New York City FC vs Los Angeles Prediction & Stats | MLS | 18/10

The encounter between New York City FC and Los Angeles is set to kick off at 00:30 on Sunday, 18/10.

This MLS fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

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New York City FC Win

Why we predict New York City FC to win the match

Our prediction is New York City FC to win the match.

We anticipate New York City FC to make the most of their home advantage, controlling key phases of play and ultimately taking all three points.

Key Betting Insights

New York City FC

• Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
• Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
• Both teams scored in 3 out of New York City's last 5 matches

Los Angeles

• Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
• Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
• Both teams scored in 3 out of Los Angeles FC's last 5 matches

New York City FC Win: 7/4

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	7/4	5/2	5/4	4/6	11/10
	13/8	5/2	5/4	4/6	1/1
	9/5	11/4	11/8	8/13	11/8
	7/4	5/2	5/4	4/6	11/10

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New York City FC Preview

New York City FC has completed 28 fixtures in the MLS, securing 8 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses — an average of 1.18 points per game. In the MLS, the team has scored 42 goals (1.5 per game) and conceded 38 (1.36 per game).

Across all competitions this season, New York City FC has played 28 matches, scoring 42 goals (1.5 per match) and conceding 38 (1.36 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

New York City FC

Goals Scored: 42

Goals Conceded: 40

Average Goals Scored: 1.45

Average Goals Conceded: 1.38

Wins: 8

Goal Difference: 2

Date	Game	Result
14/10	Inter Miami 2 - 0 New York City FC	L
10/10	Chicago Fire 2 - 1 New York City FC	L
26/09	Atlanta United FC 2 - 2 New York City FC	D
18/09	New York City FC 0 - 1 New York Red Bulls	L
13/09	Real Salt Lake 0 - 2 New York City FC	W

New York City FC to win the match: 7/4

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Los Angeles Preview

Across 29 MLS matches, Los Angeles has posted 11 victories, 9 stalemates, and 9 defeats, averaging 1.45 points per fixture. In those games they scored 44 (1.52 per match) and conceded 31 (1.07 per match).

During the whole 2026 campaign, Los Angeles has earned 11 wins from 29 matches across all competitions, scoring 44 goals (1.52 per match) and conceding 31 (1.07 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Los Angeles

Goals Scored: 44

Goals Conceded: 31

Average Goals Scored: 1.52

Average Goals Conceded: 1.07

Wins: 11

Goal Difference: 13

Date	Game	Result
11/10	Los Angeles 1 - 1 Vancouver Whitecaps	D
27/09	Dallas 1 - 0 Los Angeles	L
19/09	San Jose Earthquakes 2 - 2 Los Angeles	D
13/09	Sporting KC 3 - 1 Los Angeles	L
10/09	Los Angeles 2 - 0 New York Red Bulls	W

Los Angeles to win the match: 5/4

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Statistical Insights for New York City FC vs Los Angeles

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the New York City FC vs Los Angeles fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

New York City FC

USA - MLS

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L L D L W	0.8
Home	L L D L D	0.4
Away	L L D W D	1

Los Angeles

USA - MLS

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D L D L W	1
Home	D W D L W	1.6
Away	L D L D D	0.6

Home Win

7/4

37.04%

Draw

5/2

28.57%

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Away Win

5/4

43.67%

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Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

New York City FC

5

last 5 matches

Los Angeles

6

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Los Angeles scored +20% more goals than New York City FC in the last 5 matches.

New York City FC and Los Angeles goals scored count, last 5 matches

▲

Inter Miami

0

Chicago Fire

1

Atlanta United FC

2

New York Red Bulls

0

Real Salt Lake

2

1

Vancouver Whitecaps

0

Dallas

2

San Jose Earthquakes

1

Sporting KC

2

New York Red Bulls

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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

New York City FC

7

last 5 matches

Los Angeles

7

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Both teams conceded the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.

New York City FC and Los Angeles goals conceded count, last 5 matches

▲

Inter Miami

2

Chicago Fire

2

Atlanta United FC

2

New York Red Bulls

1

Real Salt Lake

0

1

Vancouver Whitecaps

1

Dallas

2

San Jose Earthquakes

3

Sporting KC

0

New York Red Bulls

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Key metrics

Corners

New York City FC

18

last 5 matches

Los Angeles

30

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Los Angeles received +67% more corners than New York City FC in the last 5 matches.

New York City FC and Los Angeles corners count, last 5 matches

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Inter Miami

4

Chicago Fire

4

Atlanta United FC

3

New York Red Bulls

6

Real Salt Lake

1

3

Vancouver Whitecaps

2

Dallas

3

San Jose Earthquakes

13

Sporting KC

9

New York Red Bulls

Key metrics

Cards

New York City FC

5

last 5 matches

Los Angeles

13

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Los Angeles received +160% more cards than New York City FC in the last 5 matches.

New York City FC and Los Angeles cards count, last 5 matches

▲

Inter Miami

0

Chicago Fire

0

Atlanta United FC

1

New York Red Bulls

2

Real Salt Lake

2

3

Vancouver Whitecaps

4

Dallas

2

San Jose Earthquakes

2

Sporting KC

2

New York Red Bulls