L.A. Galaxy have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 home matches against Minnesota United in all competitions. Minnesota United have lost 5 of their last 6 away matches (Major League Soccer). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Minnesota United's last 4 away games (Major League Soccer). L.A. Galaxy have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 home matches against Minnesota United in all competitions. L.A. Galaxy are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 matches against Minnesota United in all competitions. Minnesota United have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 away matches against L.A. Galaxy in all competitions. Minnesota United have lost with a 1 goal margin in their last 3 matches (Major League Soccer).
Jorge Villafana remains absent following his recent knee surgery, whilst Sacha Kljestan continues to miss out with a hip injury. Douglas Costa also misses out due to an injury to his left leg. Facing late fitness tests are both Sega Coulibaly and Chase Gasper. Hassani Dotson and Patrick Weah both have knee injuries, while Romain Metanire also misses out with a thigh injury. Niko Hansen is also absent due to a thigh injury, which is also what is keeping Abu Danladi as a doubt.
LA Galaxy head into their clash with Minnesota United as the clear favourites, sitting in sixth position in the Western Conference whilst their rivals are down in twelfth. Based on The Loons' recent run of form, losing three consecutive games, Galaxy picking up all three points looks like something of an inevitability. Galaxy will have extra motivation given that they can climb up to fourth place should they win and other results go their way, whilst still having a game in hand over a number of teams around them. 2:1
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