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The LA Galaxy welcome the Minnesota United FC to Dignity Health Sports Park Sunday for a Western Conference semifinal battle. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. ET (FS1/Apple TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the LA Galaxy vs. Minnesota United FC odds, and make our best MLS picks and predictions.
The LA Galaxy finished 2nd in the Western Conference, ending with a +19 goal differential. They were 19-7-8 on the season but, more importantly, were 13-3-1 at home. Los Angeles ended the regular season on fire, winning 12 of its last 17. It took down the Colorado Rapids in back-to-back Round One games, scoring 9 goals and allowing just 1.
Minnesota United was sixth in the West with a 15-7-12 record and had a +9 goal differential. United had a strong attack, finishing with 58 goals in the season. On the road, United actually played better, ending with 2 more road points and an 8-3-6 away record. They went 6-1-1 to close the regular season. In Round One, Minnesota beat Real Salt Lake in both games as each ended in a penalty shootout.
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LA Galaxy vs. Minnesota United FC odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated at 8:07 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: LA Galaxy -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Minnesota United FC +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Draw +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +125 | U: -175)
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LA Galaxy vs. Minnesota United FC picks and predictions
Prediction
LA Galaxy 3, Minnesota United FC 1
Moneyline (ML)
BET LA GALAXY (-130).
The Galaxy are red-hot, and at home, they have faired even better. Los Angeles has won 8 straight home matches and have outscored its opponents 11-3 in its last 3 at home. This team knows how to score, notching at least 3 goals 4 times in the last 6 matches.
While United did hang with Real Salt Lake, they did have fewer expected goals on the road. They also had a midseason stretch where they lost 6 in a row, so they haven’t been consistently one of the better teams this season. Allowing 1.44 goals per game, they won’t be able to keep pace with the potent LA attack.
Take LA GALAXY (-130).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET OVER 3.5 (+125).
The Galaxy are going to have the upper hand when it comes to how this game is played since they are at home, and they have gone Over this total in 6 of their last 8 games, both due to a dynamic offense and a reeling defense. Los Angeles has allowed at least 2 goals in 5 of its last 9 matches.
Minnesota’s defense has stepped up as of late, but its season-long trends, averaging 1.71 goals per game while allowing 1.44, would suggest it can play at a fast pace and score efficiently as well.
Assume the Galaxy can get on the board early and force this to be a quicker game than United expects. Back OVER 3.5 (+125).
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