Thursday , 2 July 2026

Minnesota United FC vs Los Angeles FC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2023
Minnesota United FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Los Angeles FC
Sun 16 Jul 2023 · 00:30 UTC Allianz Field HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 21' Carlos Vela
Emanuel Reynoso 24' 1–1
Y 40' Diego Palacios
Y 44' Ilie Sanchez
D.J. Taylor 45' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Minnesota United FC vs Los Angeles FC — MLS at Allianz Field.

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

3
5
7
Minnesota United FC 15 games · Avg 2.5 goals Los Angeles FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-07-16 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Los Angeles FC 2022-09-14 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Los Angeles FC 2022-05-02 Los Angeles FC 2–0 Minnesota United FC 2021-10-24 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Los Angeles FC 2021-07-29 Los Angeles FC 2–2 Minnesota United FC

Recent Form

Minnesota United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Los Angeles FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#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)
20% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
60% Clean Sheets
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' Welcome to Allianz Field that hosts another battle between Minnesota United FC and Los Angeles FC.
  • 5' Minnesota United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Los Angeles FC backline.
  • 10' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 21' GOAL! Carlos Vela scores on 21.
  • 24' Assisted by Kervin Arriaga with the perfectly-timed delivery and Emanuel Reynoso makes no mistake. 1-1!
  • 29' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 34' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 39' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 40' Poor challenge from Diego Palacios. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 44' That looks like a foul for a card for Ilie Sanchez.
  • 45' The referee calls foul for D.J. Taylor. He receives a card.
  • 50' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 55' Minnesota United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 60' Mateusz Bogusz gets the nod from Los Angeles FC. He replaces Carlos Vela and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' Minnesota United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 70' Minnesota United FC make a change. Teemu Pukki trudges off to be replaced by Sang-bin Jeong on 70 minutes.
  • 75' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Los Angeles FC that had 285 games and scored 571 goals.
  • 76' Fresh legs for Minnesota United FC! Kemar Lawrence comes on to replace Zarek Valentin.
  • 77' The whistle greets Denil Maldonado as he departs to be replaced by Giorgio Chiellini.
  • 82' Denis Bouanga has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 33 cards already picked up this season.
  • 87' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 88' It is a substitution in Los Angeles FC team. Stipe Biuk is replaced by Nathan Ordaz on 88 minute.
  • It finishes all square. Minnesota United FC and Los Angeles FC share the spoils 1-1.

Lineups

Minnesota United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Los Angeles FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Denis Bouanga 5
Carlos Vela 4
Mason Toye 2
Christian Ramirez 2
Emanuel Reynoso 2
Hassani Dotson 2
Christian Ramirez 2
Cristian Arango 1

Head to Head

2023-07-16 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Los Angeles FC 2022-09-14 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Los Angeles FC 2022-05-02 Los Angeles FC 2–0 Minnesota United FC 2021-10-24 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Los Angeles FC 2021-07-29 Los Angeles FC 2–2 Minnesota United FC

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

2023-07-16 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Los Angeles FC D 2023-07-13 Los Angeles FC 3–0 St. Louis City W 2023-07-09 Los Angeles FC 1–1 San Jose Earthquakes D 2023-07-05 Los Angeles Galaxy 2–1 Los Angeles FC L 2023-07-02 FC Dallas 2–0 Los Angeles FC L 2023-06-25 Los Angeles FC 2–3 Vancouver Whitecaps FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.21 Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39 Los Angeles FC xG
I would bet for: Minnesota United FC or Los Angeles FC 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Minnesota United FC36% Draw28% Los Angeles FC36%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Minnesota United FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Los Angeles FC
64%
Minnesota United FC or Los Angeles FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Minnesota United FC23% Draw48% Los Angeles FC29%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9.5%
0 – 1
9.3%
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
3%

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
31% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.