LA Galaxy vs New York City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Feb 2026
MLS Betting Preview: LA Galaxy vs New York City
LA Galaxy meet New York City at Dignity Health Sports Park, with kick-off set for 19:00 on Sunday 22 February.
There is a generous -133 available when it comes to Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market and that looks too good to miss. Back LA Galaxy and New York City to score at least three goals combined.
LA Galaxy were victorious last time out in the MLS, securing a 2-1 home win against Minnesota United at Dignity Health Sports Park. Los Galácticos boasted 60% possession and had six shots on target, while Matheus Nascimento and Joseph Paintsil scored one goal apiece.
Three days ago, Galaxy travelled to Liga Panameña side Sporting San Miguelito and drew 1-1 in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
New York City FC were beaten 5–1 on the road by Inter Miami at Chase Stadium in the Eastern Conference Final last time out. Pascal Jansen's team had 52% of possession and four shots on goal, while Justin Haak found the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Galaxy have claimed back-to-back wins over City, with both home victories coming at Dignity Health Sports Park by scorelines of 2-0 and 1-0. In the previous 3 H2H matches, we have seen two Galaxy victories and one City win.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  NYCFC |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14:7 | 11 |
| 23 |  LA Galaxy |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 8:10 | 5 |
Galaxy have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts. The Los Angeles side have averaged 54.4% possession and 6.3 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.8 goals from 5.5 shots on goal, 11.3 attempts and 6.4 corners.
Top scorer Joseph Paintsil has found the net 6 times, with Elijah Wynder, Gabriel Pec and Diego Fagundez getting 2 each. Gabriel Pec, Mauricio Cuevas and Diego Fagundez have racked up the most assists with 2 each.
City have won 5 and lost 5, with an average of 1.8 goals from 7.3 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. The Pigeons average 51.9% possession, 4.5 corners awarded and 5.7 corners against them, while conceding 2.2 goals from 7.2 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.
The top scorers have been Nicolas Fernandez and Alonso Martinez on 4, with Justin Haak getting 1. Maxi Moralez has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
LA Galaxy confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Novak Micovic (GK), Miki Yamane, Jakob Glesnes, Carlos Garces, Julian Aude, Justin Haak, Lucas Sanabria, Gabriel Pec, Marco Reus, Joseph Paintsil, Joao Klauss.
New York City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Raul, Kevin O'Toole, Aiden O'Neill, Kai Trewin, Agustin Ojeda, Maxi Moralez, Hannes Wolf, Nicolas Fernandez.
LA Galaxy vs New York City Prediction & Betting Tips
Be ready for LA Galaxy vs New York City with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best corners advice, player props to watch and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
We are backing Over 2.5 Goals at -133, with this MLS game set to be a high-scoring affair. We think the odds are attractive when it comes to at least three goals being scored.
It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming MLS action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.
Key LA Galaxy vs New York City league stats:
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 57.1% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
If you’re wanting a larger price, there’s an option to mix Over 2.5 Goals with one of the sides to triumph. This means your bet lands if there are three or more goals along with your chosen team winning.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
New York City
There are betting odds of +650 that Los Galácticos land a 2-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Player Prop Picks
Joseph Paintsil (Galaxy) has registered five goals in his past four MLS games. We’ll throw a dart at +220 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
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Corners Prediction
There has been six consecutive LA Galaxy games where 9.5 Total Corners has been covered, while it has been an average of 10.60 corners in the last five New York City away matches. We’re going to select the Overs for Total Corners, with this line standing out and you can secure odds of -147.
Galaxy
New York City
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re keen to place a bet builder, go for at least three goals in total, LA Galaxy with an Asian Handicap of +0.25 merged with over 9.5 corners to be awarded.
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LA Galaxy vs New York City Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
For this MLS encounter, the bookmakers have LA Galaxy as the +123 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 45% chance of triumphing. If you’re interested in wagering New York City FC, you can get +210 for the underdog.
There are different betting angles when backing Galaxy including the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager. This is available at -111 and there’s a half stake return if they only draw with City.
The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -179 on the Both Teams to Score market.
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There is +185 available that Joseph Paintsil finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +480.
LA Galaxy have clocked up three straight wins at Dignity Health Sports Park. Los Galácticos have seven victories and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
City have clocked up seven wins, two defeats and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.40.
Galaxy beat City 2-0 when the teams last met at Dignity Health Sports Park. Galaxy have landed victory in two of the previous 3 H2H games at Dignity Health Sports Park, with City winning once.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Galaxy Home Stats |
7-0-3 | 3.40 | 2.10 | 1.30 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 4 | |
| New York City Away Stats |
7-1-2 | 3.20 | 1.80 | 1.40 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
LA Galaxy League Stats
New York City League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 6.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 12.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 54.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 57.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
LA Galaxy vs New York City Lineups & Team News
Check the Galaxy vs City team news before you place your bets. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed MLS lineups plus current injury reports.
LA Galaxy Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
New York City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
LA Galaxy Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
New York City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
LA Galaxy Substitutes
- 4Maya Yoshida
- 9Matheus Nascimento
- 12James Marcinkowski
- 14John Nelson
- 19Mauricio Cuevas
- 21Tucker Lepley
- 24Ruben Ramos
- 26Harbor Miller
New York City Substitutes
- 2Nico Cavallo
- 11Talles Magno
- 19S. Tanasijevic
- 29Maximo Carrizo
- 30Tomas Romero
- 32Jonathan Shore
- 38Drew Baiera
- 55Keaton Parks
- 99Seymour Reid
Previous LA Galaxy Lineups
Previous New York City Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
LA Galaxy Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Greg Vanney
New York City Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles FC | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14:0 | 16 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17:4 | 15 |
| 3 | SJ Earthquakes | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10:1 | 15 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13:3 | 13 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:8 | 13 |
| 6 | Seattle Sounders | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6:2 | 13 |
| 7 | NYCFC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14:7 | 11 |
| 8 | FC Dallas | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14:9 | 11 |
| 9 | San Diego | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:8 | 11 |
| 10 | Charlotte FC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12:7 | 11 |
| 11 | Inter Miami | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11:10 | 11 |
| 12 | Chicago Fire | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:5 | 10 |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:10 | 10 |
| 14 | NY Red Bulls | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:13 | 10 |
| 15 | Colorado Rapids | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13:10 | 9 |
| 16 | Minnesota Utd | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6:12 | 8 |
| 17 | D.C. United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4:8 | 7 |
| 18 | NE Revolution | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11:9 | 6 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8:10 | 6 |
| 20 | FC Cincinnati | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9:15 | 6 |
| 21 | Austin FC | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7:9 | 6 |
| 22 | Columbus Crew | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8:9 | 5 |
| 23 | LA Galaxy | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8:10 | 5 |
| 24 | St. Louis | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5:8 | 5 |
| 25 | Atlanta United | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:11 | 4 |
| 26 | Portland Timbers | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9:15 | 4 |
| 27 | Sporting KC | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:14 | 4 |
| 28 | CF Montréal | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7:17 | 3 |
| 29 | Orlando City | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5:23 | 3 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4:11 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles FC | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12:0 | 12 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13:3 | 12 |
| 3 | Charlotte FC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:3 | 10 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:2 | 9 |
| 5 | SJ Earthquakes | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 6 | Real Salt Lake | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:3 | 9 |
| 7 | FC Dallas | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10:8 | 8 |
| 8 | San Diego | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9:2 | 7 |
| 9 | NYCFC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11:5 | 7 |
| 10 | Toronto FC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 11 | NE Revolution | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9:1 | 6 |
| 12 | Colorado Rapids | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 |
| 13 | Chicago Fire | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 14 | FC Cincinnati | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 15 | NY Red Bulls | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 16 | Houston Dynamo | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | 6 |
| 17 | Austin FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 18 | LA Galaxy | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:5 | 4 |
| 19 | St. Louis | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 20 | Minnesota Utd | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 4 |
| 21 | Atlanta United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 24 | Orlando City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 25 | D.C. United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:6 | 3 |
| 26 | Inter Miami | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 27 | Columbus Crew | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 28 | Sporting KC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | 1 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:5 | 0 |
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