The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Minnesota United take on Los Angeles Galaxy at the Allianz Field on Wednesday. Both teams have been impressive this season and will want to win this game.
Los Angeles Galaxy are in third place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The Galaxy were held to a 2-2 draw by Real Salt Lake in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this week.
Minnesota United, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table at the moment and have been excellent this season. The home side edged Atlanta United to a 2-1 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Minnesota United vs Los Angeles Galaxy Head-to-Head
Los Angeles Galaxy have an excellent record against Minnesota United and have won seven out of the 14 matches between the two teams. Minnesota United have managed only three victories against Los Angeles Galaxy and will need to improve their record in this fixture.
Minnesota United form guide: W-W-W-L-D
Los Angeles Galaxy form guide: D-D-L-W-W
Minnesota United vs Los Angeles Galaxy Team News
Minnesota United
Emanuel Reynoso has refused to come to Minnesota and will not be available for selection. Hugo Bacharach is currently injured and will not feature in this game.
Injured: Hugo Bacharach
Doubtful: None
Unavailable: Emanuel Reynoso
Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy have a fully-fit squad with no injury concerns going into this game.
Injured: None
Doubtful: None
Unavailable: None
Minnesota United vs Los Angeles Galaxy Predicted XI
Minnesota United Predicted XI (5-3-2): St. Clair; Taylor, Arriaga, Boxall, Tapias, Padelford; Lod, Trapp, Rosales; Jeong, Oluwaseyi
Los Angeles Galaxy Predicted XI (4-3-3): McCarthy; Yamane, Yoshida, Neal, Aude; Delgado, Puig, Brugman; Paintsil, Berry, Pec
Minnesota United vs Los Angeles Galaxy Prediction
Los Angeles Galaxy can be lethal on their day but have blown hot and cold this season. Riqui Puig has been impressive for his side and will look to make his mark in this fixture.
Minnesota United have been impressive this season and will look to make the most of their purple patch. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw this week.
Prediction: Minnesota United 1-1 Los Angeles Galaxy