MLS Match Preview: Los Angeles FC (5-2-2) vs. Minnesota United FC (5-2-2)

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Venue: Allianz Field — Saint Paul, Minnesota

Kickoff is scheduled for 1:45 PM local time

Broadcast: Apple TV, FOX

Weather Outlook

No weather data surfaced in search results. Late‑April Saint Paul typically features mid‑50s temperatures, light wind, and potential spring showers (inference).

Injury Report

No injuries were listed in the available match previews or statistical pages. (NWSL/MLS injury reports are often released on matchday.)

Team Records

Minnesota United FC: 5‑2‑2 (per FOX Sports/ESPN)

Los Angeles FC: 5‑2‑2 (per FOX Sports/ESPN)

Recent Team Form

Minnesota United — Last 5

Win, Win, Win, Win, Draw (per win‑probability card)

LAFC — Last 5

Draw, Loss, Loss, Win, Draw (per win‑probability card)

Form takeaway: Minnesota enter in excellent form, LAFC in mixed form.

Series History

(ESPN head‑to‑head)

Jul 16, 2025: Minnesota 0–1 LAFC

Feb 22, 2025: LAFC 1–0 Minnesota

May 29, 2024: LAFC 2–0 Minnesota

Mar 16, 2024: Minnesota 2–0 LAFC

Oct 4, 2023: LAFC 5–1 Minnesota

Trend: LAFC have won three straight meetings.

Key Player Matchups

Minnesota United

K. Yeboah: 5 goals in 8 matches

J. Pereyra: 4 assists in 8 matches

T. Chancalay: 3 assists in 8 matches

LAFC

D. Bouanga: 4 goals in 7 matches

M. Choinière: 2 goals in 7 matches

S. Heung‑Min: 6 assists in 6 matches

Team Statistical Comparison

(From LAFC match preview)

CategoryMinnesotaLAFC
Possession %43%48.6%
Shots per match12.815.9
Shots on goal4.64.9
Passing accuracy84.1%87.5%
Expected Goals12.713.8

Takeaway: LAFC are statistically stronger in possession, passing, and shot creation.

Betting Trends

Minnesota unbeaten in five straight.

LAFC have only one win in their last five.

LAFC have dominated the recent series (3 straight wins).

Minnesota’s home form is strong; LAFC’s road form is inconsistent.

MATCH ODDS

Los Angeles FC                  + 175

Minnesota United FC     + 135

Draw                                  + 235

Over 2.5  – 135                  Under 2.5 + 115

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026