LA Galaxy has lost only one of its 11 all-time MLS matches against Minnesota (W6 D4, including playoffs). After winning six of the first eight meetings (D2), however, the Galaxy haven’t recorded a victory in any of their last three matches against the Loons (D2 L1).
The Galaxy’s 1-1 draw with Portland in their last match was their third draw in the last nine games, to go along with three wins and three losses. LA hasn’t posted the same result in consecutive matches in that time while scoring nine goals and conceding 10.
Minnesota United has lost three straight, and six of its last eight matches (W1 D1). This is Minnesota’s second three-match losing streak this season, as its eight defeats this season equals its total through the first 25 games of last season.
Dejan Joveljic came off the bench to score for the second straight game in the Galaxy’s draw with Portland in their last match. Joveljic is the first Galaxy player to score in consecutive games, both as a substitute, since Edson Buddle in 2009.
Minnesota United conceded in the 87th and 90th minutes to lose, 2-1, to Miami on Saturday, marking the third time the Loons have lost an MLS match in which it led in the 85th minute or later (also vs. Seattle in 2020 and 2018). Only one other team has suffered three losses when leading in the 85th minute or later since Minnesota joined MLS in 2017: Houston (also 3, including playoffs).
