Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in Major League Soccer Predictions
LA Galaxy will open the new MLS season with a heated clash against New York City. The odds are split almost evenly for each team to win. But who has the real advantage, and what's the best bet? Let's get into this match prediction!
Los Galácticos have already tasted competitive action this season in their CONCACAF stalemate with San Miguelito. Los Angeles dominated as the favourite, taking 18 shots with an xG of 3.62 compared to Miguelito’s 5 shots and 0.53 xG.
If they hope to start the new season on a strong foot and improve upon their 25th-place finish out of 30 teams last season, that clinical efficiency must drastically improve. Outside of preseason games and friendlies, the LA Galaxy has beaten New York City in their last two meetings, which occurred at Los Galácticos’ home.
Still, The Pigeons have been the better side in the past year. New York City went all the way to the Eastern Conference final, only losing to the eventual champions, Inter Miami. What's more, NY City finished in 9th place out of 30 teams and won 17 games last season compared to the Los Angeles Galaxy's 7 games.
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Los Angeles Galaxy v New York City Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.49 | 3.6 | 2.65 |
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2.48 | 3.7 | 2.64 |
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2.48 | 3.7 | 2.64 |
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2.45 | 3.5 | 2.55 |
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2.46 | 3.45 | 2.64 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Los Angeles Galaxy and New York City?
Our prediction for the Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City match is: New York City wins or draws.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 22/02/2026 between Los Angeles Galaxy and New York City in Major League Soccer :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 50.81% for a win of Los Angeles Galaxy against New York City with odds of 2.5 at LSbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City is 10.24% with odds of 3.75 at Shangrila.
- Our prediction model gives a 38.95% chance ⭐ for a win of New York City vs Los Angeles Galaxy with odds of 2.7 at LSbet.
Los Angeles Galaxy - New York City Prediction and Best Odds:
| Los Angeles Galaxy New York City Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Galaxy wins | 50.81% | 2.5 at LSbet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 62.34% | 1.88 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score | 64.58% | |
| Half-time / Full-time : Los Angeles Galaxy/Los Angeles Galaxy | 24.23% | 4 at Bet365 |
Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City Form
Los Angeles Galaxy and New York City's standings in the Major League Soccer
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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15
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20 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
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17
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19 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | +4 |
Los Angeles Galaxy and New York City Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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19 Feb 2026 - Concachampions
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11 Oct 2025 - Major League Soccer
4 Oct 2025 - Major League Soccer
1 Oct 2025 - Campeones Cup
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Feb 2026 - Major League Soccer
18 Oct 2025 - Major League Soccer
11 Oct 2025 - Major League Soccer
1 Oct 2025 - Campeones Cup
27 Sept 2025 - Major League Soccer
20 Sept 2025 - Major League Soccer
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Feb 2026 - Concachampions
4 Oct 2025 - Major League Soccer
13 Sept 2025 - Major League Soccer
6 Sept 2025 - Major League Soccer
16 Aug 2025 - Major League Soccer
19 Jul 2025 - Major League Soccer
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Feb 2026 - Major League Soccer
29 Nov 2025 - Major League Soccer
23 Nov 2025 - Major League Soccer
7 Nov 2025 - Major League Soccer
1 Nov 2025 - Major League Soccer
28 Oct 2025 - Major League Soccer
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Nov 2025 - Major League Soccer
18 Oct 2025 - Major League Soccer
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20 Sept 2025 - Major League Soccer
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30 Aug 2025 - Major League Soccer
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Feb 2026 - Major League Soccer
29 Nov 2025 - Major League Soccer
23 Nov 2025 - Major League Soccer
7 Nov 2025 - Major League Soccer
28 Oct 2025 - Major League Soccer
4 Oct 2025 - Major League Soccer
Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
33 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
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19 Jun 2024 - Major League Soccer
27 Feb 2022 - Major League Soccer
Los Angeles Galaxy against New York City Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 5 - 4 - 1
Substitutes
J. Marcinkowski
DefenderM. Yoshida
M. Cuevas
H. Miller
J. Nelson
T. Lepley
ForwardM. Nascimento
R. Ramos
T. Romero
DefenderD. Baiera
N. Cavallo
S. Tanasijevic
MidfielderM. Carrizo
J. Shore
K. Parks
S. Reid
Talles Magno
Missing players
C. Rindov
MidfielderI. Parente
E. Thommy
E. Wynder
A. Perea
ForwardA. Martinez
M. Jones
Most goals and assists
Los Angeles Galaxy
New York City
J. Klauss
(5 Goals)
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G. Pec
(5 Goals)
N. Fernandez
(10 Goals)
M. Reus
(5 Assists)
M. Moralez
(6 Assists)
Los Angeles Galaxy - New York City Key Points
- New York City were undefeated in 22 of their 34 league games last season.
- LA Galaxy were winless in 27 of their last 34 games.
- LA Galaxy conceded the second-most goals last season, underscoring their defence problems entering the new season.
- LA Galaxy kept the fewest clean sheets (3) last season, conceding in a staggering 31 of 34 games.
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Our Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City Prediction
We're leaning towards The Pigeons to win or draw this game against the Los Angeles Galaxy. Even with Los Galácticos winning their last two league meetings, the numbers strongly favour NY City. Notably, these two sides didn't meet last year, with their latest clash being in 2024.
That’s relevant because the LA Galaxy were winless in 79% of their 34 games, while The Pigeons were unbeaten in 64.71% of their games. Hence, our Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City prediction is that New York City wins or draws.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Los Angeles Galaxy New York City
| Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Galaxy wins | 2.4 | 2.5 | +4.2% |
| Draw | 3.7 | 3.75 | +1.4% |
| New York City wins | 2.75 | 2.7 | -1.8% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Los Angeles Galaxy is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 4.2% since opening
- The probability of this result was 41.7% and is now 40.0% (-1.7%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
