Los Angeles Galaxy vs Minnesota United Prediction and Betting Tips | 24th November 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Minnesota United take on an impressive Los Angeles Galaxy side in the Conference semifinals at the Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Minnesota United Preview
Minnesota United finished in sixth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been inconsistent over the past year. The away side got the better of Real Salt Lake on penalties in the previous round and will look to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Los Angeles Galaxy, on the other hand, finished in second place in the Western Conference league table and have been in excellent form this season. The hosts thrashed Colorado Rapids by a 4-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Minnesota United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles Galaxy have a good recent record against Minnesota United and have won eight out of the last 16 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Minnesota United's three victories.
- Los Angeles Galaxy have lost only one of their seven matches at home against Minnesota United in all competitions.
- Los Angeles Galaxy have scored nine goals in their two matches against Colorado Rapids in the previous round - the joint-highest number of goals scored in a span of two playoff games in the history of MLS.
- Riqui Puig scored two goals in his last two games for the Los Angeles Galaxy and became only the fourth player in MLS history to achieve such a feat in the MLS playoffs.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Minnesota United Prediction
Los Angeles Galaxy have come into their own in the playoffs this season and are in impeccable goalscoring form at the moment. Riqui Puig has been a formidable presence in his side's midfield and will look to add to his burgeoning goal tally on Sunday.
Minnesota United can pack a punch on their day but do not have a good record at the Dignity Health Sports Park. Los Angeles Galaxy are in better form and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1 Minnesota United
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Minnesota United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Los Angeles Galaxy to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Los Angeles Galaxy to score first - Yes