The long wait is over and we can finally enjoy the MLS Cup final. This year, we have LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls going up against each other in a vicious MLS clash on the 7th of December. Who’s going to grab the title and who will be drowned into tears? Stay tuned to find out the answer in the following LA Galaxy vs New York Red Bulls betting tips.
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LA Galaxy vs New York Red Bulls prediction: LA Galaxy’s fans will celebrate an MLS Cup triumph
Key Stats
- Joveljic is the leading goalscorer for LA Galaxy with 20 goals to his name so far.
- We saw under 1.5 goals in both of the two teams’ last MLS outings.
- Two of the last eight games between the two teams resulted in under 1.5 goals.
Correct score prediction: LA Galaxy 1-0 New York Red Bulls
LA Galaxy’s last official game in Major League Soccer ended 1-0 in favor of Vanney’s side. We believe the clash against the Bulls on the 7th of December could also end the same way, which is why we provide you with these interesting LA Galaxy vs New York Red Bulls predictions for the MLS Cup final.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Final sprint for Vanney
- HOME: -153 – 59.2%
- DRAW: +315 – 22.8%
- AWAY: +385 – 18.0%
*These LA Galaxy vs New York Red Bulls odds are subject to change
According to the bookies’ top odds, LA Galaxy are the expected winners, with a 59.2% win probability behind them at Dignity Health Sports Park. Coach Sandro Schwarz, on the other hand, has only an 18.0% shot at the title.
Moreover, we believe our key LA Galaxy vs New York Red Bulls prediction will surely succeed as well. Dejan Joveljic to score anytime is priced at +155, giving the Serbian goalscoring magician a 39.22% chance of finding the Bulls’ net this week.
Last five H2Hs: Level playing field
The charts below contain valuable information regarding the key LA Galaxy vs New York Red Bulls statistics and match facts.
Europe Friendlies 17/02/24
LA Galaxy
New York Red Bulls
America Friendlies 15/02/23
LA Galaxy
New York Red Bulls
America Friendlies 13/02/22
LA Galaxy
New York Red Bulls
USA MLS 25/04/21
LA Galaxy
New York Red Bulls
USA MLS 04/05/19
New York Red Bulls
LA Galaxy
LA Galaxy team news and form: LA Galaxy need to be careful
Despite beating Brian Schmetzer’s Sounders 1-0, LA Galaxy still allowed their rivals to produce four shots on target. Thankfully, shot-stopper McCarthy was there to save the day as he deflected everything the Sounders threw at him.
Predicted lineup: McCarthy (GK), Yamane, Garces, Yoshida, Nelson, Puig, Cerrillo, Reus, Pec, Jovelic & Paintsil
USA MLS 16/03/25
D
Portland Timbers
1
LA Galaxy
1
CONCACAF Champions Cup 13/03/25
W
Herediano
1
LA Galaxy
4
USA MLS 09/03/25
L
St. Louis City SC
3
LA Galaxy
0
CONCACAF Champions Cup 06/03/25
L
Herediano
1
LA Galaxy
0
USA MLS 02/03/25
L
Vancouver Whitecaps
2
LA Galaxy
1
New York Red Bulls team news and form: Can Andres Reyes make it happen?
With 39.0% possession and only one shot on target in 90 minutes of play, perhaps the Bulls were lucky to reach a game against LA Galaxy. It should’ve been the Lions who would challenge Vanney’s side, but Reyes scored a 47th-minute winner at Exploria Stadium to deny Oscar Pareja’s boys a shot at the title.
Predicted lineup: Coronel (GK), S. Nealis, D. Nealis, Reyes, Edelman, Harper, Stroud, Tolkin, Forsberg, Vanzeir & Morgan
USA MLS 15/03/25
D
Orlando City SC
2
New York Red Bulls
2
USA MLS 09/03/25
D
Atlanta United
0
New York Red Bulls
0
USA MLS 02/03/25
W
Nashville SC
0
New York Red Bulls
2
USA MLS 23/02/25
L
FC Cincinnati
1
New York Red Bulls
0
Friendlies 15/02/25
L
San Diego FC
6
New York Red Bulls
0
Player to watch: Marco Reus
LA Galaxy’s new number #18 didn’t enjoy the full 90 minutes against Seattle Sounders last week but he still had quite an impact on the game. The former Borussia Dortmund star is the heart and soul of the midfield and it goes without saying that he will partake in the MLS Cup final this Saturday.
Second player to watch: Lewis Morgan
Morgan is the leading goalscorer for the visitors this season. He found the net on 13 occasions and will be the key threat to our top LA Galaxy vs New York Red Bulls predictions this week.
