Our LA Galaxy vs New York City FC Prediction: 2-2
LA Galaxy vs New York City FC in the USA MLS is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Monday February 23, 2026. A 2-2 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This LA Galaxy vs New York City FC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
LA Galaxy's Last Match – Sporting San Miguelito vs LA Galaxy
LA Galaxy will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 CONCACAF Champions Cup draw with Sporting San Miguelito on February 20. In that match, LA Galaxy recorded 66% possession, firing 12 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sporting San Miguelito | 34% | 6 (4) | 0.32 | 33 |
 LA Galaxy | 66% | 12 (3) | 2.05 | 60 |
New York City FC's Last Match – New York City FC vs San Jose Earthquakes
New York City FC must win to recover from their recent 0-2 America Friendlies defeat against San Jose Earthquakes on February 14 and regain momentum. In that match, New York City FC controlled 50% of possession and managed 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York City FC | 50% | 0 (0) | - | 0 |
 San Jose Earthquakes | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 0 |
LA Galaxy vs New York City FC Stats
Key Stats
| LA Galaxy | New York City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25 | Attacking Strength | 1.22 |
| 0.88 | Defence Strength | 0.83 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
LA Galaxy are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while New York City FC average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
LA Galaxy 21-15
New York City FC 12-13
What are the odds for this match?
LA Galaxy to win: @2.55
Draw: @3.5
New York City FC to win: @2.7
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