Los Angeles FC vs New York City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Mar 2025

LAFC Set to Deliver Victory

There are several reasons to back LAFC on the Full-Time Result betting market, especially at value odds of -138. We think that the favourites will prove too strong for New York City.

City Won When They Last Played LAFC

Los Angeles FC won their last game 1-0. This was recorded at BMO Stadium against Minnesota United. Steven Cherundolo's team recorded five shots on target and boasted 65% possession, with Jeremy Ebobisse getting the all-important goal in the 78th minute.

New York City FC played out a 2-2 draw in their previous game. This was away from home at Chase Stadium, with Inter Miami the opponents. The Pigeons had 44% possession and totalled four shots on goal, with Mitja Ilenic and Alonso Martinez finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

City beat LAFC in their last head-to-head clash. It was a 2-1 scoreline away at Banc of California Stadium.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	NYCFC	24	11	5	8	34	29	5	34:29	38
13	Los Angeles FC	23	10	7	6	41	30	11	41:30	37

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8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts. LAFC have had 49.7% possession and 6.9 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.9 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts, while being awarded 4.0 corners.

Top goalscorer Denis Bouanga has found the net 4 times, with Mateusz Bogusz, Cristian Olivera and David Martinez scoring 2 each. Mateusz Bogusz has recorded the most assists with 3.

City have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 4.7 shots on goal, 9.4 attempts and 2.3 goals. Pascal Jansen's side average 51.1% possession, 5.7 corners awarded and 4.1 corners against, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 9.5 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Alonso Martinez has top scored with 6, followed by Santiago Rodriguez and Mitja Ilenic on 4 and 2. Maxi Moralez has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Los Angeles FC confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Hugo Lloris (GK), Nkosi Tafari, Marlon Santos, Eddie Segura, Sergi Palencia, Timothy Tillman, Igor Jesus, Yaw Yeboah, Nathan Ordaz, Jeremy Ebobisse, Denis Bouanga.

New York City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, Strahinja Tanasijevic, Birk Risa, Kevin O'Toole, Justin Haak, Keaton Parks, Hannes Wolf, Maxi Moralez, Monsef Bakrar, Alonso Martinez.

Los Angeles FC vs New York City Prediction & Betting Tips

If you agree with our verdict that LAFC can claim a MLS victory, then there’s the chance to get betting odds of -138 that this happens. We think that this price sticks out.

Football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant stats to get the full picture.

Key Los Angeles FC vs New York City league stats:

• LAFC have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• LAFC have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.

LAFC to Win Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 57.9% chance of landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

If you’re expecting LAFC to win but also think they’ll keep a clean sheet, then it stands to reason to back the bigger odds on the Result + Both Teams to Score No market.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

LAFC 2 - 0 New York City

Let’s take a chance on the +750 available that LAFC secure a 2-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Corners Prediction

LAFC Over 5.5 Corners -110

We’ve seen an average of 7.80 LAFC corners in the past 5 home games. We think that there’s a strong case for this outcome and we’ll back LAFC to cover the Team Corners line which is available at odds of -110.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

LAFC

Total

10.90 6.90 4.00

Home

10.60 6.90 3.70

Away

10.30 5.30 5.00

New York City

Total

9.80 5.70 4.10

Home

10.00 6.60 3.40

Away

10.00 4.80 5.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-105

LAFC Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-125

New York City Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-217

X

+600

2

+195

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Los Angeles FC vs New York City Odds

Los Angeles FC are the shortest price to win this MLS game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 60% probability due to their -147 betting odds. For those wanting to back New York City FC, you will find +370 about this outsider.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted.

If you fancy Los Angeles FC but want money back if this MLS match is a draw, then you can get -345. You can bet on New York City FC at +240 on the Draw No Bet market.

Full-Time Result

1

-147

X

+295

2

+370

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+138

2

+335

Double Chance

1X

-526

12

-417

X2

+112

Draw No Bet

1

-345

2

+240

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-114

2 Hcp +0.75

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-152

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-161

No

+116

Los Angeles FC vs New York City Lineups & Team News

Our LAFC vs City team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest MLS squads.

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