Los Angeles FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy prediction

Los Angeles FC – Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS, Monday, October 26, 2026 at 01:00 AM (GMT). Venue: Banc of California Stadium

Los Angeles FC is #6 in the table (46 pts) and Los Angeles Galaxy #9 (40 pts). Los Angeles FC is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Los Angeles FC has kept 13 clean sheets in 31 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Los Angeles FC 3, draws 2, Los Angeles Galaxy 1. Their last meeting, on July 18, 2026, ended Los Angeles Galaxy 0-3 Los Angeles FC. Absent for Los Angeles FC: C. Carter, J. Ebobisse, T. Tillman.

Los Angeles FC

01:00 AM

Los Angeles Galaxy

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

El Tráfico arrives with playoff pressure layered onto an already volatile rivalry. LAFC hold the home advantage and carry the better recent derby memory, but they are still seeking consistency under interim coach Xavi Tamarit. Galaxy have found results recently, yet the absence of Riqui Puig and Kyogo Furuhashi places more responsibility on Marco Reus and João Klauss. The decisive contest is likely to be LAFC’s wide transitions against the Galaxy’s ability to retain the ball through midfield.

Predicted score and probabilities

The AI's exact score, win/draw/loss probabilities, both teams to score, over/under 2.5 and 5 key factors are in the full analysis.

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Head-to-head analysis

This is a genuinely balanced rivalry historically, but LAFC carry the sharper recent reference after winning the reverse fixture and avoiding defeat in the latest meetings. Derby history also points to goals and rapid momentum changes rather than a passive contest.

Injuries and absences

Puig and Furuhashi are confirmed Galaxy absences, weakening central creation and forward rotation; Lozano’s uncertain status further threatens their pace from wide areas. LAFC’s concerns are less central to their first-choice attacking identity, although Tillman’s availability matters for midfield balance.

Form (last 5)

Los Angeles FCLeague position #6 · 46 ptsD W D

Los Angeles GalaxyLeague position #9 · 40 ptsL W D

Los Angeles FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy stats

	Los Angeles FC	Los Angeles Galaxy
Played	31	31
Goals scored	48	43
Goals conceded	33	52
Clean sheets	13	5

Last meetings

2026-07-18Los Angeles Galaxy 0-3 Los Angeles FC
2025-07-20Los Angeles FC 3-3 Los Angeles Galaxy
2025-05-19Los Angeles Galaxy 2-2 Los Angeles FC
2024-09-15Los Angeles Galaxy 4-2 Los Angeles FC
2024-07-05Los Angeles Galaxy 1-2 Los Angeles FC
2024-04-06Los Angeles FC 2-1 Los Angeles Galaxy

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