Minnesota United FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS 2026 CONFERENCE QUARTER FINALS
Overview
Match Preview
Minnesota United FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy — MLS at Allianz Field.
- Minnesota United FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
- Los Angeles Galaxy 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Rubiel Vazquez
- Referee Adam Wienckowski
- Referee Ted Unkel
- Referee Alex Chilowicz
- Referee Jeremy Kieso
16 games this season
🟨 2.7/game
⚽ 10.9 goals/game
🟥 3 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Oct | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Sep | Los Angeles FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Sep | Sporting Kansas City | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Sep | Portland Timbers | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Sep | Real Salt Lake | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | Minnesota United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Oct | Houston Dynamo | A | 2–4 | L |
| 29 Sep | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 26 Sep | Real Salt Lake | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Sep | Montreal Impact FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Sep | Sporting Kansas City | H | 7–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Minnesota United FC | Los Angeles Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| #25 | Position | #26 |
| 44 | Points | 44 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 11 / 11 / 12 | W / D / L | 11 / 11 / 12 |
| 56 | Scored | 50 |
| 58 | Conceded | 57 |
| -2 | GD | -7 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 32% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
18%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
Minnesota United FC are 25th (44 pts). Los Angeles Galaxy are 26th (44 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 Galaxy
0-15
6/9
16-30
5/6
31-45
9/12
46-60
6/8
61-75
4/6
76+
10/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 18 G | 4 A |
| Anthony Markanich | 9 G | 2 A |
Los Angeles Galaxy
| Klauss | 10 G | |
| Marco Reus | 8 G | 11 A |
| Gabriel Pec | 5 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Allianz Field. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Minnesota United FC and Los Angeles Galaxy.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' 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.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Minnesota United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' Los Angeles Galaxy looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Marco Reus scoring 2 goals.
- 33' A meaty challenge results in booking for Diego Polenta on 33.
- 38' 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.
- 43' It’s high time Guillermo Schelotto made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 44' Giancarlo Gonzalez is having his name booked by the referee on 44.
- 49' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Minnesota United FC and Los Angeles Galaxy are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 54' Minnesota United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 59' A quiet spell here at Allianz Field. Los Angeles Galaxy seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 60' Darwin Quintero is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ethan Finlay at the 60 minute mark.
- 65' Minnesota United FC have won 449 goals from 301 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 67' The Minnesota United FC bench stirs into life. Angelo Rodriguez is withdrawn and Mason Toye gets his opportunity.
- 71' What composure from Sebastian Lletget! The USA international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 73' Los Angeles Galaxy make a change. Uriel Antuna trudges off to be replaced by Romain Alessandrini on 73 minutes.
- 75' Jonathan dos Santos adds to his 0 season tally! Los Angeles Galaxy lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Abu Danladi. He replaces Robin Lod on 77 minute.
- 80' Controversy at the stadium! Osvaldo Alonso argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 85' Minnesota United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 87' GOAL! Jan Gregus scores on 87. Assisted by Darwin Quintero
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Romain Alessandrini on 90 minutes.
- 90' Servando Carrasco gets the nod from Los Angeles Galaxy. He replaces Sebastian Lletget and will look to change the dynamic.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Los Angeles Galaxy to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 19
-
16
Robin Lod ↓ Abu Danladi 77'
- 3
- 6
-
9
Angelo Rodriguez ↓ Mason Toye 67'
- 15
-
13
Ethan Finlay ↓ Darwin Quintero 60'
- 7
- 8
- 77
Bench
- 12
-
25
Darwin Quintero ↑ 60'
- 10
-
99
Abu Danladi ↑ 77'
-
23
Mason Toye ↑ 67'
- 31
- 97
Coach
Adrian Heath
Los Angeles Galaxy Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 21
- 9
- 2
- 8
- 17
- 1
- 5
- 4
- 10
- 3
Bench
- 25
-
7
Romain Alessandrini ↑ 73'
- 12
-
6
Servando Carrasco ↑ 90'
- 11
- 28
- 22
Coach
Guillermo Schelotto
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Teemu Pukki | 6 |
| Bongokuhle Hlongwane | 4 |
| Sebastian Lletget | 4 |
| Kelvin Yeboah | 4 |
| Emanuel Reynoso | 4 |
| Dejan Joveljic | 3 |
| Billy Sharp | 3 |
| Sacha Kljestan | 2 |
Head to Head
Minnesota United FC Form
2019-10-21
Minnesota United FC
1–2
Los Angeles Galaxy
L
2019-10-06
Seattle Sounders FC
1–0
Minnesota United FC
L
2019-09-29
Minnesota United FC
1–1
Los Angeles FC
D
2019-09-26
Minnesota United FC
2–1
Sporting Kansas City
W
2019-09-22
Portland Timbers
0–0
Minnesota United FC
D
2019-09-15
Minnesota United FC
3–1
Real Salt Lake
W
Los Angeles Galaxy Form
2019-10-21
Minnesota United FC
1–2
Los Angeles Galaxy
W
2019-10-06
Houston Dynamo
4–2
Los Angeles Galaxy
L
2019-09-29
Los Angeles Galaxy
3–4
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
2019-09-26
Real Salt Lake
1–2
Los Angeles Galaxy
W
2019-09-22
Los Angeles Galaxy
2–1
Montreal Impact FC
W
2019-09-16
Los Angeles Galaxy
7–2
Sporting Kansas City
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.79
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.68
Los Angeles Galaxy xG
I would bet for:
Minnesota United FC or Los Angeles Galaxy 75% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Los Angeles Galaxy win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.47
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Los Angeles Galaxy
62%
Minnesota United FC or Los Angeles Galaxy
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 0
4.9%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 1
4.6%
0 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
4.2%
3 – 2
4%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Los Angeles Galaxy covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 12% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 18% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 17% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Los Angeles Galaxy keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.