Minnesota United will be back in action this week when they host Los Angeles Galaxy at Allianz Field in their 12th game week in the campaign. Kickoff schedules for May 19, 2022 at 03:00 EAT.
After a commendable start to the league season, in which they won two and drew two of their first four games, Minnesota United has hit a tougher spell recently. Currently, Adrian Heath’s side occupies the 10th place with 14 points to their name. The team has had to endure three straight defeats in the MLS, with a 2-1 US Open Cup win over Colorado Rapids at least providing a reprieve after losses to Los Angeles FC and FC Cincinnati.
The loons will be looking for improved results coming off 3-1 MLS defeat at the hands of Seattle Sounders FC. In that match, Minnesota managed 42% possession, 11 shots with four of them on target and a goal scored by Robin Lod (34′). Seattle Sounders FC got 15 shots with seven of them on target and goals by Raúl Ruidíaz (50′), Cristian Roldan (74′) and Nicolás Lodeiro (94′).
Meaanwhile, Los Angeles Galaxy has enjoyed a exciting start to the new Major League Soccer season, as a run of three wins and a draw in April took their tally to 16 points from the opening eight matches. Having dropped behind Dallas in the Western Conference as a result of that loss, Vanney’s side will hope to rebound with a win on their travels on Thursday.
The Galaxy will want better results following 1-3 MLS loss at the hands of FC Dallas in their previous action. In that match, Los Angeles Galaxy managed 60% possession, 13 shots with five of them on target and a goal scored by Douglas Costa (67′). FC Dallas got nine shots with four of them on target and goals by Jesús Ferreira (11′, 23′) and Paul Arriola (20′) scored for FC Dallas.
Minnesota United vs Los Angeles Galaxy head to head
LA Galaxy has the better record in the head to head history of this fixture winning six times of the 10 meetings. Three matches played out draws while Minnesota United claims a solitary win.
- LA Galaxy 3-3 Minnesota 08/11/21
- Minnesota 3-0 LA Galaxy 19/09/21
- Minnesota 0-1 LA Galaxy 15/08/21
- Minnesota 1-2 LA Galaxy 21/10/19
- Minnesota 0-0 LA Galaxy 25/04/19
Home
- Seattle 3-1 Minnesota
- Minnesota 2-1 Colorado
- Minnesota 0-1 Cincinnati
- Los Angeles 2-0 Minnesota
- Minnesota 3-0 Chicago
Away
- LA Galaxy 1:3 Dallas
- California United Strikers FC 2-3 LA Galaxy
- Austin 0-1 LA Galaxy
- Salt Lake 1-0 LA Galaxy
- LA Galaxy 1-0 Nashville
Minnesota United team news
Patrick Weah and Hassani Dotson will be available for Minnesota United boss Adrian Heath through injuries.
Los Angeles team news
Adam Saldaña will be sidelined for this fixture through injury, beside Jorge Villafana who is battling a long-term injury.
Prediction and odds
LA Galaxy is in a better position to take victory here as they won or drew four of the last five games they played away from home, while Minnesota United lost three of the last five games they played in the MLS.
- Los Angeles Win
- Draw
- Both teams to score
