Sunday , 16 August 2026

Los Angeles FC vs Minnesota United FC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2023
Los Angeles FC
5 – 1
Full Time
Minnesota United FC
Thu 5 Oct 2023 · 02:30 UTC Banc of California Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 4' Hassani Dotson
Denis Bouanga 6' 1–1
Denis Bouanga 36' 2–1
Denis Bouanga 45+1' 3–1
Miguel Tapias og 46' 4–1
Filip Krastev 67' 5–1
Y 39' Emanuel Reynoso

Overview

Match Preview

Los Angeles FC vs Minnesota United FC — MLS at Banc of California Stadium.

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
2023-10-05 Los Angeles FC 5–1 Minnesota United FC 2023-07-16 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Los Angeles FC 2022-09-14 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Los Angeles FC 2022-05-02 Los Angeles FC 2–0 Minnesota United FC 2021-10-24 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Los Angeles FC

Recent Form

Los Angeles FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Oct Minnesota United FC H 5–1 W
02 Oct Real Salt Lake H 0–1 L
23 Sep Philadelphia Union A 0–0 D
21 Sep St. Louis City A 0–0 D
17 Sep Los Angeles Galaxy H 4–2 W
10 Sep Portland Timbers A 0–2 L
Minnesota United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Oct Los Angeles FC A 1–5 L
01 Oct San Jose Earthquakes H 1–1 D
24 Sep St. Louis City H 1–2 L
21 Sep Los Angeles Galaxy A 3–4 L
17 Sep Sporting Kansas City H 0–1 L
10 Sep New England Revolution H 1–1 D

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' KICK OFF: Minnesota United FC gets underway.
  • 4' The deadlock is broken! Hassani Dotson gets on the scoresheet on 4 minutes.
  • 6' What composure from Denis Bouanga! The Gabon international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 11' USA international Wil Trapp has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 16' 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.
  • 21' The home supporters are growing impatient. Los Angeles FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 26' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steven Cherundolo might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 31' Los Angeles FC are deployed in a 4-3-3 today, looking to exploit space against Minnesota United FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 36' The deadlock is broken! Denis Bouanga gets on the scoresheet on 36 minutes.
  • 39' The referee has no hesitation. Emanuel Reynoso is booked for Minnesota United FC — card on 39.
  • 44' Miguel Tapias has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 285 appearances.
  • 46' Goal! Denis Bouanga scores his 118 goal in 340 matches.
  • 46' The whistle greets Ethan Bristow as he departs to be replaced by Bakaye Dibassy.
  • 51' Teemu Pukki, a Finland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 61' Emanuel Reynoso has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 24 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 63' Ryan Hollingshead is ready to make an impact after coming on for Diego Palacios at the 63 minute mark.
  • 66' A change in the Minnesota United FC ranks — Teemu Pukki exits the field as Mender Garcia enters on 66.
  • 67' Filip Krastev makes no mistake. The score reads 4-1 and Los Angeles FC are in front.
  • 69' Another change for Los Angeles FC made on 69 minute. Carlos Vela leaves to be changed by Stipe Biuk.
  • 72' Sang-bin Jeong gets the nod from Minnesota United FC. He replaces Emanuel Reynoso and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 75' It is a substitution in Los Angeles FC team. Denis Bouanga is replaced by Mario Gonzalez on 75 minute.
  • 80' Los Angeles FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 85' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 90' With 0 assists to his name this season, Dayne St. Clair is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Los Angeles FC.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Los Angeles FC take all three points.

Lineups

Los Angeles FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Cherundolo

Minnesota United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

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

2023-10-05 Los Angeles FC 5–1 Minnesota United FC 2023-07-16 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Los Angeles FC 2022-09-14 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Los Angeles FC 2022-05-02 Los Angeles FC 2–0 Minnesota United FC 2021-10-24 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC Form

2023-10-05 Los Angeles FC 5–1 Minnesota United FC W 2023-10-02 Los Angeles FC 0–1 Real Salt Lake L 2023-09-23 Philadelphia Union 0–0 Los Angeles FC D 2023-09-21 St. Louis City 0–0 Los Angeles FC D 2023-09-17 Los Angeles FC 4–2 Los Angeles Galaxy W 2023-09-10 Portland Timbers 2–0 Los Angeles FC L

Minnesota United FC Form

2023-10-05 Los Angeles FC 5–1 Minnesota United FC L 2023-10-01 Minnesota United FC 1–1 San Jose Earthquakes D 2023-09-24 Minnesota United FC 1–2 St. Louis City L 2023-09-21 Los Angeles Galaxy 4–3 Minnesota United FC L 2023-09-17 Minnesota United FC 0–1 Sporting Kansas City L 2023-09-10 Minnesota United FC 1–1 New England Revolution D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.53 Los Angeles FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97 Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for: Los Angeles FC to win 68% + Over 2.5 goals 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Los Angeles FC68% Draw19% Minnesota United FC13%
Actual: Los Angeles FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 3.5
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 67%
33%
± 3.5 46%
54%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Los Angeles FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
32%
Los Angeles FC or Minnesota United FC
81%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Los Angeles FC51% Draw37% Minnesota United FC12%
Actual: Los Angeles FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–1 not predicted
5 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 1
8.2%
3 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
7.6%
1 – 0
7.4%
4 – 0
5%
4 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 0
4.3%
3 – 2
3.7%
1 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Los Angeles FC

Handicap Los Angeles FC covers Push Minnesota United FC covers
-2.5 28% — 72%
-2 28% 20% 51%
-1.5 49% — 51%
-1 49% 21% 30%
-0.5 70% — 30%
+0.5 88% — 12%
+1 88% 8% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

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