New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC prediction: Over 1.5 goals
New York City FC (1.3) plus Los Angeles FC (1.4) puts 2.7 goals on the board. Probability 76%. New York City FC won most recently (WDWD); Los Angeles FC arrive off a defeat (LLD). Mind Score 76.
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Price v probability
Bookmaker price · model probability under each · MIND = the pickMatch result
Double chance
Goals 1.5
Goals 2.5
Goals 3.5
Both teams to score
Half-time result
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The analysis
by Ade Ola, FootyMind analystWin probabilities
The ratings barely separate them: New York City FC 38%, draw 22%, Los Angeles FC 40%. Table: New York City FC 11th (42 pts), Los Angeles FC 6th (47 pts).
Recent form
New York City FC – sample of six: L L D L W L, with one win. Most recent: at Inter Miami, 0–2 (lost). Goals for and against: 1.0 and 1.5 a game.
Los Angeles FC – sample of six: W D L D L W, with two wins. Most recent: v Austin, 3–1 (won). Goals for and against: 1.5 and 1.3 a game.
Expected goals
Expected goals: New York City FC 1.3, Los Angeles FC 1.4 – 2.7 in total. Goal lines sit close to even – over 2.5 51%, BTTS 59%.
The pick (settled)
The pre-match Mind pick was Over 1.5 goals – Mind Score 76. Likeliest score: New York City FC 1–2 Los Angeles FC. Settled on the 90-minute score. 18+ – stake only what you can afford.
New York City FC
last 6- L@ Inter Miami0–215 Oct
- L@ Chicago Fire1–210 Oct
- D@ Atlanta United FC2–227 Sep
- Lv New York Red Bulls0–119 Sep
- W@ Real Salt Lake2–013 Sep
- Lv New England Revolution1–210 Sep
Los Angeles FC
last 6- Wv Austin3–115 Oct
- Dv Vancouver Whitecaps1–111 Oct
- L@ FC Dallas0–127 Sep
- D@ San Jose Earthquakes2–220 Sep
- L@ Sporting Kansas City1–313 Sep
- Wv New York Red Bulls2–010 Sep
Head-to-head
Every meeting →No previous meeting in our data.
Major League Soccer table
League page →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | +40 | 64 |
| 2 |  FC Dallas | 34 | +11 | 58 |
| 3 |  St. Louis City | 34 | +11 | 54 |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | +6 | 52 |
| 5 |  Houston Dynamo | 34 | 0 | 51 |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 34 | +12 | 47 |
| 7 |  Portland Timbers | 34 | +1 | 46 |
| 8 |  Seattle Sounders | 34 | -2 | 46 |
| 9 |  Real Salt Lake | 34 | +1 | 45 |
| 10 |  Minnesota United FC | 34 | -2 | 44 |
| 11 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | -7 | 44 |
| 12 |  Colorado Rapids | 34 | -3 | 43 |
| 13 |  San Diego | 34 | -6 | 38 |
| 14 |  Austin | 34 | -23 | 34 |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 34 | -41 | 26 |
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Atlanta United FC1
Inter Miami3
New York Red Bulls0
Toronto FC2
Orlando City SC4
DC United1
New England Revolution1
Chicago Fire0Frequently asked questions
What is the FootyMind prediction for New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC?
The Mind pick is Over 1.5 goals with a Mind Score of 76.
Who is favourite, New York City FC or Los Angeles FC?
The model gives New York City FC 38%, the draw 22% and Los Angeles FC 40%.
What is the likeliest score in New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC?
The most frequent scoreline in the model's grid is New York City FC 1–2 Los Angeles FC.
How many goals are expected in New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC?
Around 2.7 in total – over 2.5 rates 51% and both teams to score 59%.
When does New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC kick off?
Sunday 18 October 2026, 00:30 WAT, at Citi Field – Major League Soccer.