Los Angeles Galaxy at Minnesota United FC 9/18/21 - MLS Picks & Predictions

By: Paul |

Last Updated: 09/18/2021 at 8:14 AM ET

A really promising battle is about to take place in the Western Conference on Saturday, when Minnesota United will play host to the LA Galaxy. Minnesota United are coming off back to back losses on the road and are now sitting outside the playoff spots. The LA Galaxy are trying to turn things around lately but are still on a win-less streak.

Minnesota United (8-8-7) are coming into this match after a tough 4-0 loss on the road against Sporting Kansas City. They conceded 3 goals in the first half and it was all over for them rather quickly. That was their second consecutive loss, while Minnesota have now won just 1 of their last 6 (1-3-2). They are now sitting at the 8th spot of the Western Conference with 31 points, just 2 points behind LAFC and Real Salt Lake, as well as the last playoff spots. Minnesota have been solid at home so far (6-3-2), scoring 12 and conceding just 7 goals, while losing just 1 of their last 9 matches there (6-1-2).

The LA Galaxy (11-8-5) played a really balanced match at home against Houston, but they had to come back from one goal behind to settle for a 1-1 draw. That was their third consecutive goal-draw, as the Galaxy remained win-less for the 5th consecutive match (0-2-3). They are sitting at the 4th spot of the Western Conference with 38 points, scoring 37 and conceding 37 goals so far. The Galaxy have the 4th best away record in the Conference (4-4-3), scoring 16 and conceding 22 goals. However, they have won just 1 of their last 6 matches on the road (1-2-3).

The LA Galaxy beat Minnesota by 1-0 on the road earlier in the season, which means that they are unbeaten against them in all 8 MLS matches over the years (6-0-2). Moreover, they have won 4 of their 5 matches in this venue (4-0-1). Taking the Under 3 Goals here.

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