LA Galaxy vs New York City: match statistics
Analysis of the last five matches indicates evenly matched strength between both teams. LA Galaxy scored 11 goals but conceded 8, resulting in a goal difference of +3 with 3 wins and 2 losses. New York City displays more consistent form with a 6:6 record and a better points per game average (2.0 vs 1.8). The lack of detailed home and away statistics makes a precise assessment difficult; however, recent forms suggest that the hosts have a slightly better offense, while the visitors show more consistency in earning points. With such balanced metrics and no clear advantage for either side, a draw seems the most likely outcome of this encounter, although the slight home advantage for the hosts could tip the scales in their favor.
LA Galaxy vs New York City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
LA Galaxy play New York City in MLS (United States). The match date is 23 February 2026 at 01:00. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
LA Galaxy: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. New York City: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
LA Galaxy scores 1.47 and concedes 1.47 goals per match. New York City scores 1.67 and concedes 1.40. League average: 3.30 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: LA Galaxy 87%, New York City 60%. Over 2.5: LA Galaxy 67%, New York City 53%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
LA Galaxy has higher xG: 1.57 vs 1.39. LA Galaxy: 13.6 shots per match, New York City: 11.4.
Match halves
LA Galaxy: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.73. New York City: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.80.
Goals by minute
LA Galaxy: 76-90+ (7 goals). New York City: 16-30 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.30 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
Match description
Analysis of the last five matches indicates evenly matched strength between both teams. LA Galaxy scored 11 goals but conceded 8, resulting in a goal difference of +3 with 3 wins and 2 losses. New York City displays more consistent form with a 6:6 record and a better points per game average (2.0 vs 1.8). The lack of detailed home and away statistics makes a precise assessment difficult; however, recent forms suggest that the hosts have a slightly better offense, while the visitors show more consistency in earning points. With such balanced metrics and no clear advantage for either side, a draw seems the most likely outcome of this encounter, although the slight home advantage for the hosts could tip the scales in their favor.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| LA Galaxy | New York City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
LA Galaxy is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - LA Galaxy · 1.4 pts / match - New York City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
New York City is 14% better for: goals scored per match.
1.47 goals / match - LA Galaxy · 1.67 goals / match - New York City
New York City is 5% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.47 goals / match - LA Galaxy · 1.4 goals / match - New York City
LA Galaxy scores in 100% of matches (15 of 15 matches), while New York City keeps a clean sheet in 20% (3 of 15 matches).
New York City scores in 80% of matches (12 of 15 matches), while LA Galaxy keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 15 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — LA Galaxy
Over / Under — New York City
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
New York City is 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.27 pts / match - LA Galaxy · 1.47 pts / match - New York City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
LA Galaxy - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
New York City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 33%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
LA Galaxy
New York City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| LA Galaxy | Liga | New York City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.93 | 3.30 | ▼ 3.07 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 87% | 61% | • 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 62% | ▼ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 22% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 77% | ▲ 87% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 80% | ▲ 87% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
What was the result of LA Galaxy vs New York City?
The MLS match finished LA Galaxy 1:1 New York City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before LA Galaxy vs New York City?
LA Galaxy score 1.47 goals per game on average and New York City 1.67. The MLS average is 3.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 87% of LA Galaxy's matches and 60% of New York City's.
What form are LA Galaxy and New York City in?
Over the last 5 games LA Galaxy have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and New York City 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for LA Galaxy vs New York City?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for LA Galaxy vs New York City: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.