The Major League Soccer campaign hosts one of the most underdog clashes as Los Angeles looks to get their second victory against Minnesota United for the first time in their history. The match schedules for Wednesday at Banc of California, with kickoff at 7:30 am.
The Minnesota United FC demolished the Portland Timbers with a 2-1 victory in their most recent match. The Loons’ two late goals were just enough to secure them an improbable win and salvage some pride after they surrendered back-to-back defeats against Vancouver Whitecaps FC last weekend.
First, Los Angeles FC has come a long way since the international break, only losing two of their eight fixtures and sitting in fifth place with 22 points after 15 matches. However, manager Bob Bradley believes that his side is still making some critical errors that are hurting their field results.
Furthermore, Bradley contends with a poor start to matches conceding three first-half goals over their last two recent fixtures. In addition, the side has only one point in their last two fixtures.
On the other hand, Minnesota overturned their fortunes after starting the new season with four defeats. The side head into the clash after winning two in a row while sitting sixth in the rankings. Furthermore, the side only lost once in their last ten league games.
Los Angeles vs. Minnesota United Head to Head
Both sides have four games against each other, with Los Angeles taking one win while Minnesota with two wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- LAFC 2-2 Vancouver Whitecaps
- Portland Timbers 2-1 LAFC
- LAFC 2-1 Real Salt Lake
- Austin FC 0-2 LAFC
- Real Salt Lake 0-1 LAFC
Away
- Minnesota United 2-1 Portland Timbers
- Minnesota United 1-0 Seattle Sounders
- Colorado Rapids 2-0 Minnesota
- Minnesota United 2-2 San Jose Earthquakes
- Minnesota United 2-0 Austin FC
Los Angeles FC Team News
Talisman Kwadwo Okopu remains unavailable after picking a knee injury. In addition, Mark-Anthony Kaye remains to help up on international duty with Canada at the Gold Cup. Raheem Edwards looks more likely to start as a full back this time out.
Minnesota United Team News
Defensive pair Ike Opara suffered a concussion, whereas Michael Boxall picked up a hamstring injury that rules him out. Tyler Miller pushes for a start between the sticks after an impressive display capped with a clean sheet.
Prediction and Odds
The home side is currently out of form; hence we expect the visitors to continue their impressive form.
- Away Win
- Double Chance
- Goals Under 3.5
