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 27 games · 29 pts (2026/26)
- Los Angeles FC 28 games · 41 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #29 | Position | #21 |
| 29 | Points | 41 |
| 27 | Played | 28 |
| 7 / 8 / 12 | W / D / L | 11 / 8 / 9 |
| 40 | Scored | 43 |
| 49 | Conceded | 30 |
| -9 | GD | +13 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 1.46 |
| 26% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
20%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
46%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season
Los Angeles FC this season
Minnesota United FC are 29th (29 pts). Los Angeles FC are 21st (41 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
Los Angeles FC
0-15
4/4
16-30
6/5
31-45
9/4
46-60
4/5
61-75
4/5
76+
6/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 14 G | 2 A |
| Anthony Markanich | 8 G | 2 A |
Los Angeles FC
| Denis Bouanga | 14 G | 5 A |
| Esteban David Martinez | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Minnesota United FC is hosting Los Angeles FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Minnesota United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Minnesota United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Minnesota United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' The travelling Los Angeles FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 21' Carlos Vela has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 21 minutes.
- 24' Assisted by Kervin Arriaga with the perfectly-timed delivery and Emanuel Reynoso makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 29' Bakaye Dibassy has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 34' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 39' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Los Angeles FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 40' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Diego Palacios.
- 44' The referee calls foul for Ilie Sanchez. He receives a card.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! D.J. Taylor argues furiously but the card stands.
- 50' Both keepers have barely been tested. Minnesota United FC and Los Angeles FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 55' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 60' Mateusz Bogusz has so much to prove this time. He replaces Carlos Vela on 60 minute.
- 65' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 70' Teemu Pukki makes way for Sang-bin Jeong at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Minnesota United FC.
- 75' 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.
- 76' A tactical swap from Minnesota United FC — Kemar Lawrence on, Zarek Valentin off on 76 minutes.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Giorgio Chiellini. He replaces Denil Maldonado on 77 minute.
- 82' 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.
- 87' Denis Bouanga, a Gabon , has 2 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 88' Los Angeles FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nathan Ordaz is hanging Stipe Biuk on the field on 88 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Minnesota United FC 1-1 Los Angeles FC.
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 |
| Christian Ramirez | 2 |
| Mason Toye | 2 |
| Christian Ramirez | 2 |
| Emanuel Reynoso | 2 |
| Hassani Dotson | 2 |
| Filip Krastev | 1 |
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
1.3
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
Los Angeles FC xG
I would bet for:
Minnesota United FC or Los Angeles FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Los Angeles FC
65%
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
8.7%
0 – 1
8.1%
0 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
6.8%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Los Angeles FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

