MLSSun 18 Oct, 02:30 EATCiti Field

New York City FC vs LAFC prediction

New York City FCHome33%to win
1.30 : 1.43expected goalsDraw 27%
LAFCAway40%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 1.5 goals1.32

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip76%
Over 1.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.322 units
Bold tip27%
LAFC to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 3.691 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for New York City FC vs LAFC is LAFC to win, with a 40% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.32.

NYCFC recent form-1%LAFC recent form-1%NYCFC league table-1%LAFC league table+1%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
New York City FCDLWLD
  • Dat Atlanta United FC2-2
  • Lv Red Bull New York0-1
  • Wat Real Salt Lake2-0
  • Lv New England Revolution1-2
  • Dv Nashville SC0-0
LAFCLDLWD
  • Lat FC Dallas0-1
  • Dat San Jose Earthquakes2-2
  • Lat Sporting Kansas City1-3
  • Wv Red Bull New York2-0
  • Dat Real Salt Lake2-2

In numbers, NYCFC red and LAFC green

1.1Points per game1.3
1.4Goals scored per game1.4
1.4Goals conceded per game1.2
20%Clean sheets35%

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
NYCFCLAFC
20Games played20
5Wins6
7Draws7
8Losses7
27Goals scored27
27Goals conceded24
1.4Scored per game1.4
1.4Conceded per game1.2
2W 3D 5LHome record4W 2D 2L
3W 4D 3LAway record2W 5D 5L
20%Clean sheets35%
65%Both teams scored50%
50%Over 2.5 goals50%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

MLS
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
9. New York City FC278910+5331.22
6. LAFC281189+13411.46

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full MLS table

Key players

Top of each side this season
New York City FC
  • Nicolás Fernández
    Nicolás FernándezTop scorer · M
    15 goals
  • Agustin Ojeda
    Agustin OjedaMost assists · F
    10 assists
  • Matt Freese
    Matt FreeseKeeper · G
    89 saves
LAFC
  • Denis Bouanga
    Denis BouangaTop scorer · F
    14 goals
  • Son Heung-Min
    Son Heung-MinMost assists · F
    12 assists
  • Hugo Lloris
    Hugo LlorisKeeper · G
    75 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals76%1.31
Over 2.5 goals51%1.95
Over 3.5 goals29%3.43
Both teams to score56%1.79
NYCFC or draw60%1.65
LAFC or draw67%1.50
NYCFC win and over 2.520%4.97
LAFC win and over 2.524%4.13

Most likely scores

1-112.9%
1-28.7%
0-18.6%
2-17.9%
1-07.7%

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Where to bet on NYCFC v LAFC

Our top pick is Over 1.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

New York City FC vs LAFC: LAFC shade it
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives New York City FC 33%, the draw 27% and LAFC 40%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    New York City FC took 5 points from their last 5 games and LAFC took 5 from 5. Both sides come in with a similar run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    New York City FC won 2 of their last 10 games at home. LAFC won 2 of their last 12 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    New York City FC score 1.4 goals a game and let in 1.4. LAFC score 1.4 and let in 1.2. Over 2.5 goals landed in 10 of New York City FC games and 10 of LAFC games in that run.

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    Over 1.5 goals has a 76% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

New York City FC form

New York City FC have 5 wins, 7 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 27 goals scored and 27 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read D, L, W, L, D, newest first.

LAFC form

LAFC have 6 wins, 7 draws and 7 losses in their last 20 games, with 27 goals scored and 24 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses from 12. Their last 5 results read L, D, L, W, D, newest first.

Our call

We expect New York City FC to score about 1.3 goals and LAFC about 1.4. That points to LAFC to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.32. Our bold bet is LAFC to win and Over 2.5 at 3.69.

News on these teams

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Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win New York City FC vs LAFC?

Our prediction for New York City FC vs LAFC is LAFC to win, with a 40% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.32.

What is the score prediction for New York City FC vs LAFC?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 1-2 and 0-1. We expect New York City FC to score 1.3 goals and LAFC 1.4.

Will both teams score in New York City FC vs LAFC?

Both teams to score has a 56% chance. Both sides scored in 13 of New York City FC last 20 games and 10 of LAFC last 20.

How are New York City FC playing?

New York City FC have 5 wins, 7 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 27 goals scored and 27 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read D, L, W, L, D, newest first.

How are LAFC playing?

LAFC have 6 wins, 7 draws and 7 losses in their last 20 games, with 27 goals scored and 24 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses from 12. Their last 5 results read L, D, L, W, D, newest first.

What is the best bet for New York City FC vs LAFC?

Over 1.5 goals at 1.32, with a 76% chance.

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