Minnesota United FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Minnesota United FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy — MLS at Allianz Field.
- Minnesota United FC 15 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- Los Angeles Galaxy 15 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 May | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 08 May | FC Cincinnati | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 May | Los Angeles FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Apr | Chicago Fire FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Minnesota United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 May | FC Dallas | H | 1–3 | L |
| 08 May | Austin FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Apr | Real Salt Lake | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Apr | Nashville SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | Chicago Fire FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Minnesota United FC | Los Angeles Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | Position | #24 |
| 22 | Points | 20 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 6 / 4 / 5 | W / D / L | 5 / 5 / 5 |
| 18 | Scored | 22 |
| 22 | Conceded | 22 |
| -4 | GD | +0 |
| 1.47 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 40% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
82%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
82%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
20%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
Minnesota United FC are 23rd (22 pts). Los Angeles Galaxy are 24th (20 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 Galaxy
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
4/5
46-60
2/2
61-75
–/2
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Allianz Field!
- 2' The referee shows Los Angeles Galaxy player a Yellow card on 2.
- 7' Derrick Williams is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Minnesota United FC tonight.
- 12' 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.
- 17' Los Angeles Galaxy 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.
- 22' France international Samuel Grandsir has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 27' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Minnesota United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 32' Minnesota United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 35' A meaty challenge results in booking for Michael Boxall on 35.
- 40' Minnesota United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Los Angeles Galaxy backline.
- 41' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kervin Arriaga on 41 minutes.
- 46' A tactical swap from Los Angeles Galaxy — Sacha Kljestan on, Rayan Raveloson off on 46 minutes.
- 51' A quiet spell here at Allianz Field. Los Angeles Galaxy seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 56' 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.
- 61' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Adrian Heath will be considering his options from the bench.
- 62' Another change for Minnesota United FC made on 62 minute. Bongokuhle Hlongwane leaves to be changed by Abu Danladi.
- 67' Los Angeles Galaxy come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 69' Victor Vazquez is replacing Kevin Cabral for the Los Angeles Galaxy side.
- 70' Los Angeles Galaxy make a change. Kevin Cabral trudges off to be replaced by Victor Vazquez on 70 minutes.
- 73' A tactical swap from Minnesota United FC — Luis Amarilla on, Franco Fragapane off on 73 minutes.
- 75' Chase Gasper is ready to make an impact after coming on for Raheem Edwards at the 75 minute mark.
- 80' The energy levels are beginning to show. Adrian Heath might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 82' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Sacha Kljestan makes it 0-1.
- 83' GOAL! Sacha Kljestan fires home to make it 0-2!
- 84' Adrien Hunou gets the nod from Minnesota United FC. He replaces Wil Trapp and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' Daniel Aguirre has so much to prove this time. He replaces Javier Hernandez on 86 minute.
- 87' GOAL! Robin Lod fires home to make it 1-2!
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 17
- 92
-
20
Wil Trapp ↓ Adrien Hunou 84'
- 15
- 7
- 10
- 97
- 27
- 21
- 33
Bench
-
23
Adrien Hunou ↑ 84'
- 5
- 1
- 91
- 14
-
18
Abu Danladi ↑ 62'
-
9
Luis Amarilla ↑ 73'
- 36
- 8
Coach
Adrian Heath
Los Angeles Galaxy Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 14
- 3
- 11
- 6
-
9
Kevin Cabral ↓ Victor Vazquez 70'
- 10
- 8
-
44
Raheem Edwards ↓ Chase Gasper 75'
- 2
- 20
Bench
- 33
-
7
Victor Vazquez ↑ 70'
- 99
- 18
-
16
Sacha Kljestan ↑ 46'
- 26
-
77
Chase Gasper ↑ 75'
-
37
Daniel Aguirre ↑ 86'
- 24
Coach
Greg Vanney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Teemu Pukki | 6 |
| Emanuel Reynoso | 4 |
| Bongokuhle Hlongwane | 4 |
| Sebastian Lletget | 4 |
| Billy Sharp | 3 |
| Dejan Joveljic | 3 |
| Kelvin Yeboah | 3 |
| Robin Lod | 2 |
Head to Head
Minnesota United FC Form
2022-05-19
Minnesota United FC
1–1
Los Angeles Galaxy
D
2022-05-15
Seattle Sounders FC
3–1
Minnesota United FC
L
2022-05-08
Minnesota United FC
0–1
FC Cincinnati
L
2022-05-02
Los Angeles FC
2–0
Minnesota United FC
L
2022-04-23
Minnesota United FC
3–0
Chicago Fire FC
W
2022-04-17
Minnesota United FC
3–1
Colorado Rapids SC
W
Los Angeles Galaxy Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.26
Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Los Angeles Galaxy xG
I would bet for:
Minnesota United FC or Los Angeles Galaxy 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.39
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Minnesota United FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Los Angeles Galaxy
62%
Minnesota United FC or Los Angeles Galaxy
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.3%
1 – 0
10.4%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC
| Handicap | Minnesota United FC covers | Push | Los Angeles Galaxy covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Los Angeles Galaxy keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

