Los Angeles FC 2-0 New York Red Bulls: result and AI prediction

Los Angeles FC – New York Red Bulls, MLS, Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 03:30 AM (GMT). Venue: BMO Stadium

Los Angeles FC is #3 in the table (37 pts) and New York Red Bulls #10 (27 pts). Los Angeles FC is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. New York Red Bulls has not won any of its last 5 matches. Los Angeles FC has kept 12 clean sheets in 24 matches. Last 4 head-to-head meetings: Los Angeles FC 2, draws 1, New York Red Bulls 1. Their last meeting, on April 21, 2024, ended Los Angeles FC 2-2 New York Red Bulls.

AI predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 2-0✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

LAFC return to BMO Stadium needing to halt a winless run, but their home profile and stronger defensive base make this a favourable setting to reset. New York Red Bulls also arrive short of momentum and have been too open away from home, so they need their pressing game to create the disorder that suits them. The central midfield battle is shaped by LAFC's missing personnel, while the visitors' capacity to contain wide attacks will be under sustained examination. Playoff positioning gives the match added urgency, particularly if it remains level into the final stages.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent series gives LAFC encouragement: they are unbeaten in the listed BMO Stadium meetings and those home fixtures have tended to be open. The sample is spread across several seasons, however, so it is a supporting trend rather than a decisive indicator.

Injuries and absences

Tillman's confirmed absence removes a significant element of LAFC's midfield balance, making protection against Red Bulls transitions more difficult. Hasal and Igor Jesus further reduce depth, while Porteous' fitness decision could affect defensive rotation.

Form (last 5)

Los Angeles FCLeague position #3 · 37 ptsD D D
New York Red BullsLeague position #10 · 27 ptsD L D

Los Angeles FC vs New York Red Bulls stats

Los Angeles FCNew York Red Bulls
Played2423
Goals scored3832
Goals conceded2446
Clean sheets122

Last meetings

  • 2024-04-21Los Angeles FC 2-2 New York Red Bulls
  • 2022-06-26Los Angeles FC 2-0 New York Red Bulls
  • 2019-08-12Los Angeles FC 4-2 New York Red Bulls
  • 2018-08-05New York Red Bulls 2-1 Los Angeles FC

Unavailable players

Los Angeles FC

T. Hasal, Igor Jesus, T. Tillman, R. Porteous

New York Red Bulls

A. Marcucci, R. Mosquera

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