Match Report
Minnesota United went into the game 11th in the table on 29 points; Los Angeles FC sat 3rd on 37 — an 8-point gap. The last five rounds placed Los Angeles FC no better than 22nd for form, against 3rd in the standings. Scoring rates set the scale: Minnesota United 1.48 scored and 1.61 conceded per game, Los Angeles FC 1.58 and 1, with the league averaging 1.6.
Minnesota United's unbeaten run stood at 6. Minnesota United had banked 13 of the last 15 points on offer; Los Angeles FC, 5.
6 meetings are on record — 1 won by Minnesota United, 5 by Los Angeles FC, 0 drawn, at 1.67 goals per meeting. This has been a host's fixture — the home side won 83% of the meetings. More than two goals is the exception here — seen in 0% of meetings.
The venue was Allianz Field, with room for 19,400 spectators. On the scoreboard, Los Angeles FC led 1-0 at the break, and no goals arrived after the restart: 0-1 the final score.
Goal scorers
Los Angeles FC: David Martínez (9')
Key stats
Possession: Minnesota United 62% · Los Angeles FC 38% · Total shots: 23-7 · On target: 4-7 · Corners: 11-2