Minnesota United FC vs Los Angeles FC, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Minnesota United FC vs Los Angeles FC — MLS at Allianz Field.
- Minnesota United FC 15 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- Los Angeles FC 15 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | Los Angeles FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Sep | Portland Timbers | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Sep | FC Dallas | H | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Sep | Real Salt Lake | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Aug | Houston Dynamo | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Aug | Austin FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | Minnesota United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Sep | FC Dallas | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Sep | Real Salt Lake | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Sep | Houston Dynamo | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Aug | Austin FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 21 Aug | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Minnesota United FC | Los Angeles FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | Position | #20 |
| 22 | Points | 24 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 6 / 4 / 5 | W / D / L | 7 / 3 / 5 |
| 18 | Scored | 24 |
| 22 | Conceded | 17 |
| -4 | GD | +7 |
| 1.47 | PPG | 1.60 |
| 40% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
20%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
60%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season
Los Angeles FC this season
Minnesota United FC are 23rd (22 pts). Los Angeles FC are 20th (24 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Los Angeles FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
4/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/5
61-75
3/2
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Minnesota United FC host Los Angeles FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Gareth Bale suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' The 30-year-old Kellyn Acosta has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Minnesota United FC and Los Angeles FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 30' 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.
- 35' Minnesota United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Los Angeles FC backline.
- 36' A meaty challenge results in booking for Cristian Arango on 36.
- 37' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Cristian Arango.
- 42' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 45' What composure from Brent Kallman! The USA international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 46' Abu Danladi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Robin Lod at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 52' The referee shows Minnesota United FC player a Yellow card on 52.
- 57' Minnesota United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 62' Kwadwo Opoku gets the nod from Los Angeles FC. He replaces Gareth Bale and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' Magnificent from Carlos Vela! That is 94 goals in 285 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 67' Minnesota United FC make a change. Abu Danladi trudges off to be replaced by Joseph Rosales on 67 minutes.
- 72' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steven Cherundolo might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 75' Mender Garcia makes way for Jonathan Gonzalez at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Minnesota United FC.
- 80' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 85' Supporters expect more eagerness from Latif Blessing, as he is very good at scoring at Allianz Field with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 87' Time for substitution for Los Angeles FC. Eddie Segura is replaced by Giorgio Chiellini.
- 88' Poor challenge from Emanuel Reynoso. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Minnesota United FC 1-1 Los Angeles FC.
Lineups
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Robin Lod ↓ Abu Danladi 46'
- 92
- 20
- 15
- 14
- 10
- 9
- 97
- 27
- 33
- 28
Bench
- 13
- 1
-
6
Jonathan Gonzalez ↑ 75'
- 91
- 11
-
18
Abu Danladi ↑ 46'
- 36
- 8
- 2
Coach
Adrian Heath
Los Angeles FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
99
Denis Bouanga ↓ Tello 62'
-
11
Gareth Bale ↓ Kwadwo Opoku 62'
- 9
- 6
- 10
- 7
- 23
- 25
- 4
- 16
- 3
Bench
-
37
Tello ↑ 62'
-
14
Giorgio Chiellini ↑ 87'
- 77
- 32
-
20
Jose Cifuentes ↑ 46'
-
22
Kwadwo Opoku ↑ 62'
- 28
Coach
Steven Cherundolo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Denis Bouanga | 5 |
| Carlos Vela | 4 |
| Emanuel Reynoso | 2 |
| Hassani Dotson | 2 |
| Christian Ramirez | 2 |
| Mason Toye | 2 |
| Christian Ramirez | 2 |
| Bongokuhle Hlongwane | 1 |
Head to Head
Minnesota United FC Form
2022-09-14
Minnesota United FC
1–1
Los Angeles FC
D
2022-09-11
Portland Timbers
1–0
Minnesota United FC
L
2022-09-03
Minnesota United FC
0–3
FC Dallas
L
2022-09-01
Real Salt Lake
3–0
Minnesota United FC
L
2022-08-27
Minnesota United FC
2–1
Houston Dynamo
W
2022-08-21
Minnesota United FC
2–1
Austin FC
W
Los Angeles FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.18
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Los Angeles FC xG
I would bet for:
Minnesota United FC or Los Angeles FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Los Angeles FC
66%
Minnesota United FC or Los Angeles FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Minnesota United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9.9%
0 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
8.3%
1 – 0
8.2%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 3
3.8%
0 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Los Angeles FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 18% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 21% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.