minnesota United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 74' Minnesota United FC ring the changes. Emanuel Reynoso has done his job and it is now time for Osvaldo Alonso to step up.
- 77' Tristan Blackmon makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Los Angeles FC are in front.
- 82' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 87' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Los Angeles FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 32
- 10
- 20
- 9
- 7
- 33
- 27
- 11
-
94
Jesus Murillo ↓ Raheem Edwards 46'
- 30
Bench
- 13
- 2
-
44
Raheem Edwards ↑ 46'
- 23
- 17
- 8
- 16
- 19
- 5
Coach
Bob Bradley
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 19
-
17
Robin Lod ↓ Juan Agudelo 74'
-
5
Jacori Hayes ↓ Jan Gregus 68'
- 1
- 20
- 14
- 13
- 10
- 31
-
77
Chase Gasper ↓ D.J. Taylor 18'
Bench
- 23
- 30
-
21
Juan Agudelo ↑ 74'
-
6
Osvaldo Alonso ↑ 74'
- 22
- 11
-
8
Jan Gregus ↑ 68'
-
26
D.J. Taylor ↑ 18'
Coach
Adrian Heath
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Denis Bouanga | 5 |
| Carlos Vela | 4 |
| Christian Ramirez | 2 |
| Mason Toye | 2 |
| Christian Ramirez | 2 |
| Joaquin Pereyra | 2 |
| Emanuel Reynoso | 2 |
| Hassani Dotson | 2 |
Head to Head
Los Angeles FC Form
Minnesota United FC Form
2021-07-29
Los Angeles FC
2–2
Minnesota United FC
D
2021-07-25
Minnesota United FC
2–1
Portland Timbers
W
2021-07-18
Minnesota United FC
1–0
Seattle Sounders FC
W
2021-07-08
Colorado Rapids SC
2–0
Minnesota United FC
L
2021-07-04
Minnesota United FC
2–2
San Jose Earthquakes
D
2021-06-27
Portland Timbers
0–1
Minnesota United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.73
Los Angeles FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for:
Los Angeles FC or Minnesota United FC 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Los Angeles FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
57%
Los Angeles FC or Minnesota United FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Los Angeles FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7.2%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
5.8%
0 – 1
5.3%
3 – 1
5%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 2
3.7%
3 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Los Angeles FC
| Handicap | Los Angeles FC covers | Push | Minnesota United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 20% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.