Venue & Game Info
Location: Dignity Health Sports Park, 18400 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA 90746
Kickoff: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)
Weather Update
Carson Forecast (Oct. 18, 2025): Clear skies, 68°F at kickoff, light winds (5–7 mph). Ideal Southern California evening conditions.
Team Recent Form
LA Galaxy: Eliminated from playoff contention. Lost 4 of last 5, including a 3–0 defeat to Portland. Conceded 65 goals this season (28th in MLS).
Minnesota United: Clinched playoff berth. Won 3 of last 5, including a 2–1 victory over Dallas. Scored 55 goals this season (11th in MLS) while conceding just 37 (3rd fewest).
Injury Report
Galaxy: Cristian Ramírez (leg injury, out).
Minnesota: No major injuries reported; full-strength squad expected.
Player Matchups
Galaxy:
Gabriel Pec — 7 goals, 53 shots, most active attacker.
Joseph Paintsil — 9 goals, pacey winger, key in transition.
Diego Fagundez — leads team in chances created (34).
Minnesota:
Kelvin Yeboah — 9 goals, team’s leading scorer.
Joaquín Pereyra — 5 goals, 7 assists, primary playmaker.
Dayne St. Clair — reliable goalkeeper, 3rd-best defense in MLS.
Series History
Galaxy have dominated recent meetings, winning 5 of the last 6 vs. Minnesota.
Last meeting: Galaxy won 2–1 (Feb 2025).
All of the last 6 matchups have gone Over 2.5 goals, with several surpassing 3.5.
Betting Trends
Galaxy: Winless as underdogs in 19 matches this season.
Minnesota: 9 wins in 22 matches as favorites.
Over 3.5 goals has hit in 11 Minnesota games and 12 Galaxy games this season.
Both teams have scored in all of the last 6 head-to-heads.
MATCH ODDS
Los Angeles Galaxy + 155 Draw + 240 Minnesota United FC + 155
Over 3.5 + 120 Under 3.5 – 150
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 17, 2025
