LA Galaxy II vs Minnesota United II: match statistics
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LA Galaxy II vs Minnesota United II: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
LA Galaxy II plays Minnesota United II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Venue: HDC University Field 1.
Recent form
LA Galaxy II has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Minnesota United II has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
LA Galaxy II scores 2.07 goals per game and allows 1.29. Minnesota United II scores 1.54 and allows 1.39. Games in this league average 3.35 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 68% of LA Galaxy II's games and 54% of Minnesota United II's. The Over 2.5 rates are 64% and 50%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Minnesota United II has the higher season xG average, 1.71 to 1.66 per game. LA Galaxy II takes 13.5 shots per game, while Minnesota United II takes 14.7.
First-half and second-half trends
LA Galaxy II leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 1.32 goals per game after halftime. Minnesota United II leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.79 after halftime.
When the teams score
LA Galaxy II's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (14 goals). For Minnesota United II, it is minutes 16-30 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS Next Pro games average 3.35 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| LA Galaxy II | Minnesota United II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Minnesota United II is 30% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - LA Galaxy II · 2.6 pts / game - Minnesota United II
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
LA Galaxy II is 34% better for: goals scored per game.
2.07 goals / game - LA Galaxy II · 1.54 goals / game - Minnesota United II
LA Galaxy II is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - LA Galaxy II · 1.39 goals / game - Minnesota United II
LA Galaxy II scores in 93% of games (26 of 28 games), while Minnesota United II keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 games).
Minnesota United II scores in 71% of games (20 of 28 games), while LA Galaxy II keeps a clean sheet in 29% (8 of 28 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - LA Galaxy II
Over / Under - Minnesota United II
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
LA Galaxy II is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.57 pts / game - LA Galaxy II · 1.25 pts / game - Minnesota United II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
LA Galaxy II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Minnesota United II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (14 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
LA Galaxy II
Minnesota United II
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS Next Pro).
Teams vs league
| LA Galaxy II | Liga | Minnesota United II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.36 | 3.35 | ▼ 2.93 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 64% | ▼ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 64% | 66% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 20% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | • 75% | 76% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | • 86% | 86% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from LA Galaxy II's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Minnesota United II. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do LA Galaxy II and Minnesota United II play?
LA Galaxy II face Minnesota United II on October 17, 2026 in MLS Next Pro at HDC University Field 1. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before LA Galaxy II vs Minnesota United II?
LA Galaxy II score 2.07 goals per game on average and Minnesota United II 1.54. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.35 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 68% of LA Galaxy II's matches and 54% of Minnesota United II's.
What form are LA Galaxy II and Minnesota United II in?
Over the last 5 games LA Galaxy II have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Minnesota United II 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for LA Galaxy II vs Minnesota United II?
The statistical background for LA Galaxy II vs Minnesota United II — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.