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MLSSat 19 Sept, 20:30 United States time

Minnesota United FC vs LA Galaxy prediction

Allianz Field

Minnesota United FCHome
1.35 : 1.15
expected goals
LA GalaxyAway
41%Minnesota
28%Draw
31%LA Galaxy
Eagle safe pickUnder 3.5 goals
-310

Quick answer

Our prediction for Minnesota United FC vs LA Galaxy is Minnesota United FC to win, with a 41% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Under 3.5 goals at -310.

Prediction
Minnesota United FC to win
Chance
41%
Most likely score
1-1
Expected goals
Minnesota United FC 1.4, LA Galaxy 1.1
Best bet
Under 3.5 goals at -310
Both teams to score
52%

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One goal, one injury or one red card can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

Eagle safe pick

Under 3.5 goals
76% chanceFair price -3102 units

Eagle bold pick

Correct score 1-1
13% chanceFair price +6411 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Minnesota United FC 41%, the draw 28% and LA Galaxy 31%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Minnesota United FC took 4 points from their last 5 games and LA Galaxy took 7 from 5. LA Galaxy come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Minnesota United FC won 1 of their last 11 games at home. LA Galaxy won 3 of their last 11 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Minnesota United FC score 1.6 goals a game and let in 1.4. LA Galaxy score 1.1 and let in 1.6. Over 2.5 goals landed in 11 of Minnesota United FC games and 13 of LA Galaxy games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 2 meetings, Minnesota United FC won 1 and LA Galaxy won 1 with 0 draws. The last one ended LA Galaxy 1, Minnesota United FC 2.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Under 3.5 goals has a 76% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

Match preview

Minnesota United FC vs LA Galaxy: Minnesota United FC shade it

The big picture

Minnesota United FC host LA Galaxy in the MLS on Sat 19 Sept, 20:30 at Allianz Field. Our prediction for Minnesota United FC vs LA Galaxy is Minnesota United FC to win, with a 41% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Under 3.5 goals at -310.

Minnesota United FC form

Minnesota United FC have 6 wins, 7 draws and 7 losses in their last 20 games, with 31 goals scored and 28 conceded. At home they have 1 win, 6 draws and 4 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, L, D, W, L, newest first.

LA Galaxy form

LA Galaxy have 6 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 23 goals scored and 31 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, W, L, D, W, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 2 times in our records. Minnesota United FC won 1, LA Galaxy won 1 and 0 games ended level. Last time out it finished LA Galaxy 1, Minnesota United FC 2.

Our call

We expect Minnesota United FC to score about 1.4 goals and LA Galaxy about 1.1. That points to Minnesota United FC to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Under 3.5 goals at -310. Our bold bet is Correct score 1-1 at +641.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 20 games in all competitions.

MinnesotaLA Galaxy
Games played2020
Wins66
Draws76
Losses78
Goals scored3123
Goals conceded2831
Scored per game1.61.1
Conceded per game1.41.6
Home record1W 6D 4L3W 3D 3L
Away record5W 1D 3L3W 3D 5L
Clean sheets20%15%
Both teams scored70%70%
Over 2.5 goals55%65%

Note: W is a win, D a draw and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Goals and other markets

MarketChanceFair price
Over 1.5 goals72%-260
Over 2.5 goals46%+118
Over 3.5 goals24%+310
Both teams to score52%-106
Minnesota United FC or Draw69%-221
LA Galaxy or Draw59%-147
Minnesota United FC to win and Over 2.523%+338
LA Galaxy to win and Over 2.517%+486
Minnesota United FC clean sheet32%+217
LA Galaxy clean sheet26%+287

Note: Fair price is what a bet should pay if our chance is right. If your bookmaker offers more than this, the bet has value.

Most likely scores

1-113.5%
1-010.3%
0-08.9%
0-18.6%
2-18.6%

Note: Even the most likely score only lands about one time in eight. Keep correct score bets small.

Questions people ask

Who will win Minnesota United FC vs LA Galaxy?

Our prediction for Minnesota United FC vs LA Galaxy is Minnesota United FC to win, with a 41% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Under 3.5 goals at -310.

What is the score prediction for Minnesota United FC vs LA Galaxy?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 1-0 and 0-0. We expect Minnesota United FC to score 1.4 goals and LA Galaxy 1.1.

Will both teams score in Minnesota United FC vs LA Galaxy?

Both teams to score has a 52% chance. Both sides scored in 14 of Minnesota United FC last 20 games and 14 of LA Galaxy last 20.

How are Minnesota United FC playing?

Minnesota United FC have 6 wins, 7 draws and 7 losses in their last 20 games, with 31 goals scored and 28 conceded. At home they have 1 win, 6 draws and 4 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, L, D, W, L, newest first.

How are LA Galaxy playing?

LA Galaxy have 6 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 23 goals scored and 31 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, W, L, D, W, newest first.

What happened when Minnesota United FC and LA Galaxy last met?

It ended LA Galaxy 1, Minnesota United FC 2. In the last 2 meetings Minnesota United FC won 1 and LA Galaxy won 1.

What is the best bet for Minnesota United FC vs LA Galaxy?

Under 3.5 goals at -310, with a 76% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.