LAFC vs Minnesota United Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Black and Gold emerged victorious in their last match against Minnesota.

Los Angeles FC are all set to host Minnesota United FC in the MLS 2025 Western Conference match. LAFC have had a good last season. They finished at the top of the Western Conference MLS table after securing 64 points. The Black and Gold had the same number of points as LA Galaxy but because of the goal difference, they finished at the top.

LAFC will be at home which will be a positive situation for them. They will have an advantage here. Los Angeles FC fell prey to Colorado in their CONCACAF Champions Cup game. They will be coming in with a different mindset for the new MLS season and will be looking to kick off the new season with a win.

Minnesota United FC on the other hand finished sixth in their last MLS season. They came up with average performances but managed to secure a spot in the final series. They will also be looking to start the new season with a positive touch. But it is not going to be an easy outing for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
• Stadium: BMO Stadium
• Date: Sunday, February 23
• Kick-off Time: 03:00 IST / Saturday, February 22: 21:30 GMT/ 16:30 ET/ 13:30 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Los Angeles FC: W-L-W-L-L

Minnesota United FC: W-W-D-D-L

Players to Watch

Olivier Giroud (LAFC)

The Frenchman has been an important asset to LAFC since he joined the club. Although he failed to engrave his name on the scoresheet in the MLS 2024 season, Olivier Giroud will be looking to start the new season on a positive note. With his experience, he can help his side find spaces in the opponent’s defence and net some goals.

Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC)

The Canadian forward scored seven goals in 28 MLS matches for Minnesota United FC last season. Tani Oluwaseyi also assisted his teammates five times. Although he could’ve scored some more goals as was expected of him, he failed to do so. Oluwaseyi will be looking to make more of a comeback in the new season.

Match Facts

• This will be the 13th time that LAFC and Minnesota United are going to face one another.
• LAFC won two of their last three battles against Minnesota United.
• Minnesota United FC have only been able to win one of their last five fixtures in all competitions.

LAFC vs Minnesota United FC: Betting Tips and Odds

• Los Angeles FC to win @4/5 betway
• Goals under 3.5 @1/2 skybet
• Olivier Giroud to score @5/1 bet365

Injury and Team News

Odin Thiago Holm’s availability for LAFC depends on his match fitness which is not confirmed as of now.

Minnesota United FC are ready to play with all of their players for their next league game.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 12

LAFC won: 4

Minnesota United FC won: 3

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

LAFC predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Lloris (GK); Palencia, Segura, Long, Hollingshead; Delgado, Igor Jesus, Tillman; Ordaz, Giroud, Bouanga

Minnesota United predicted lineup (5-4-1)

St. Clair (GK); Hlongwane, Harvey, Boxall, Diaz, Rosales; Lod, Dotson, Trapp, Oluwaseyi; Yeboah

Match Prediction

The MLS 2025 match might end in the favour of the hosts Los Angeles FC. Minnesota United are likely to start their season with a defeat here.

Prediction: LAFC 2-1 Minnesota United FC

Telecast Details

All MLS 2025 matches will be telecasted on Apple TV worldwide.

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