The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Los Angeles Galaxy lock horns with New York City FC in an important encounter at the Dignity Health Sports Park on Wednesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City FC Preview
New York City FC are in fourth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been in impressive form this season. The away side slumped to a narrow 3-2 defeat against Columbus Crew last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Los Angeles Galaxy, on the other hand, are in third place in the Western Conference league table and have also stepped up to the plate this season. The hosts eased past Sporting Kansas City by a comfortable 4-2 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- New York City FC have a good record against Los Angeles Galaxy and have won five out of the seven matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Los Angeles Galaxy's two victories.
- New York City FC have won four of their six matches against Los Angeles Galaxy in MLS but suffered a 1-0 defeat in the previous such game between the two teams in February 2022.
- Los Angeles Galaxy are unbeaten in their first eight matches at home in MLS this season for the first time since 2016 and have won their last three such games in the competition.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City FC Prediction
Los Angeles Galaxy are in excellent form and will be intent on winning three more points in this game. Dejan Joveljic has been impressive for the hosts and will look to add to his goal tally in this clash.
New York City FC can pack a punch on their day and have a good record in this fixture. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this game.
Prediction: Los Angeles Galaxy 2-2 New York City FC
Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: New York City FC to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Dejan Joveljic to score - Yes