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 28 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
- Minnesota United FC 27 games · 29 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Malik Badawi (USA)
- Assistant 1 Jeremy Hanson
- Assistant 2 Jeffrey Swartzel (USA)
6 games this season
🟨 3.5/game
⚽ 11.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 27 | 60 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 27 | 46 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 27 | 43 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire FC | 26 | 42 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 27 | 39 |
| 7 | Orlando City SC | 27 | 34 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 27 | 33 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 26 | 33 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 26 | 33 |
| 11 | D.C. United SC | 26 | 30 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew SC | 27 | 29 |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 27 | 29 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 27 | 27 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 27 | 24 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 26 | 50 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 27 | 47 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 45 |
| 19 | St. Louis City | 26 | 44 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 27 | 44 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 28 | 41 |
| 22 | Colorado Rapids SC | 27 | 36 |
| 23 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 28 | 36 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 26 | 35 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 27 | 32 |
| 26 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 32 |
| 27 | Real Salt Lake | 27 | 32 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 27 | 31 |
| 29 | Minnesota United FC | 27 | 29 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 26 | 21 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | Position | #29 |
| 36 | Points | 29 |
| 28 | Played | 27 |
| 9 / 9 / 10 | W / D / L | 7 / 8 / 12 |
| 37 | Scored | 40 |
| 44 | Conceded | 49 |
| -7 | GD | -9 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.07 |
| 32% | Win % | 26% |
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
22%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
Los Angeles Galaxy are 23rd (36 pts). Minnesota United FC are 29th (29 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Los Angeles Galaxy
0-15
4/4
16-30
3/5
31-45
6/9
46-60
4/5
61-75
2/5
76+
9/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Minnesota United FC
0-15
4/7
16-30
4/9
31-45
6/2
46-60
4/5
61-75
7/4
76+
5/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Los Angeles Galaxy
| Marco Reus | 7 G | 7 A |
| Klauss | 7 G | |
| Gabriel Pec | 5 G | 4 A |
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 14 G | 2 A |
| Anthony Markanich | 8 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Los Angeles Galaxy to score. At the same time, Minnesota United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Mamadou Dieng has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 293 appearances.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Tomas Chancalay has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 4 goals to his name this season.
- 20' Marco Reus has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 6 goals this season.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Los Angeles Galaxy is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Los Angeles Galaxy and Minnesota United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 35' Nectarios Triantis needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 40' Both keepers have barely been tested. Los Angeles Galaxy and Minnesota United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 44' A moment of madness from Anthony Markanich on 44 minutes earns him a card. Minnesota United FC will be frustrated.
- 49' Los Angeles Galaxy currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 51' Anthony Markanich is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 4 goals this season for the .
- 56' It’s high time Greg Vanney made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 57' Marco Reus adds to his 6 season tally! Los Angeles Galaxy lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 61' Minnesota United FC make a change. Nicolas Romero trudges off to be replaced by Devin Padelford on 61 minutes.
- 63' That looks like a foul for a card for Morris Duggan.
- 64' Another substitution for Los Angeles Galaxy to replace Lucas Sanabria by Erik Thommy on 64 minute.
- 67' Sensational shot from Kelvin Yeboah. Minnesota United FC is back in the lead.
- 70' Los Angeles Galaxy player sees a card in front of him.
- 75' A change in the Los Angeles Galaxy ranks — Mauricio Cuevas exits the field as Miki Yamane enters on 75.
- 76' It is a substitution in Los Angeles Galaxy team. Elijah Wynder is replaced by Harbor Miller on 76 minute.
- 81' The Minnesota United FC bench stirs into life. Owen Gene is withdrawn and Carlos Harvey gets his opportunity.
- 82' Minnesota United FC make a change. Anthony Markanich trudges off to be replaced by Kieran Chandler on 82 minutes.
- 87' Minnesota United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 90' Carlos Garces catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
- 90' Maya Yoshida is replacing Edwin Cerrillo for the Los Angeles Galaxy side.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-2.
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 |
| Billy Sharp | 3 |
| Dejan Joveljic | 3 |
| Angelo Rodriguez | 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
1.91
Los Angeles Galaxy xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for:
Los Angeles Galaxy or Minnesota United FC 74% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Minnesota United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.35
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Los Angeles Galaxy or Draw
70%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
56%
Los Angeles Galaxy or Minnesota United FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 0
5%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
4%
0 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Los Angeles Galaxy
| Handicap | Los Angeles Galaxy covers | Push | Minnesota United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 14% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 20% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 15% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Los Angeles Galaxy keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

