Minnesota United vs LA Galaxy: match statistics
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Minnesota United vs LA Galaxy: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Minnesota United plays LA Galaxy in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for September 20, 2026. Venue: Allianz Field.
Recent form
Minnesota United has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. LA Galaxy has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Minnesota United scores 1.48 goals per game and allows 1.72. LA Galaxy scores 1.19 and allows 1.54. Games in this league average 3.20 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 68% of Minnesota United's games and 73% of LA Galaxy's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 62%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Minnesota United has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.48 per game. Minnesota United takes 13.4 shots per game, while LA Galaxy takes 12.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Minnesota United leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.92 goals per game after halftime. LA Galaxy leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.58 after halftime.
When the teams score
Minnesota United's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (12 goals). For LA Galaxy, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.20 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 62% 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 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
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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
| Minnesota United | LA Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.23 |
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.
LA Galaxy is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Minnesota United · 1 pts / game - LA Galaxy
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.
Minnesota United is 24% better for: goals scored per game.
1.48 goals / game - Minnesota United · 1.19 goals / game - LA Galaxy
LA Galaxy is 12% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.72 goals / game - Minnesota United · 1.54 goals / game - LA Galaxy
Minnesota United scores in 80% of games (20 of 25 games), while LA Galaxy keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 26 games).
LA Galaxy scores in 85% of games (22 of 26 games), while Minnesota United keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 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 - Minnesota United
Over / Under - LA Galaxy
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 is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.92 pts / game - Minnesota United · 1.19 pts / game - LA Galaxy
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Minnesota United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
LA Galaxy - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 27%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -5 |
* 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 61-75 (12 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Minnesota United
LA Galaxy
* 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).
Teams vs league
| Minnesota United | Liga | LA Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.20 | 3.20 | ▼ 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 63% | ▲ 73% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 60% | 62% | • 62% |
| Clean sheets | • 20% | 21% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | • 76% | 77% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 81% | ▼ 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Minnesota United's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against LA Galaxy. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Minnesota United and LA Galaxy play?
Minnesota United face LA Galaxy on September 20, 2026 in MLS at Allianz Field. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Minnesota United vs LA Galaxy?
Minnesota United score 1.48 goals per game on average and LA Galaxy 1.19. The MLS average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Minnesota United's matches and 73% of LA Galaxy's.
What form are Minnesota United and LA Galaxy in?
Over the last 5 games Minnesota United have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and LA Galaxy 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Minnesota United vs LA Galaxy?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Minnesota United vs LA Galaxy: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.