New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC prediction & analysis
59%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.68 · bookmaker 1.57 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.57Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultLos Angeles FC to win ✗39% · @2.40
Double chanceEither team to win ✗76% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.32
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗9% · fair 11.02
New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC preview and prediction
The match
The Major League Soccer sees New York City FC take on Los Angeles FC on Sunday 18 October, kicking off at 00:30 (WAT) at Citi Field. New York City FC are 11th with 42 points from 34 games (in the bottom half), while Los Angeles FC sit 6th on 47 points (in the top half).
Form guide
New York City FC's last 5: LLDLW Most recently they lost to Inter Miami 0–2 away. They average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Los Angeles FC's last 5: WDLDL Most recently they beat Austin 3–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Los Angeles FC arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.3 for New York City FC and 1.4 for Los Angeles FC. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 59%.
Betting angles
Win chances: New York City FC 37%, draw 24%, Los Angeles FC 39%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.57.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 59% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: New York City FC 1–1 Los Angeles FC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
New York City FC37%fair 2.71 · @2.62
Draw24%fair 4.21 · @3.25
Los Angeles FC39%fair 2.54 · @2.40
2.73Expected goals
1.34New York City FC xG
1.39Los Angeles FC xG
59%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–19%
1–09%
1–28%
2–18%
0–07%
From our goals model: New York City FC 1.3 – 1.4 Los Angeles FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Los Angeles FC to win✗
39%
2.54
2.40
Double chance
Either team to win✗
76%
1.31
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.68
1.57
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.95
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.38
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Los Angeles FC / FT Los Angeles FC✗
22%
4.48
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
9%
11.02
–
Form
New York City FC – last 6
LLDLWL
15 Oct
@ Inter Miami
0–2
L
10 Oct
@ Chicago Fire
1–2
L
27 Sep
@ Atlanta United FC
2–2
D
19 Sep
vs New York Red Bulls
0–1
L
13 Sep
@ Real Salt Lake
2–0
W
10 Sep
vs New England Revolution
1–2
L
1.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Los Angeles FC – last 6
WDLDLW
15 Oct
vs Austin
3–1
W
11 Oct
vs Vancouver Whitecaps
1–1
D
27 Sep
@ FC Dallas
0–1
L
20 Sep
@ San Jose Earthquakes
2–2
D
13 Sep
@ Sporting Kansas City
1–3
L
10 Sep
vs New York Red Bulls
2–0
W
1.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between New York City FC and Los Angeles FC.
What is the prediction for New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC?
On our numbers New York City FC have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Los Angeles FC 39%.
How many goals will there be in New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC?
Our predicted score is New York City FC 1–1 Los Angeles FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC?
New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 00:30 (West Africa Time) at Citi Field.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
Atlanta United FC1
Inter Miami3
New York Red Bulls0
Toronto FC2
Orlando City SC4
DC United1
New England Revolution1
Chicago Fire0