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 27 games · 29 pts (2026/26)
- Los Angeles Galaxy 28 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Rubiel Vazquez
- Referee Adam Wienckowski
- Referee Ted Unkel
- Referee Alex Chilowicz
- Referee Jeremy Kieso
11 games this season
🟨 2.4/game
⚽ 8.6 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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 | 27 | 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 | St. Louis City | 27 | 47 |
| 18 | FC Dallas | 27 | 47 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 45 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #29 | Position | #23 |
| 29 | Points | 36 |
| 27 | Played | 28 |
| 7 / 8 / 12 | W / D / L | 9 / 9 / 10 |
| 40 | Scored | 37 |
| 49 | Conceded | 44 |
| -9 | GD | -7 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 26% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
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 29th (29 pts). Los Angeles Galaxy are 23rd (36 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 Galaxy
0-15
4/4
16-30
3/5
31-45
6/9
46-60
4/5
61-75
2/5
76+
9/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 14 G | 2 A |
| Anthony Markanich | 8 G | 2 A |
Los Angeles Galaxy
| Marco Reus | 7 G | 7 A |
| Klauss | 7 G | |
| Gabriel Pec | 5 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Allianz Field. Minnesota United FC are looking to make home advantage count against Los Angeles Galaxy.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Minnesota United FC in their trying to find a way past Los Angeles Galaxy's compact .
- 15' Minnesota United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' Abu Danladi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 290 appearances.
- 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Los Angeles Galaxy needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 33' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Diego Polenta.
- 38' Vito Mannone needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 43' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Minnesota United FC and Los Angeles Galaxy are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 44' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Giancarlo Gonzalez.
- 49' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 54' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 59' The energy levels are beginning to show. Adrian Heath might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 60' The crowd applauds Ethan Finlay as he leaves the pitch. Darwin Quintero steps in for Minnesota United FC.
- 65' Minnesota United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 67' The Minnesota United FC bench stirs into life. Angelo Rodriguez is withdrawn and Mason Toye gets his opportunity.
- 71' What a strike from Sebastian Lletget! The score is 0-1.
- 73' Fresh legs for Los Angeles Galaxy! Romain Alessandrini comes on to replace Uriel Antuna.
- 75' A stunning finish from Jonathan dos Santos — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 77' Abu Danladi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Robin Lod at the 77 minute mark.
- 80' Osvaldo Alonso has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 80.
- 85' Los Angeles Galaxy come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 87' Assisted by Darwin Quintero with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jan Gregus makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Romain Alessandrini argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' The whistle greets Sebastian Lletget as he departs to be replaced by Servando Carrasco.
- Full Time. Los Angeles Galaxy beats Minnesota United FC
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 |
| Kelvin Yeboah | 4 |
| Emanuel Reynoso | 4 |
| Bongokuhle Hlongwane | 4 |
| Sebastian Lletget | 4 |
| Billy Sharp | 3 |
| Dejan Joveljic | 3 |
| Marco Reus | 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
4 / 4
1.65
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65
Los Angeles Galaxy xG
I would bet for:
Minnesota United FC or Los Angeles Galaxy 74% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Los Angeles Galaxy win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Los Angeles Galaxy
64%
Minnesota United FC or Los Angeles Galaxy
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
8%
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
5.4%
1 – 0
5.4%
0 – 0
5.2%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
4.4%
2 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Los Angeles Galaxy covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 18% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Los Angeles Galaxy keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.