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 19 games · 34 pts (2026/26)
- Minnesota United FC 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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)
H2H (15 games)
20%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
55%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season
Los Angeles FC this season
32%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
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' The ball is rolling at Banc of California Stadium. Los Angeles FC are looking to make home advantage count against Minnesota United FC.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Los Angeles FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' Diego Rossi needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 14 Yellow cards this season.
- 15' 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.
- 18' Minnesota United FC make a change. Chase Gasper trudges off to be replaced by D.J. Taylor on 18 minutes.
- 23' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 28' Eduard Atuesta, a Colombia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 33' The home supporters are growing impatient. Los Angeles FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 38' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 40' Brilliant from the ! Carlos Vela makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 40.
- 45' It looks surprising Minnesota United FC does not make any changes. Latif Blessing has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 46' The whistle greets Jesus Murillo as he departs to be replaced by Raheem Edwards.
- 49' Against the run of play, Emanuel Reynoso has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 54' Los Angeles FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 59' The referee has no hesitation. Bakaye Dibassy is booked for Minnesota United FC — Yellow card on 59.
- 64' The travelling Minnesota United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 67' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Wil Trapp on 67 minutes.
- 68' Minnesota United FC make a change. Jacori Hayes trudges off to be replaced by Jan Gregus on 68 minutes.
- 73' Minnesota United 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.
- 74' Osvaldo Alonso is ready to make an impact after coming on for Emanuel Reynoso at the 74 minute mark.
- 77' Brilliant from the ! Tristan Blackmon makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 77.
- 82' It is a cagey affair so far. Los Angeles FC in their trying to find a way past Minnesota United FC's compact .
- 87' Los Angeles FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Minnesota United FC's shape.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
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 |
| Emanuel Reynoso | 2 |
| Hassani Dotson | 2 |
| Filip Krastev | 1 |
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
1.72
Los Angeles FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.92
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Los Angeles FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
53%
Los Angeles FC or Minnesota United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Los Angeles FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
8.5%
2 – 0
7.9%
0 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
5.6%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Los Angeles FC
| Handicap | Los Angeles FC covers | Push | Minnesota United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 22% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

