Los Angeles Galaxy vs Minnesota United FC November 24th 2024
The Minnesota United, who are on a four-game win streak, will travel to take on the Los Angeles Galaxy, who have won two straight. This match is set to take place at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA, on Sunday, November 24th, starting at 6:00 PM. The Galaxy are favored to win at -160.0 compared to Minnesota’s +330.0 odds. The payout for a draw is sitting at +295.0, and the goal total is projected at 3.5 goals.
Minnesota United vs. Los Angeles Galaxy Key Information
- Teams: Minnesota United Football Club at Los Angeles Galaxy
- Where: Dignity Health Sports Park Carson, CA
- Date: Sunday, November 24th
- Betting Odds LAG -160.0 | MIN +330.0 O/U 3.5
The Minnesota United Football Club Can Win If…
Minnesota United is in the midst of a four-match winning streak, and over their last six matches, they are 5-0-1. Overall, they are 15-12-7, which has them in 6th place in the Western Conference. They have been favored in 15 matches, going 7-5-3, while as the underdog, they are 10-7-4. On November 3rd, they played Real Salt Lake to a 1-1 draw, and on October 30th, they played Real Salt Lake to a 0-0 draw. Their last loss came on September 25th against the Colorado Rapids. In the standings, they are tied with Orlando City SC with 52 points, and they are one point ahead of Charlotte FC.
Minnesota United’s attack has been solid this season, averaging 1.6 goals per match, which is 11th in the league. Bongokuhle Hlongwane has been their top scorer, finding the back of the net 11 times, which is 29th in MLS. He also leads the club in shots on goal, ranking 39th in the league. Robin Lod has been the team’s top playmaker, dishing out 13 assists, which is 3rd in MLS. He has also scored seven goals, which is 60th in the league.
Minnesota United’s defense has been playing well as of late, as they have given up just two goals over their last four matches. This includes a shutout against the 19th ranked offense in St. Louis City SC. Overall, they are 12th in the MLS in goals allowed, giving up 1.4 goals per match. They will be facing the 3rd ranked offense in the Los Angeles Galaxy. Dayne St. Clair is 11th in the MLS with seven clean sheets this season.
The Los Angeles Galaxy Can Win If…
Heading into their match against Minnesota United, the Los Angeles Galaxy are in second place in the Western Conference, two points behind the first-place Los Angeles FC. Overall, the Galaxy have a record of 19-8-7 and have won two straight matches. In their last six matches, they have gone 5-1, with their only loss coming on the road against the Houston Dynamo. At home this season, the Galaxy have been dominant, going 13-1-3. As the favorite, they have gone 15-2-3, while as the underdog, they are 6-6-4.
The Los Angeles Galaxy have been one of the most potent offensive teams in the MLS this season, as they are currently 3rd in the league in goals scored at 2.0 per match. Gabriel Chaves has been their top scorer, as he is 9th in the MLS with 16 goals scored. He also leads the team in shots on goal, as he is 2nd in the league in that category. Overall, the Galaxy are 1st in the MLS in passing percentage at 88.5%.
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Over their last seven matches, the Los Angeles Galaxy defense has given up 1.6 goals per match. They have given up four goals in a match once, and that came back on September 19th against the Portland Timbers. They have also given up two goals in a match three times. However, they have also had two matches where they have held their opponent to one goal. Overall, they are 16th in goals allowed this season. Goalkeeper John McCarthy is second in the MLS with 126 saves, and he has six clean sheets this season.
The Lean
When looking at how this one is going to play out between Minnesota United and Los Angeles Galaxy, we have this one ending in a 0-0 draw. This season, Los Angeles has been the better offensive team, but they are taking on a Minnesota club that is 12th in goals allowed and 7th in interceptions. Our prediction is that Joaquin Pereyra is the player with the best chance to score a goal for Minnesota United.