Published Oct 16, 4:18am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Oct 16, 4:18am ET
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Updated Oct 16, 4:18am ET
A final home game of the season for the reigning MLS Cup champions is set for Oct 18, as the LA Galaxy host Minnesota United.
It has been a forgettable title defense for the Galaxy, as they look set to finish bottom of the Western Conference standings after going 6-18-9.
Minnesota United will be chasing a win on the final day, as they could yet end the campaign as high as second. Find our LA Galaxy vs. Minnesota picks here.
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| LA Galaxy | +158 |
| The Draw | +255 |
| Minnesota United | +157 |
The 2025 season has been a challenging campaign for the LA Galaxy. They look set to end the season at the bottom of the Western Conference standings.
The Galaxy have won just six of their 33 games. However, they do come into the final day after a recent win against FC Dallas. Gabriel Pec netted the winner in the closing stages of that dramatic clash.
It's likely that the increased pressure will be on the visitors this weekend, as Minnesota United could yet end the campaign as high as second in the Western Conference.
Meanwhile, confidence within the camp should be high following an excellent 3-0 win over Sporting KC at the start of the month. Anthony Markanich was the standout star in that success after netting a brace.
| TOTAL | LA Galaxy | Minnesota | DRAWS | |
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| Games | 21 | 11 | 3 | 7 |
| Goals | 80 | 45 | 35 |
The Galaxy have tended to throw in a couple of good performances in the second half of the season.
However, they could find this challenge against a well-structured rival too tough. Therefore, the preference is for the away win when making LA Galaxy vs. Minnesota picks on Saturday.
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Pick
Minnesota United (+157)
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