Los Angeles Galaxy vs Minnesota United Prediction and Betting Tips | 7th July 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Minnesota United take on an impressive Los Angeles Galaxy side in an important encounter at the Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this week and will look to step up in this fixture.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Minnesota United Preview
Minnesota United are in eighth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been inconsistent over the past year. The away side slumped to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Vancouver Whitecaps last week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
Los Angeles Galaxy, on the other hand, are in third place in the league table and have been impressive this season. The hosts slumped to a narrow 2-1 defeat at the hands of Los Angeles FC in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Minnesota United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles Galaxy have a good record against Minnesota United and have won seven out of the 15 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Minnesota United's three victories.
- Los Angeles Galaxy have won six of their first eight matches against Minnesota United in MLS but have won only one of their last seven such games in the competition.
- Los Angeles Galaxy have suffered four defeats in MLS this season and have suffered two of these defeats against Los Angeles FC in the competition.
- Minnesota United have lost five consecutive matches in the regular season of MLS for the first time in the club's history.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Minnesota United Prediction
Los Angeles Galaxy have come into their own this season but suffered a setback against their local rivals this week. Riqui Puig and Dejan Joveljic can be effective on their day and will look to make their mark in this fixture.
Minnesota United have not been at their best and will need to take it up a notch in this game. Los Angeles Galaxy are the better team and hold the upper hand on Sunday.
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
Tip 4: Dejan Joveljic to score - Yes