LA Galaxy hosts in-form New York City on the 20th of June at Dignity Health Sports Park. Both teams look eager to get the ball rolling, but is the long-distance travel going to make things tricky for Cushing’s side? Find out the answer in the following LA Galaxy vs New York City betting tips below.
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LA Galaxy vs New York City prediction: Cushing to lose first LA Galaxy clash
Key Stats
- LA Galaxy won the last official match against this opponent.
- Coach Greg Vanney has a positive 8-5-6 record against New York City.
- We saw goals galore in five of LA Galaxy’s last six official games in Major League Soccer.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Long-distance drive kills Cushing’s hopes
- HOME: +100 – 50.0%
- DRAW: +275 – 22.5%
- AWAY: +240 – 27.5%
*These LA Galaxy vs New York City odds are subject to change
LA Galaxy are the expected winners in the match against in-form New York City, as coach Greg Vanney’s boys stand a 50/50 chance of securing the three points. Meanwhile, Nick Cushing’s players ‘enjoy’ a 27.5% shot at victory, while a draw priced at +275 has a 22.5% success probability.
Last five H2Hs: Surprising New York City advantage
Europe Friendlies 14/02/24
LA Galaxy
New York City FC
America Friendlies 05/02/23
LA Galaxy
New York City FC
USA MLS 27/02/22
LA Galaxy
New York City FC
USA MLS 11/05/19
LA Galaxy
New York City FC
USA MLS 11/03/18
New York City FC
LA Galaxy
Once again, we urge our readers to pay attention to the statistics part of our articles.
LA Galaxy team news and form: Puig’s goal not enough
Riqui Puig scored a goal for LA Galaxy in the match against Chicago Fire at Soldier Field, but coach Vanney’s boys gave Klopas’ side the three points. However, with the home-field advantage at Dignity Health Sports Park behind them, LA Galaxy surely have the three points up for grabs against New York City.
Predicted lineup: Micovic (GK), Aude, Caceres, Yoshida, Yamane, Cerrillo, Puig, Delgado, Pec, Berry & Joveljic
USA MLS 29/06/25
D
San Jose Earthquakes
1
LA Galaxy
1
USA MLS 26/06/25
L
Colorado Rapids
2
LA Galaxy
0
USA MLS 14/06/25
D
St. Louis City SC
3
LA Galaxy
3
USA MLS 01/06/25
W
Real Salt Lake
0
LA Galaxy
2
USA MLS 29/05/25
L
San Jose Earthquakes
1
LA Galaxy
0
New York City team news and form: Full squad for Cushing to utilize
Coach Nick Cushing’s boys just recently thrashed 5-1 another Western Conference team. San Jose Earthquakes flew back to the West Coast after they got obliterated in New York a couple of weeks ago. However, we still believe LA Galaxy have the three points up for grabs.
Predicted lineup: Freese (GK), Gray, Tanasijevic, Risa, O’Toole, Parks, Sands, Wolf, Fernandez, Rodriguez & Mijatovic
USA MLS 28/06/25
L
CF Montreal
1
New York City FC
0
USA MLS 12/06/25
W
Atlanta United
0
New York City FC
4
USA MLS 31/05/25
D
Nashville SC
2
New York City FC
2
USA MLS 28/05/25
L
Houston Dynamo
3
New York City FC
0
USA MLS 25/05/25
W
Chicago Fire
1
New York City FC
3
Player to watch: Riqui Puig
Seeing as Joseph Paintsil sustained a minor muscle injury a while ago, we believe it’s up to Riqui Puig to fill in the gaps in the attacking midfield. The former Barcelona starlet has been a crucial part of how Vanney’s team plays throughout this entire campaign, so it goes without saying that he will be a starter for his team at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Spaniard linking defense to attack
Riqui Puig is just 24 years old, but he is already proving to be one of the key players in Major League Soccer. Vanney’s favorite player has six goals and five assists, making the central midfielder one of the most involved in the attacks player for his team, which is another plus in favor of our LA Galaxy vs New York City predictions.