Los Angeles vs Minnesota United prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
On November 2, 2026, Los Angeles will face Minnesota United in the MLS regular season. The visitors will settle for nothing less than a win.
Los Angeles - Minnesota United team news and expert analysis
The California club finished third in the Western Conference last season with 60 points. However, after comfortably getting past Austin in the playoffs, they later lost to Vancouver on penalties. They are once again preparing for the knockout stages after putting together some strong performances in the fall. The derby against the Galaxy, though, ended in another draw — 2-2.
The Minneapolis side finished a couple of points behind their current opponents in 2025. Entering the playoffs from fourth place, they knocked out the Seattle Sounders but then lost to San Diego in the next round. After a decent start, they struggled through much of the season, although they are trying to step up in October. Following a goalless draw with Houston, they beat Sporting Kansas City.
Bouanga and his teammates are currently scoring 1.56 goals per game while conceding just 1.09 — nearly a third fewer. Knowles' side has a similar attacking average, also scoring 1.56 goals per match, but they concede 1.75.
Previous meetings: Los Angeles - Minnesota United
The hosts have won each of the last four head-to-head encounters.
They are also the favorites this time. However, for now, the best choice is a neutral option of "over 3.0 goals" (odds – 1.83).
Los Angeles - Minnesota United: key stats and trends
- Los Angeles have won one of their last seven matches
- 50% of Los Angeles matches have seen both teams score, with an average of 2.66 total goals per game
- Minnesota United are unbeaten in five consecutive matches
- 72% of Minnesota United matches have seen both teams score, with an average of 3.31 total goals per game.
Los Angeles - Minnesota United: possible starting lineups
Los Angeles play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Lloris — Hollingshead, Long, Burgess, Cheberko — Delgado, Lima — Son, Valta, Shaffelburg — Bouanga
Minnesota United play in a 1-3-4-1-2 formation (possible lineup): Callender — Valerius, Diaz, Duggan — Hlongwane, Markanich, Triantis, Trapp — Gonzalez — Jackson, Yeboah
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