Minnesota United FC vs Los Angeles FC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Minnesota United FC vs Los Angeles FC — MLS at Allianz Field.
- Minnesota United FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
- Los Angeles FC 34 games · 47 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul | Los Angeles FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Jul | Houston Dynamo | A | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Jul | Austin FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 02 Jul | Portland Timbers | H | 4–1 | W |
| 25 Jun | Real Salt Lake | A | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Jun | Montreal Impact FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul | Minnesota United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Jul | St. Louis City | H | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Jul | San Jose Earthquakes | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Jul | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Jul | FC Dallas | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Jun | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Minnesota United FC | Los Angeles FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #25 | Position | #21 |
| 44 | Points | 47 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 11 / 11 / 12 | W / D / L | 12 / 11 / 11 |
| 56 | Scored | 52 |
| 58 | Conceded | 40 |
| -2 | GD | +12 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.38 |
| 32% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season
Los Angeles FC this season
Minnesota United FC are 25th (44 pts). Los Angeles FC are 21st (47 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
Los Angeles FC
0-15
4/5
16-30
6/6
31-45
10/8
46-60
7/7
61-75
7/6
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 18 G | 4 A |
| Anthony Markanich | 9 G | 2 A |
Los Angeles FC
| Denis Bouanga | 18 G | 5 A |
| Heung-min Son | 7 G | 11 A |
| Esteban David Martinez | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Minnesota United FC welcome Los Angeles FC for this crunch clash at Allianz Field.
- 5' Minnesota United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Minnesota United FC and Los Angeles FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Bongokuhle Hlongwane, as he is very good at scoring at Allianz Field with 12 goals in the last 11 games.
- 20' Los Angeles FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 21' Brilliant from the ! Carlos Vela makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 21.
- 24' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Emanuel Reynoso makes it 1-1.
- 29' Giorgio Chiellini, a Italy , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 34' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 39' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Minnesota United FC and Los Angeles FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 40' The referee shows Los Angeles FC player a card on 40.
- 44' Ilie Sanchez is having his name booked by the referee on 44.
- 45' Poor challenge from D.J. Taylor. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 50' Minnesota United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 55' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 55 minutes.
- 60' Time for substitution for Los Angeles FC. Carlos Vela is replaced by Mateusz Bogusz.
- 65' Over 65 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 70' Sang-bin Jeong is ready to make an impact after coming on for Teemu Pukki at the 70 minute mark.
- 75' Stipe Biuk needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 76' Fresh legs for Minnesota United FC! Kemar Lawrence comes on to replace Zarek Valentin.
- 77' Los Angeles FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Giorgio Chiellini is hanging Denil Maldonado on the field on 77 minute.
- 82' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 87' Minnesota United FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Los Angeles FC's 4-3-3 shape.
- 88' Another change for Los Angeles FC made on 88 minute. Stipe Biuk leaves to be changed by Nathan Ordaz.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Minnesota United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
22
Teemu Pukki ↓ Sang-bin Jeong 70'
- 12
-
3
Zarek Valentin ↓ Kemar Lawrence 76'
- 20
- 15
- 10
- 31
- 97
- 27
- 21
- 33
Bench
-
92
Kemar Lawrence ↑ 76'
- 1
- 14
- 23
- 18
- 8
- 28
-
11
Sang-bin Jeong ↑ 70'
- 22
Los Angeles FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 12
- 99
-
6
Ilie Sanchez ↓ Erik Duenas 88'
- 24
- 33
- 77
-
10
Carlos Vela ↓ Mateusz Bogusz 60'
- 23
- 20
- 2
-
7
Stipe Biuk ↓ Nathan Ordaz 88'
Bench
- 1
-
14
Giorgio Chiellini ↑ 77'
-
19
Mateusz Bogusz ↑ 60'
-
18
Erik Duenas ↑ 88'
- 5
- 17
- 80
-
27
Nathan Ordaz ↑ 88'
- 43
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Denis Bouanga | 5 |
| Carlos Vela | 4 |
| Mason Toye | 2 |
| Christian Ramirez | 2 |
| Joaquin Pereyra | 2 |
| Emanuel Reynoso | 2 |
| Hassani Dotson | 2 |
| Christian Ramirez | 2 |
Head to Head
Minnesota United FC Form
2023-07-16
Minnesota United FC
1–1
Los Angeles FC
D
2023-07-13
Houston Dynamo
0–3
Minnesota United FC
W
2023-07-09
Minnesota United FC
1–4
Austin FC
L
2023-07-02
Minnesota United FC
4–1
Portland Timbers
W
2023-06-25
Real Salt Lake
2–2
Minnesota United FC
D
2023-06-10
Montreal Impact FC
4–0
Minnesota United FC
L
Los Angeles FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.42
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
Los Angeles FC xG
I would bet for:
Minnesota United FC or Los Angeles FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
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 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Los Angeles FC
62%
Minnesota United FC or Los Angeles FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 0
7.3%
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 0
6.9%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Los Angeles FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 18% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 19% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

