MLS· Regular Season - 30· Citi Field
New York City FC
Los Angeles FC18 Oct
New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 18 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.68
Expected goals
1.4 - 1.5
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More New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Los Angeles FC +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 84% | 1.19 | - |
| AH1 +1.5New York City FC +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 81% | 1.24 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 66% | 1.52 | - |
| X2Los Angeles FC or Draw | 66% | 1.52 | 1.40 |
| 1XNew York City FC or Draw | 62% | 1.60 | 1.55 |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 55% | 1.81 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 45% | 2.23 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 40% | 2.48 | 2.25 |
| 2Los Angeles FC to win | 38% | 2.65 | 2.30 |
| 1New York City FC to win | 34% | 2.91 | 2.62 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 34% | 2.92 | - |
| XDraw | 28% | 3.57 | 3.40 |
| AH2 -1.5Los Angeles FC -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 19% | 5.16 | - |
| AH1 -1.5New York City FC -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 16% | 6.22 | - |
New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 2.62 | 3.40 | 2.30 | - | - | 1.57 | 2.25 |
| Bet365 | 2.75 | 3.50 | 2.50 | 1.73 | 2.08 | 1.57 | 2.25 |
| Marathonbet | 2.71 | 3.56 | 2.35 | 1.69 | 2.09 | 1.56 | 2.24 |
| Betfair | 2.63 | 3.60 | 2.45 | 1.73 | 2.10 | - | - |
| BetVictor | 2.63 | 3.40 | 2.38 | 1.67 | 2.04 | 1.53 | 2.30 |
| Pinnacle | 2.78 | 3.44 | 2.51 | 1.75 | 2.10 | - | - |
| SBO | 2.52 | 3.15 | 2.30 | - | - | - | - |
| Betano | 2.85 | 3.35 | 2.50 | 1.70 | 2.20 | 1.52 | 2.42 |
New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC preview & analysis
Match preview
New York City FC host Los Angeles FC in the MLS (Regular Season - 30) at Citi Field on Sunday, 18 October 2026, with kick-off at 23:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
New York City FC are struggling for results, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 5 and conceding 7. Most recently they lost to Inter Miami 0-2 away. Los Angeles FC arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 7 and conceding 8. Most recently they beat Austin 3-1 at home. They're 6th in the table with 45 points from 30 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, New York City FC have won 1, Los Angeles FC have won 1 and 4 ended level. Those games averaged 2.3 goals, and both teams scored in 5 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Los Angeles FC narrow favourites: New York City FC 34%, draw 28%, Los Angeles FC 38%. We expect around 2.9 goals (1.4 - 1.5 in expected goals), with 55% for over 2.5 and 60% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score at 1.57, which our model rates at a 60% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is New York City FC 1-2 Los Angeles FC.
Recent form
New York City FC- 15 OctAInter Miami0-2
- 10 OctAChicago Fire1-2
- 27 SeptAAtlanta United FC2-2
- 19 SeptHNew York Red Bulls0-1
- 13 SeptAReal Salt Lake2-0
Los Angeles FC- 15 OctHAustin3-1
- 11 OctHVancouver Whitecaps1-1
- 27 SeptAFC Dallas0-1
- 20 SeptASan Jose Earthquakes2-2
- 13 SeptASporting Kansas City1-3
Head to head
MLS table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 29 | 15 | 7 | 7 | +31 | 52 |
| 2 |  St. Louis City | 29 | 14 | 9 | 6 | +16 | 51 |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | +8 | 50 |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | +10 | 47 |
| 5 |  Houston Dynamo | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | +2 | 46 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | +15 | 45 |
| 7 |  Seattle Sounders | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | +2 | 41 |
| 8 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | -9 | 39 |
| 9 |  Colorado Rapids | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 38 |
| 10 |  Portland Timbers | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | -5 | 33 |
| 11 |  Real Salt Lake | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | -5 | 33 |
| 12 |  San Diego | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 33 |
| 13 |  Minnesota United FC | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | -9 | 31 |
| 14 |  Austin | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | -17 | 31 |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 29 | 6 | 4 | 19 | -37 | 22 |
New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC: FAQ
What is the New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score at odds of 1.57. Our predicted score is New York City FC 1-2 Los Angeles FC.
Who is the favourite to win New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC?
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Los Angeles FC are favourites. Our model gives New York City FC a 34% chance of winning, Los Angeles FC 38%, and the draw 28%.
Will both teams score in New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC?
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We rate both teams to score at 60%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC kick off?
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New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC kicks off at 23:30 UTC on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at Citi Field, Flushing.
