Minnesota United looks to stop losing streak in matchup with the LA Galaxy
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2:04 AM on Friday, September 18
By The Associated Press
LA Galaxy (7-10-9, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota United FC (7-10-8, 12th in the Western Conference)
Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
LINE: Minnesota United FC -158, Los Angeles +339, Draw +329; over/under is 3.5 goals
BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota United looks to stop a three-game losing streak when it hosts the LA Galaxy.
United is 5-8-7 against Western Conference opponents. United is 25-6-5 when it records a pair of goals.
The Galaxy are 4-9-7 in conference games. The Galaxy rank second in the Western Conference with 132 shots on goal, averaging 5.1 per game.
The teams match up Saturday for the second time this season. United won the last meeting 2-1.
TOP PERFORMERS: Kelvin Yeboah has scored 13 goals and added one assist for United. Joaquin Pereyra has two goals and four assists over the last 10 games.
Marco Reus has six goals and six assists for the Galaxy. Joseph Paintsil has two goals and one assist over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: United: 11-7-12, averaging 5.7 goals, 14.7 shots on goal and 16.8 corner kicks per game while allowing 6.3 goals per game.
Galaxy: 10-9-11, averaging 2.7 goals, 14.7 shots on goal and 14.4 corner kicks per game while allowing 4.5 goals per game.
NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: United: None listed.
Galaxy: Elijah Wynder (injured), Riqui Puig (injured).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
