New York City vs Los Angeles FC Prediction & Picks - Major League Soccer
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by Carlos Zabala | in Major League Soccer Picks
The New York City Pigeons are running out of time to secure their MLS playoff spot. At Yankee Stadium, they face a crucial interleague game against the dangerous LAFC; it's also one of the most evenly matched games in the pre-game buzz.
New York City is coming off a loss at Citi Field to Inter Miami, despite having 14 shots, 5 of which were on target. They failed to score, and Fernández missed a late penalty that would have pulled one back. For Jansen's team, this marks just one win in their last 12 matches, a particularly poor run in franchise history that puts their playoff hopes in jeopardy.
Meanwhile, LAFC, a team built to win it all this MLS season, finally delivered a convincing performance in their victory against Austin FC after a few lackluster matches, bolstered by the strong play of their stars.
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New York City vs Los Angeles FC Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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12
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45 | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | +15 |
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21
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33 | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | +2 |
New York City and Los Angeles FC Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 14, 2026 - Major League Soccer
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Sep 26, 2026 - Major League Soccer
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Sep 12, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 9, 2026 - Major League Soccer
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 18, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 9, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 4, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Aug 16, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Aug 13, 2026 - Leagues Cup
Aug 6, 2026 - Leagues Cup
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 14, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Oct 10, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 26, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 12, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Aug 29, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Aug 23, 2026 - Major League Soccer
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 14, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Oct 10, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 26, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 19, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 12, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 9, 2026 - Major League Soccer
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 14, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Oct 10, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 9, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Aug 22, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Aug 15, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Aug 12, 2026 - Leagues Cup
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 26, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 19, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 12, 2026 - Major League Soccer
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Aug 29, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Aug 19, 2026 - Major League Soccer
New York City against Los Angeles FC : Head to Head (H2H)
25 %
50 %
25 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Mar 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 29, 2021 - Major League Soccer
Mar 17, 2019 - Major League Soccer
May 13, 2018 - Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC v New York City last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
T. Romero
DefenderM. Miazga
Raul Gustavo
MidfielderJ. Shore
H. Wolf
ForwardLuighi
M. Jones
K. O'Toole
Talles Magno
T. Hasal
DefenderR. Hollingshead
E. Segura
N. Tafari
MidfielderM. Choiniere
J. Shaffelburg
S. Vasquez
ForwardT. Roberth
T. Boyd
Missing players
K. Trewin
D. Baiera
MidfielderM. Moralez
K. Parks
ForwardA. Farnos
C. Carter
MidfielderT. Tillman
ForwardJ. Ebobisse
Most goals and assists
New York City
Los Angeles FC
N. Fernandez
(15 Goals)
D. Bouanga
(17 Goals)
A. Ojeda
(10 Assists)
S. Heung-min
(10 Assists)
New York City - Los Angeles FC Key Points
- LAFC generated an xG of 4.45 in their victory against Austin FC
- LAFC completed 88% of their attempted passes in their last match
- LAFC generated 18 shots inside the penalty area in their previous match
- The last 3 LAFC-New York City matches have had fewer than 2.5 goals
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Our New York City vs Los Angeles FC Prediction
In the odds to win this MLS Cup, LAFC is listed as the fourth favorite. In their last match, they justified this on the field, creating scoring opportunities in the first half, but in the second half, their stars connected in the form of lightning-fast attacks.
Denis Bouanga, the Gabonese striker, scored two goals in his best match for the club in a long time, in a performance that included 7 shots inside the penalty area. South Korean superstar Son Heung-min also had an elite game with a goal and two assists.
Our prediction for New York City vs LAFC is: LAFC to win.
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