Los Angeles FC vs Minnesota United FC Prediction, 5/1/2022 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Tony Sink - 4/25/2022

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Game: Los Angeles FC vs Minnesota United FC

Date: Sunday, May 1, 2022

Location: Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, CA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Los Angeles (-143) Minnesota (+375)

Franco Fragapane and Minnesota United (4-2-2, 5th in Western Conference) head to Banc of California Stadium on Sunday where they'll meet Los Angeles FC (6-1-1, 1st in Western Conference). The men protecting the net will be Maxime Crepeau for Los Angeles FC and Tyler Miller for Minnesota United. The Loons are priced at +375 while LAFC is at -143. The total opens at 2.5.

Los Angeles played Cincinnati in their last matchup and walked away with a win by a score of 2-1. In regard to passing, they had a 89.8% received passes rate by converting 406 out of their 452 pass attempts last match. LAFC attempted 17 dribbles in this contest and successfully completed 8 of the tries for a rate of 47.1%.

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Regarding shot accuracy, Los Angeles finished the game at a 42.1% rate by landing 8 SoT of 19 total shots. Los Angeles is averaging 2.37 goals per 90 (19 goals in total) and have accounted for 10 assists in all games for the season.

Carlos Vela is a guy who should be able to impact this match for Los Angeles FC. Vela has been in the starting lineup in 322 games during his soccer career and accounts for 0.45 G/90. The forward from Mexico has totaled 143 goals in 28,878 minutes played. He has accounted for 70 assists while tallying 51 yellow cards in his career.

Another player who could decide the outcome is Cristian Arango, the forward hailing from Colombia. Arango has totaled 10,344 mins in 111 starting assignments and has been given 24 yellow cards. He has assisted a teammate on a goal 9 times so far in his career while he has scored 46 goals. He has an average of 0.40 G/90 thus far in his career.

The man who will defend the goal for Los Angeles FC is Maxime Crepeau. Crepeau (41-28-59 mark during his soccer career) has recorded 32 clean sheets, which gives him a 24.8% shutout rate. The goalie born in Canada has seen 603 shots tried against him in 129 starting assignments. His GA/90 is 1.43 (184 goals conceded) and his save % is 71.8. Crepeau has defended the goal for 11,577 minutes and has earned 432 saves during his pro soccer career.

When they last took the field, Minnesota walked away with a victory by a final of 3-0 against Chicago. They finished the contest by connecting on 403 out of their 481 attempted passes for a percentage of 83.8%. The Loons finished the match with a 42.1% successful dribble rate by completing 8 of the 19 dribbles they attempted. Minnesota connected on 4 shots on target out of the team's 12 shots tried giving them a 33.3% rate when they last stepped onto the pitch. Having a total of 11 goals and 8 assists in all their games, Minnesota averages 1.37 goals and 1.00 assist per 90.

Franco Fragapane should be someone to watch for Minnesota United FC. He averages 0.18 goals per 90 minutes and has been in the starting lineup in 104 matches during his career. The forward from Argentina has totaled 8,894 mins and has scored 18 goals. He has accounted for 12 yellow cards so far in his pro soccer career and has assisted on a goal 21 times. Make sure to watch out for Adrien Hunou, the forward representing France. He has scored 44 goals in his pro soccer career while assisting on a goal 10 times. Hunou has been given a total of 13 yellow cards in 11,766 mins played (129 starts). His goals per 90 min average thus far in his career is 0.34.

Tyler Miller will look after the goal for Minnesota United FC. During his professional soccer career, Miller has given up 178 goals and has accumulated 426 stops in 135 starting assignments. He has allowed 1.32 goals per 90 minutes while holding a record of 65-39-31. He holds a save % of 72.7 and his clean sheet rate is 27.4%. Miller has totaled 37 clean sheets and has defended 590 shots tried against him in 12,119 career mins.

Who will win tonight's MLS game ATS?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Minnesota (+375)

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