Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City FC: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Monday 23 February the Major League Soccer brings Los Angeles Galaxy against New York City FC at Dignity Health Sports Park. Kick-off: 01:00 WAT. In the table, Los Angeles Galaxy are 11th, lower half, on 44 points after 34 matches; New York City FC are 11th (lower half) with 42. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Los Angeles Galaxy 1.4 xG, New York City FC 1.4 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 54%, GG 62%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Los Angeles Galaxy 40%, draw 25%, New York City FC 36%.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.57.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Los Angeles Galaxy 1–1 New York City FC. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Los Angeles Galaxy40%fair 2.52 · @2.26
Draw25%fair 4.08 · @3.60
New York City FC36%fair 2.79 · @2.86
2.82Expected goals
1.45Los Angeles Galaxy xG
1.37New York City FC xG
62%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–09%
2–19%
0–18%
1–28%
2–06%
From our goals model: Los Angeles Galaxy 1.4 – 1.4 New York City FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Los Angeles Galaxy to win✗
40%
2.52
2.26
Double chance
Either team to win✗
75%
1.33
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
62%
1.62
1.57
Draw no bet
Los Angeles Galaxy (draw no bet)
53%
1.90
–
Asian handicap
New York City FC +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.29
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.84
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
67%
1.49
1.44
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
83%
1.21
1.17
First team to score
Los Angeles Galaxy to score first✓
48%
2.07
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
41%
2.43
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Los Angeles Galaxy / FT Los Angeles Galaxy✗
23%
4.36
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.66
–
Recent results
Los Angeles Galaxy – last 2
DD
20 Feb
@ Sporting San Miguelito
1–1
D
13 Feb
vs Real Salt Lake
3–3
D
2.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
New York City FC
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Los Angeles Galaxy and New York City FC.
What is the prediction for Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City FC?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City FC?
On our numbers Los Angeles Galaxy have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 25% and New York City FC 36%.
How many goals will there be in Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City FC?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City FC?
Our predicted score is Los Angeles Galaxy 1–1 New York City FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City FC?
Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City FC (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Monday 23 February 2026 at 01:00 (West Africa Time) at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
