Los Angeles Galaxy vs Minnesota United FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Minnesota United FC — MLS at Dignity Health Sports Park.
- Los Angeles Galaxy 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
- Minnesota United FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Malik Badawi (USA)
- Assistant 1 Jeremy Hanson
- Assistant 2 Jeffrey Swartzel (USA)
8 games this season
🟨 3.8/game
⚽ 14.1 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Minnesota United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Mar | Portland Timbers | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Mar | Sporting Kansas City | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 01 Mar | Charlotte FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Feb | New York City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Mar | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Mar | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 08 Mar | Nashville SC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 28 Feb | FC Cincinnati | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Feb | Austin FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Los Angeles Galaxy | Minnesota United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #26 | Position | #25 |
| 44 | Points | 44 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 11 / 11 / 12 | W / D / L | 11 / 11 / 12 |
| 50 | Scored | 56 |
| 57 | Conceded | 58 |
| -7 | GD | -2 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 32% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
21%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
Los Angeles Galaxy are 26th (44 pts). Minnesota United FC are 25th (44 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Los Angeles Galaxy
0-15
6/9
16-30
5/6
31-45
9/12
46-60
6/8
61-75
4/6
76+
10/6
■ 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 Galaxy
| Klauss | 10 G | |
| Marco Reus | 8 G | 11 A |
| Gabriel Pec | 5 G | 4 A |
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 18 G | 4 A |
| Anthony Markanich | 9 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Los Angeles Galaxy get us underway at Dignity Health Sports Park.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Cameron Knowles might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Minnesota United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' Los Angeles Galaxy are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' Lucas Sanabria has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 8 cards already picked up this season.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Los Angeles Galaxy side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 40' With 1 assists to his name this season, Morris Duggan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Minnesota United FC.
- 44' Anthony Markanich is having his name booked by the referee on 44.
- 49' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 51' Anthony Markanich is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 5 goals this season for the .
- 56' Los Angeles Galaxy are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Minnesota United FC's 3-4-3 shape.
- 57' Marco Reus is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 7 goals this season for the .
- 61' Minnesota United FC make a change. Nicolas Romero trudges off to be replaced by Devin Padelford on 61 minutes.
- 63' Morris Duggan catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 63.
- 64' Fresh legs for Los Angeles Galaxy! Erik Thommy comes on to replace Lucas Sanabria.
- 67' Kelvin Yeboah does the damage! The net is bulging and Minnesota United FC surge ahead!
- 70' The referee calls foul for Elijah Wynder. He receives a card.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Miki Yamane. He replaces Mauricio Cuevas on 75 minute.
- 76' Harbor Miller is ready to make an impact after coming on for Elijah Wynder at the 76 minute mark.
- 81' The Minnesota United FC bench stirs into life. Owen Gene is withdrawn and Carlos Harvey gets his opportunity.
- 82' Kieran Chandler gets the nod from Minnesota United FC. He replaces Anthony Markanich and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 90' Los Angeles Galaxy player sees a card in front of him.
- 90' Time for substitution for Los Angeles Galaxy. Edwin Cerrillo is replaced by Maya Yoshida.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Los Angeles Galaxy 1-2 Minnesota United FC.
Lineups
Los Angeles Galaxy Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 18
- 12
- 99
-
6
Edwin Cerrillo ↓ Maya Yoshida 90'
- 15
-
3
Julian Aude ↓ John Nelson 64'
- 11
- 25
-
19
Mauricio Cuevas ↓ Miki Yamane 75'
-
8
Lucas Sanabria ↓ Erik Thommy 64'
-
22
Elijah Wynder ↓ Harbor Miller 76'
Bench
-
4
Maya Yoshida ↑ 90'
-
27
Erik Thommy ↑ 64'
-
2
Miki Yamane ↑ 75'
-
14
John Nelson ↑ 64'
- 1
- 16
- 20
- 24
-
26
Harbor Miller ↑ 76'
Coach
Greg Vanney
Minnesota United FC Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 3
- 26
- 8
- 12
- 5
-
9
Kelvin Yeboah ↓ Mamadou Dieng 90'
-
30
Owen Gene ↓ Carlos Harvey 81'
- 25
- 13
- 23
- 28
Bench
-
67
Carlos Harvey ↑ 81'
- 7
- 27
- 1
-
21
Bongokuhle Hlongwane ↑ 81'
-
2
Devin Padelford ↑ 61'
-
33
Kieran Chandler ↑ 82'
-
29
Mamadou Dieng ↑ 90'
- 18
Coach
Cameron Knowles
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Teemu Pukki | 6 |
| Bongokuhle Hlongwane | 4 |
| Sebastian Lletget | 4 |
| Kelvin Yeboah | 4 |
| Emanuel Reynoso | 4 |
| Dejan Joveljic | 3 |
| Billy Sharp | 3 |
| Javier Hernandez | 2 |
Head to Head
Los Angeles Galaxy Form
2026-04-05
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–2
Minnesota United FC
L
2026-03-22
Portland Timbers
1–1
Los Angeles Galaxy
D
2026-03-15
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–2
Sporting Kansas City
L
2026-03-08
Colorado Rapids SC
4–1
Los Angeles Galaxy
L
2026-03-01
Los Angeles Galaxy
3–0
Charlotte FC
W
2026-02-23
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–1
New York City FC
D
Minnesota United FC Form
2026-04-05
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–2
Minnesota United FC
W
2026-03-22
Minnesota United FC
0–0
Seattle Sounders FC
D
2026-03-15
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
6–0
Minnesota United FC
L
2026-03-08
Nashville SC
3–1
Minnesota United FC
L
2026-02-28
Minnesota United FC
1–0
FC Cincinnati
W
2026-02-22
Austin FC
2–2
Minnesota United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.94
Los Angeles Galaxy xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for:
Los Angeles Galaxy or Minnesota United FC 75% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Minnesota United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.51
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 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Los Angeles Galaxy or Draw
68%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
57%
Los Angeles Galaxy or Minnesota United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
5.7%
3 – 1
5.5%
1 – 0
5.2%
0 – 0
4.4%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 1
4.1%
0 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Los Angeles Galaxy
| Handicap | Los Angeles Galaxy covers | Push | Minnesota United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 19% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Los Angeles Galaxy keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

