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LA Galaxy 6-2 Minnesota United


Major League Soccer MLS Cup - Conference Semi-finals
Dignity Health Sports Park

1'
Gabriel Pec
6'
K. Yeboah
18'
D. Joveljic
M. Reus
37'
J. Paintsil
D. Joveljic
45'
J. Paintsil
45+4'
K. Yeboah
50'
Gabriel Pec
C. Garces
53'
B. Hlongwane
58'
R. Puig
62'
H. Dotson
68'
J. Diaz
78'
Gabriel Pec
Gabriel Pec
82'
J. Diaz
82'
J. Diaz
86'
J. Paintsil
89'
D. Joveljic
90+4'
M. Delgado

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
1.75
3.75
4.50
Prob.
57.1%
26.7%
22.2%

Key points

• LA Galaxy are on a three-game winning streak with 19 goals scored in their last six matches.
• Minnesota United are unbeaten in their last six matches, showcasing strong defensive capabilities.
• LA Galaxy have a powerful home record, winning six consecutive home matches and scoring 20 goals.
• Minnesota United have kept four clean sheets in their last six away matches, conceding only two goals.
• Both teams have shown contrasting scoring styles, with LA Galaxy favoring high-scoring games and Minnesota leaning towards low-scoring affairs.
• LA Galaxy’s offensive dominance could challenge Minnesota’s strong defense in this matchup.

Current streaks

LA Galaxy

Wins
2
Since a win
0
Losses
0
Since a loss
2
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
1

Minnesota United

Wins
0
Since a win
2
Losses
0
Since a loss
7
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
1

Recent form

LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy are in impressive form, currently sitting second in the league table with 64 points from 34 games. The team have won five of their last six matches, including a current three-game winning streak. Their attack has been particularly potent, scoring an impressive 19 goals in their last six games, averaging 3.17 goals per match. Two standout high-scoring games include a 5-0 thrashing of Colorado Rapids and a 4-1 away victory against the same team in their most recent fixture. The Galaxy's goalscoring prowess is further highlighted by the fact that all of their last six games have seen over 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring in 83% of these matches. Despite their attacking success, there's room for improvement defensively, as they've managed only one clean sheet in this period.

Minnesota United

Minnesota United have shown impressive form in their recent matches, remaining unbeaten in their last six games with three wins and three draws. The team's defensive prowess stands out, having conceded only two goals in this period and keeping four clean sheets, including three consecutive shutouts against Real Salt Lake and Vancouver Whitecaps. Their attack has also been potent, particularly in their 4-1 victory over St. Louis CITY, which was their highest-scoring match in this run. Minnesota's current streak of seven games without a defeat is noteworthy, demonstrating their resilience and consistency. Despite the relatively low-scoring nature of most of their recent matches, with 67% of games seeing under 2.5 goals, Minnesota United have managed to maintain their sixth position in the league table, accumulating 52 points from 34 games.

LA Galaxy

2th · 19-7-8 · 69-50 (+19) · 64 pts
Last 6
WWWLWW
Results
W5 D0 L1
Goals scored
19
Per game
3.2
Goals against
7
Per game
1.2
Goal difference
+12
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
4.33
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
0%
Over 2.5
100%
· Major League Soccer
Colorado Rapids
1 - 4
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
5 - 0
Colorado Rapids
· Major League Soccer
Houston Dynamo
2 - 1
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
2 - 1
Austin FC
· Major League Soccer
Colorado Rapids
1 - 3
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
4 - 2
Vancouver Whitecaps

Minnesota United

6th · 15-7-12 · 58-49 (+9) · 52 pts
Last 6
WDWWDD
Results
W3 D3 L0
Goals scored
9
Per game
1.5
Goals against
2
Per game
0.3
Goal difference
+7
Clean sheets
4
Total goals avg
1.83
Both teams scored
33%
Under 2.5
67%
Over 2.5
33%
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
1 - 1
Real Salt Lake
· Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake
0 - 0
Minnesota United
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
4 - 1
St. Louis CITY
· Major League Soccer
Vancouver Whitecaps
0 - 1
Minnesota United
· Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake
0 - 0
Minnesota United
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
3 - 0
Colorado Rapids

Recent home/away form

LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy have been in scintillating form at home, boasting an impressive six-match winning streak. Their attacking prowess has been particularly noteworthy, with the team scoring a remarkable 20 goals in these six games, averaging 3.33 goals per match. The Galaxy's 5-0 thrashing of Colorado Rapids stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair, showcasing their offensive capabilities. Their defensive performance has also been solid, conceding just 1.17 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets during this run. The team's ability to produce high-scoring matches is evident, with 83% of these games seeing over 2.5 goals. Perhaps most impressively, LA Galaxy have outscored their opponents by a margin of 13 goals across these six home fixtures, demonstrating their dominance on home turf.

Minnesota United

Minnesota United have been in impressive form away from home, demonstrating a solid defensive record and consistent attacking threat. The Loons have gone unbeaten in their last six away matches, with four wins and two draws. Notably, they've kept four clean sheets during this run, conceding only two goals in total. Their most convincing victory came against St. Louis CITY, where they netted three goals in a 3-1 win. Minnesota United's recent away form has been characterised by low-scoring affairs, with four out of six matches featuring under 2.5 goals. However, they've managed to find the back of the net in five out of these six games, showcasing their ability to grind out results on the road. This strong away performance has undoubtedly contributed to their current 6th position in the league standings.

LA Galaxy

2th · 19-7-8 · 69-50 (+19) · 64 pts
Last 6
WWWWWW
Results
W6 D0 L0
Goals scored
20
Per game
3.3
Goals against
7
Per game
1.2
Goal difference
+13
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
4.5
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
17%
Over 2.5
83%
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
5 - 0
Colorado Rapids
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
2 - 1
Austin FC
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
4 - 2
Vancouver Whitecaps
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
4 - 2
Los Angeles FC
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
2 - 0
Atlanta United
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
3 - 2
Portland Timbers

Minnesota United

6th · 15-7-12 · 58-49 (+9) · 52 pts
Last 6
WWWDWD
Results
W4 D2 L0
Goals scored
8
Per game
1.3
Goals against
2
Per game
0.3
Goal difference
+6
Clean sheets
4
Total goals avg
1.67
Both teams scored
33%
Under 2.5
67%
Over 2.5
33%
· Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake
0 - 0
Minnesota United
· Major League Soccer
Vancouver Whitecaps
0 - 1
Minnesota United
· Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake
0 - 0
Minnesota United
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
0 - 2
Minnesota United
· Major League Soccer
St. Louis CITY
1 - 3
Minnesota United
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
1 - 2
Minnesota United
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