New York City FC 1-1 Los Angeles FC: result and AI prediction

New York City FC – Los Angeles FC, MLS, Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 12:30 AM (GMT). Venue: Citi Field

New York City FC is #10 in the table (33 pts) and Los Angeles FC #6 (45 pts). New York City FC has not won any of its last 5 matches. Los Angeles FC has kept 13 clean sheets in 30 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: New York City FC 1, draws 4, Los Angeles FC 1. Their last meeting, on February 8, 2026, ended Los Angeles FC 1-1 New York City FC. Absent for New York City FC: D. Baiera, A. Farnos, M. Moralez +2.

New York City FC

Final score1 - 1

Los Angeles FC

AI predicted: 1-2 · Final score: 1-1Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a high-stakes return home for NYCFC after a draining road run, with their postseason chase leaving little room for another setback. LAFC arrive encouraged by their midweek response and by the new Bouanga-Son attacking relationship, but their away performances remain a clear vulnerability. NYCFC’s confirmed midfield absences are the central concern, especially against a side that can punish loose possession quickly. The home crowd and urgency should give New York an early lift; LAFC’s greater attacking sharpness makes the later phases dangerous.

Head-to-head analysis

The competitive MLS history is limited but balanced: the clubs have each won once, with two draws. Their most recent league meeting was decided narrowly in Los Angeles, while this year’s preseason meeting finished level.

Injuries and absences

NYCFC are materially weakened in central areas without Parks and Moralez, and Trewin’s absence limits structural flexibility behind them. LAFC miss Tillman’s midfield energy and Ebobisse’s forward depth, but Bouanga and Son remain available to lead the attack.

Form (last 5)

New York City FCLeague position #10 · 33 ptsD L L

Los Angeles FCLeague position #6 · 45 ptsL D W

New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC stats

	New York City FC	Los Angeles FC
Played	29	30
Goals scored	42	47
Goals conceded	40	32
Clean sheets	5	13

Last meetings

2026-02-08Los Angeles FC 1-1 New York City FC
2025-03-02Los Angeles FC 1-0 New York City FC
2023-01-28Los Angeles FC 1-1 New York City FC
2023-01-28New York City FC 1-1 Los Angeles FC
2021-05-29Los Angeles FC 1-2 New York City FC
2019-03-17New York City FC 2-2 Los Angeles FC

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