Minnesota
€44.25m
Los Angeles
€42.67m
Preview
Alright folks, let's dive into a midweek MLS treat over at Allianz Field. Our Minnesota United vs Los Angeles prediction centres on a fascinating setup: the home side, Minnesota United, are sitting pretty in 6th place with 40 points, while the visitors, Los Angeles FC, are languishing down in 12th with just 32. That 8-point gap looks significant on paper, but the bookies are telling a different story, and that’s where things get interesting.
Get ready for a classic clash of styles. Our tactical forecast suggests LAFC will come to town expecting to dominate the football, with a predicted 58% possession. They’ll likely be neat and tidy, passing the ball around, trying to probe for openings. But don't let that fool you into thinking the Loons will just be spectators in their own home. Despite seeing less of the ball (42%), our model predicts they’ll be just as threatening. The numbers point to an almost identical attacking output: 11 shots for LAFC and 10 for Minnesota, with both teams expected to land 4 shots on target. This paints a picture of an efficient, counter-punching Minnesota against a possession-heavy LAFC. The real edge for the hosts could come from set-pieces, with a predicted 5-2 corner count in their favour. Expect a relatively clean game, with the currently unlisted referee only needing to flash 2 yellows for Minnesota and just 1 for the visitors.
Here’s the head-scratcher. Despite the league table, the betting odds are incredibly tight. LAFC are the marginal favourites at 2.50, with Minnesota at 2.64 and the Draw at 3.50. Why? It’s hard to say. The squad values are nearly identical (€44.25m for the Loons vs. €42.67m for LAFC), so there’s no huge disparity there. Looking at the recent head to head, Minnesota comfortably beat LAFC 2-0 back in March 2024, cashing in for bettors at underdog odds of 2.85. The Loons have a history of defying expectations; just think back to their gritty 1-0 away win against the New York Red Bulls in 2022, where they overcame massive odds of 5.10. They know how to grind out a result.
After crunching all the numbers, our AI has a clear view of how this one plays out. While the match result odds are tight, the data points towards goals.
So, while the bookies are leaning ever so slightly towards the visitors, our data suggests the value lies with the home side and, more confidently, with the goals market. The stage is set for Minnesota to make a statement.
Alright folks, let's dive into a midweek MLS treat over at Allianz Field. Our Minnesota United vs Los Angeles prediction centres on a fascinating setup: the home side, Minnesota United, are sitting pretty in 6th place with 40 points, while the visitors, Los Angeles FC, are languishing down in 12th with just 32. That 8-point gap looks significant on paper, but the bookies are telling a different story, and that’s where things get interesting.
Get ready for a classic clash of styles. Our tactical forecast suggests LAFC will come to town expecting to dominate the football, with a predicted 58% possession. They’ll likely be neat and tidy, passing the ball around, trying to probe for openings. But don't let that fool you into thinking the Loons will just be spectators in their own home. Despite seeing less of the ball (42%), our model predicts they’ll be just as threatening. The numbers point to an almost identical attacking output: 11 shots for LAFC and 10 for Minnesota, with both teams expected to land 4 shots on target. This paints a picture of an efficient, counter-punching Minnesota against a possession-heavy LAFC. The real edge for the hosts could come from set-pieces, with a predicted 5-2 corner count in their favour. Expect a relatively clean game, with the currently unlisted referee only needing to flash 2 yellows for Minnesota and just 1 for the visitors.
Here’s the head-scratcher. Despite the league table, the betting odds are incredibly tight. LAFC are the marginal favourites at 2.50, with Minnesota at 2.64 and the Draw at 3.50. Why? It’s hard to say. The squad values are nearly identical (€44.25m for the Loons vs. €42.67m for LAFC), so there’s no huge disparity there. Looking at the recent head to head, Minnesota comfortably beat LAFC 2-0 back in March 2024, cashing in for bettors at underdog odds of 2.85. The Loons have a history of defying expectations; just think back to their gritty 1-0 away win against the New York Red Bulls in 2022, where they overcame massive odds of 5.10. They know how to grind out a result.
After crunching all the numbers, our AI has a clear view of how this one plays out. While the match result odds are tight, the data points towards goals.
So, while the bookies are leaning ever so slightly towards the visitors, our data suggests the value lies with the home side and, more confidently, with the goals market. The stage is set for Minnesota to make a statement.
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O2.5 -133
At least 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -1331X -200
Minnesota to win or drawOver 2.5 -133
At least 3 goals will be scored in the matchNo 120
At least one team is not expected to score1X&O1.5 -128
Home win/draw and over 1.5 goals
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Los A |
22-Feb-25
1:0
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Los A |
30-May-24
2:0
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Minnesota |
17-Mar-24
2:0
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Los A |
05-Oct-23
5:1
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Minnesota |
16-Jul-23
1:1
| Los A ![]() |
Minnesota |
14-Sep-22
1:1
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Los A |
02-May-22
2:0
| Minnesota ![]() |
Minnesota |
24-Oct-21
1:1
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Los A |
29-Jul-21
2:2
| Minnesota ![]() |
Minnesota |
30-Sep-19
1:1
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USA - Major League Soccer| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
San Diego | 34 | 64-41 | 63 |
| 2 |
Vancouver Whit | 34 | 66-38 | 63 |
| 3 |
Los Angeles FC | 34 | 65-40 | 60 |
| 4 |
Minnesota Unit | 34 | 56-39 | 58 |
| 5 |
Seattle Sounde | 34 | 58-48 | 55 |
| 6 |
Austin | 34 | 37-45 | 47 |
| 7 |
FC Dallas | 34 | 52-55 | 44 |
| 8 |
Portland Timbe | 34 | 41-48 | 44 |
| 9 |
Real Salt Lake | 34 | 38-49 | 41 |
| 10 |
San Jose Earth | 34 | 60-63 | 41 |
| 11 |
Colorado Rapid | 34 | 44-56 | 41 |
| 12 |
Houston Dynamo | 34 | 43-56 | 37 |
| 13 |
St. Louis City | 34 | 44-58 | 32 |
| 14 |
Los Angeles Ga | 34 | 46-66 | 30 |
| 15 |
Sporting Kansa | 34 | 46-70 | 28 |