Los Angeles vs New York City prediction, odds & betting tips – 03/02/2025
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🔥 Our Hot tip

Denis Bouanga to score first

The Gabonese winger was the top goalscorer for his team last season, with 20 goals to his name.

The famous BMO Stadium will host the thrilling cross-conference clash between Los Angeles and New York City on the 2nd day of March. We highly recommend the following Los Angeles vs New York City betting tips, as we believe the home side has the three points up for grabs. Make the most of the wisdom we are sharing with you.

Los Angeles vs New York City prediction: Thrifty 1-0 LAFC win ahead

Key Stats

  • Two consecutive matches for Los Angeles have resulted in under 1.5 total goals.
  • Denis Bouanga of Los Angeles scored 20 goals last season.
  • LAFC recorded two consecutive victories in all competitions.

Correct score prediction: Los Angeles 1-0 New York City

Los Angeles have never won a game against this opponent. However, we believe all of that is about to change, as our key Los Angeles vs New York City predictions stroll to success. After all, Los Angeles managed to pick up two 1-0 wins in recent matches.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Can French veterans drag LAFC to victory?

  • HOME: -125 – 53.3%
  • DRAW: +295 – 25.7%
  • AWAY: +325 – 21.0%

*These Los Angeles vs New York City odds are subject to change

LAFC are the expected winners at BMO Stadium, with a massive 53.3% win probability behind them before the kick-off. The odds are valued at a tempting -125 and we can’t wait to see if Olivier Giroud and his teammates will live up to the expectations.

You might also want to know that Denis Bouanga to score anytime is one of the safer bets you could make on this game, as our primary Los Angeles vs New York City prediction is priced at +144, giving it a 40.98% chance of success.

Last five H2Hs: Slight New York City advantage

America Friendlies 28/01/23

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC

1
New York City FC

New York City FC

1

USA MLS 29/05/21

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC

1
New York City FC

New York City FC

2

USA MLS 17/03/19

New York City FC

New York City FC

2
Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC

2

USA MLS 14/05/18

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC

2
New York City FC

New York City FC

2

You should check out the key Los Angeles vs New York City statistics before you place a wager on this Major League Soccer game.

Los Angeles team news and form: Denis Boaunga blanked

Tremendous Gabonese winger Bouanga couldn’t score a goal against Colorado Rapids last week. However, coach Cherundolo’s main gun will surely be a starter against New York City as well.

Predicted lineup: Lloris (GK), Palencia, Segura, Long, Hollingshead, Delgado, Jesus, Tillman, Martinez, Giroud & Bouanga

USA MLS 15/03/25

L

Austin FC

Austin FC

1

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC

0

CONCACAF Champions Cup 12/03/25

L

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew

2

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC

1

USA MLS 08/03/25

L

Seattle Sounders

Seattle Sounders

5

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC

2

CONCACAF Champions Cup 05/03/25

W

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew

0

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC

3

USA MLS 02/03/25

W

New York City FC

New York City FC

0

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC

1

New York City team news and form: Great chance squandered

Inter Miami were the big favorites to win at DRV PNK Stadium last week. However, they needed a last-second Telasco Segovia equalizer in order to avoid defeat against in-form New York City.

Predicted lineup: Freese (GK), O’Toole, Risa, Tanasijevic, Ilenic, Parks, Haak, Wolf, Moralez, Ojeda & Martinez

USA MLS 15/03/25

W

New England Revolution

New England Revolution

1

New York City FC

New York City FC

2

USA MLS 09/03/25

W

Orlando City SC

Orlando City SC

1

New York City FC

New York City FC

2

USA MLS 02/03/25

L

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC

1

New York City FC

New York City FC

0

USA MLS 23/02/25

D

Inter Miami CF

Inter Miami CF

2

New York City FC

New York City FC

2

Friendlies 15/02/25

W

Minnesota United

Minnesota United

0

New York City FC

New York City FC

1

Player to watch: Hugo Lloris

World Cup champion Hugo Lloris is the key player to watch in our professional Los Angeles vs New York City prediction, as there’s no way coach Cherundolo is going to bench the veteran. Despite his advancing age, Lloris does still possess his catlike reflexes, which is a huge advantage for the home side in the title fight this year.

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Second player to watch: Jeremy Ebobisse

Ebobisse scored the winning goal for his team in the match against Colorado Rapids last week. Will he be able to find the net again? Only time will tell.


Zack is a longtime football fan, writer, and bettor. He also has experience playing and coaching the game of football at a local level. His interest in the MLS, Liga MX and the Canadian Premier League adds a new dimension to the content we have at FootballWhispers.