Minnesota United will welcome the LA Galaxy in a pivotal battle in the Western Conference on Wednesday.
Miguel Berry, the LA Galaxy hero in their last match, praised veteran defender Martin Caceres.
Berry netted a goal in the final moments to secure a draw against Real Salt Lake, maintaining Galaxy’s two-point gap behind the leaders.
Berry’s goal sparked wild celebrations, with Caceres, a former Juventus player, playing a significant role despite being a substitute.
Berry emphasized Caceres’ impact on the team, referring to his experience and humor, describing him as a crucial part of the squad.
The Galaxy have tied their last two games, whereas Minnesota enters the match after three consecutive wins.
Key players to watch include Teemu Pukki for Minnesota, who has an impressive scoring record against LA Galaxy, and Riqui Puig for the Galaxy, known for his primary assists.
Minnesota is predicted to win based on recent form, having won three straight matches, while the Galaxy have struggled to secure victories in matches where they trailed by multiple goals.
The Galaxy have a historical advantage over Minnesota, but recent encounters have been more evenly matched.
According to Opta statistics, Minnesota has a 53% chance of winning, while the Galaxy’s odds stand at 21.7%, with a draw at 25.3%.
