New York City vs Los Angeles FC: match statistics
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New York City vs Los Angeles FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
New York City plays Los Angeles FC in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026.
Recent form
New York City has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Los Angeles FC has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
New York City scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.36. Los Angeles FC scores 1.52 and allows 1.07. Games in this league average 3.26 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 68% of New York City's games and 45% of Los Angeles FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 48%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Los Angeles FC has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.34 per game. New York City takes 11.6 shots per game, while Los Angeles FC takes 14.1.
First-half and second-half trends
New York City leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.57 goals per game after halftime. Los Angeles FC leads at halftime in 34% and scores 0.79 after halftime.
When the teams score
New York City's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (11 goals). For Los Angeles FC, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.26 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 64% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| New York City | Los Angeles FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Los Angeles FC is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - New York City · 1 pts / game - Los Angeles FC
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.
Los Angeles FC is 27% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.36 goals / game - New York City · 1.07 goals / game - Los Angeles FC
New York City scores in 82% of games (23 of 28 games), while Los Angeles FC keeps a clean sheet in 45% (13 of 29 games).
Los Angeles FC scores in 79% of games (23 of 29 games), while New York City keeps a clean sheet in 18% (5 of 28 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - New York City
Over / Under - Los Angeles FC
1st half
2nd half
Game 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 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.64 pts / game - New York City · 1.34 pts / game - Los Angeles FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
New York City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 29%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Los Angeles FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
New York City
Los Angeles FC
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| New York City | Liga | Los Angeles FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.86 | 3.26 | ▼ 2.59 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 64% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 54% | 64% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 20% | ▲ 45% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 78% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 79% | 82% | ▼ 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do New York City and Los Angeles FC play?
New York City face Los Angeles FC on October 17, 2026 in MLS. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before New York City vs Los Angeles FC?
New York City score 1.50 goals per game on average and Los Angeles FC 1.52. The MLS average is 3.26 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 68% of New York City's matches and 45% of Los Angeles FC's.
What form are New York City and Los Angeles FC in?
Over the last 5 games New York City have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Los Angeles FC 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for New York City vs Los Angeles FC?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.