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LA Galaxy vs. Minnesota United Preview, Odds, Team News and Picks (Apr 4)
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- When: Saturday, April 4, 2026. 10:30 PM ET
- Where: Dignity Health Sports Park, Los Angeles
- How to Watch: Apple TV
LA Galaxy vs. Minnesota United Preview
The action in the MLS resumes this weekend following the March international break. Western Conference heavyweights LA Galaxy will be hoping to record a second win in 2026 when they play host to Minnesota United at Dignity Health Sports Park.
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LA Galaxy Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 1-2-2
- Home Record: 1-1-1
- Road Record: 0-1-1
- Top Goal Scorer: Joao Klauss (6)
After a disappointing 2025 season, the LA Galaxy look like a serious challenger in the Western Conference once again in 2026. The Galaxy have been spurred on by the inspired signing of Joao Klauss, who has already netted six times in all competitions.
Their attacking threat to this point has been eye-catching, scoring in all five of their fixtures, and averaging a high xG of 1.86 per game. But, defensively there is still room for improvement, having allowed 1.6 goals per fixture.
Injury News:
Jakob Glesnes (Calf) Joseph Paintsil (Thigh) Ricard Puig (Knee)
Likely Line-Up:
(4-3-3): Marcinkowski; Yamane, Haak, Garces, Aude; Cerrillo, Reus, Wynder; Pec, Klauss, Thommy
Minnesota United Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 1-2-2
- Home Record: 1-1-0
- Road Record: 0-1-2
- Top Goal Scorer: Kevin Yeboah (2)
An unsettling start to the season for Minnesota United has led to an underwhelming period, with coach Eric Ramsay departing before a ball was kicked. Cameron Knowles has stepped into the void, but United have won just one of their opening five fixtures in 2026.
A poor run of form has seen Minnesota fail to win in their last three, allowing nine goals in their last two on the road. A 0-0 draw against the Seattle Sounders before the international break snapped a losing run.
Injury News:
No Injuries/Suspensions
Likely Line-Up:
(4-4-2): Callender; Diaz, Duggan, Romero, Markanich; Duncan, Triantis, Trapp, Pereyra; Yeboah, Chancalay
Head-to-Head Trends
- LA Galaxy have suffered just one home defeat in their last 12 clashes with Minnesota.
- The Galaxy have avoided defeat in their last five against United, including a 2-1 win last October.
LA Galaxy vs. Minnesota United Picks
It has been a damaging start to the season for Minnesota and their poor defensive record is likely to be exposed on Saturday. Therefore, a fifth straight home win for the Galaxy against United looks like a logical betting pick.
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