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New York City vs Los Angeles FC prediction: AI analysis & odds

Under 3.5 goals prob 64% market 66% best odds @ 1.50 Official pick
NEWNew York City
New York City
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Last 5 D L L D L
VS
18/10/2026
Kick-off 01:30 Paris time
LOSLos Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC
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Last 5 D W D L D
Analysis published before kick-off Time-stamped odds (CLV) Transparent method

Our picks for this match

Official pick Under 3.5 goals Won
Model confidence64 %
Odds
1.50
Market
Total goals
Taken on 16/10 · 10:02 at odds of 1.50
AI Trend Over 2.5 goals Lost
Model confidence61 %
Odds
1.74
Market
Total goals
Taken on 16/10 · 10:02 at odds of 1.74
AI Trend Yes Won
Model confidence63 %
Odds
1.60
Market
Both teams to score
Taken on 16/10 · 10:02 at odds of 1.60
AI Trend New York City Lost
Model confidence36 %
Odds
2.90
Market
Match result
Taken on 16/10 · 10:02 at odds of 2.90
AI Trend Over 1.5 goals Won
Model confidence80 %
Odds
1.23
Market
Total goals
Taken on 16/10 · 10:02 at odds of 1.23
AI Trend New York City Void
Model confidence51 %
Odds
2.06
Market
Draw no bet
Taken on 16/10 · 10:02 at odds of 2.06
AI Trend New York City or Los Angeles FC Lost
Model confidence71 %
Odds
1.30
Market
Double chance
Taken on 16/10 · 10:02 at odds of 1.30

Most likely scorelines

1-1
11.5 %
Most likely
2-1
8.5 %
Scenario #2
1-2
8.3 %
Scenario #3

New York City-Los Angeles FC score, bivariate Poisson goals model (Dixon-Coles). Correct score remains football's hardest market: our top scoreline hits ~15% of the time, in line with the displayed probability. AI correct score generator & method →

Our Expert Analysis

PRO
Combined est. xG L52.001.26 + 1.57
Form L54 vs 5points (max 15)
Goals conceded L51.6 vs 1.4average per match
Under 3.5 goals64%market 66%
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● We back under 3.5 goals @ 1.50 (model probability 64.4%, implied probability 66.7%, edge -2.3 pts)
● Our lean: over 2.5 goals @ 1.74 (model probability 60.8%, verified probability, implied probability 57.5%, edge +3.3 pts)
● Our lean: both teams to score: yes @ 1.60 (model probability 62.8%, verified probability, implied probability 62.5%, edge +0.3 pts)
● Our lean: home win @ 2.90 (model probability 36.2%, implied probability 34.5%, edge +1.7 pts)
● Our lean: home draw no bet @ 2.06 (model probability 50.8%, implied probability 48.5%, edge +2.3 pts)
● Our model leans to over 1.5 goals @ 1.23 (model probability 80.4%, implied probability 81.3%, edge -0.9 pts: the price does not pay this scenario)
● Our model leans to double chance 12 (no draw) @ 1.30 (model probability 71.2%, verified probability, implied probability 76.9%, edge -5.7 pts: the price does not pay this scenario)

GAME CONTEXT

New York City scores 1.4 goals per game over its last 5 matches and concedes 1.6. The club has 4 points from 15. Los Angeles FC scores 1.2 goals per game and concedes 1.4 over that stretch. The club has 5 points from 15.

TOTALS ANALYSIS (Over/Under)

Under 3.5 goals: we back under 3.5 goals @ 1.50, with a model probability of 64.4% against an implied probability of 66.7%. The bet loses at 4 goals. Our model expects 1.58 goals from New York City and 1.55 from Los Angeles FC, a total of 3.12. Recent xG created by the two attacks combined is 2.83, under the line, so it points the same way. The one contrary data point: New York City has gone over 2.5 goals in 60% of its last 10 matches, Los Angeles FC in 30%.

Over 2.5 goals: our lean is over 2.5 goals @ 1.74 (60.8%, verified probability), against an implied probability of 57.5%. Over 2.5 and under 3.5 only win together on exactly 3 goals, a narrow outcome: this lean is a reading, not a scenario added to the official pick.

Over 1.5 goals: our model leans to over 1.5 goals @ 1.23 (80.4%). The implied probability is 81.3%, so the price does not pay this scenario.

1X2 ANALYSIS (Match Result)

Home win: our model gives New York City 36.2%, the draw 28.8% and Los Angeles FC 35.0%, a balanced matchup. The market sees Los Angeles FC as favorite (39.4% with the margin removed) and gives the draw 27.2%. Our lean is a New York City win @ 2.90 (36.2%, implied probability 34.5%).

Home draw no bet: the stake is returned on a draw and lost if Los Angeles FC wins. Our lean is this line @ 2.06 (50.8%, implied probability 48.5%).

Double chance 12 (no draw): it covers two outcomes out of three and loses on a draw. Our model leans to it @ 1.30 (71.2%, verified probability); the price does not pay this scenario (76.9% implied).

OTHER MARKETS

Both teams to score: yes: our lean is this line @ 1.60 (62.8%, verified probability), against an implied probability of 62.5%. Los Angeles FC failed to score in 40% of its last 10 matches, New York City in 10%.

Devil's advocate

The scenario that sinks the under 3.5 is a game with 4 goals or more: New York City has gone over 2.5 goals in 60% of its last 10 matches. We accept that risk, because Los Angeles FC has done so in only 30% of its own.

ProbWin verdict

We back under 3.5 goals @ 1.50. The over 2.5, both teams to score, New York City win and draw no bet leans remain readings, with no firm bet. No staking advice.

Absences

  • 🩹 D. Baiera — New York City · Knee Injury
  • 🩹 A. Farnos — New York City · Injury
  • 🩹 M. Moralez — New York City · Knee Injury
  • 🩹 K. Parks — New York City · Injury
  • 🩹 K. Trewin — New York City · Ankle Injury
  • 🩹 C. Carter — Los Angeles FC · Arm Injury
  • 🩹 J. Ebobisse — Los Angeles FC · Leg Injury
  • 🩹 T. Tillman — Los Angeles FC · Injury
  • 🩹 M. Ilenic — New York City · Illness
  • 🩹 Talles Magno — New York City · Muscle Injury
  • 🩹 T. Hasal — Los Angeles FC · Arm Injury

The referee

Rosendo Mendoza
19 matches officiated in our database
5.3
cards / game
4.0
league average

Form & Stats

Team Comparison

11 of 35 model features (last 5-10 games)

Los Angeles FC STAT New York City
1.57
xG (L5) ? Expected Goals — buts attendus selon la qualité des occasions créées (5 derniers)
1.26
1.48
xGA (L5) ? Expected Goals Against — buts attendus concédés selon la qualité des tirs subis
1.40
1.95
Adj. xG ? Opponent-Strength Adjusted xG — xG ajusté à la force des adversaires rencontrés
1.83
1.2
Goals scored (L5) ? Buts marqués en moyenne sur les 5 derniers matchs
1.4
1.4
Goals conceded (L5) ? Buts concédés en moyenne sur les 5 derniers matchs
1.6
5.0
Shots on target (L5) ? Tirs cadrés par match — proxy d'activité offensive
4.4
1.00
Home / away goals ? Moyenne de buts marqués uniquement à domicile (dom.) ou à l'extérieur (ext.)
0.80
30.0%
Over 2.5 (L10) ? Pourcentage de matchs terminés avec 3+ buts sur les 10 derniers
60.0%
50.0%
BTTS (L10) ? Pourcentage de matchs où les deux équipes ont marqué (10 derniers)
80.0%
20.0%
Clean sheets (L10) ? Pourcentage de matchs sans but encaissé (10 derniers)
20.0%
5
Form (L5) ? Points accumulés sur les 5 derniers matchs (max 15)
4
New York CityNew York CityHOM
Oct. 17, 2026New York City - Los Angeles FC1 - 1D
Oct. 14, 2026Inter Miami - New York City2 - 0L
Oct. 10, 2026Chicago Fire - New York City2 - 1L
Sept. 26, 2026Atlanta Utd - New York City2 - 2D
Sept. 18, 2026New York City - New York Red …1 - 2L
Los Angeles FCLos Angeles FCAWY
Oct. 17, 2026New York City - Los Angeles FC1 - 1D
Oct. 15, 2026Los Angeles FC - Austin FC3 - 1W
Oct. 11, 2026Los Angeles FC - Vancouver Whi…1 - 1D
Sept. 27, 2026FC Dallas - Los Angeles FC1 - 0L
Sept. 19, 2026San Jose Eart… - Los Angeles FC2 - 2D

Head-to-Head

17/10/26New York City — Los Angeles FC1 – 1
02/03/25Los Angeles FC — New York City1 – 0
29/05/21Los Angeles FC — New York City1 – 2
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Frequently asked questions

Quand se joue New York City – Los Angeles FC ?

Le match se joue le 18/10/2026 à 01:30 (heure de Paris).

Où trouver un pronostic pour New York City – Los Angeles FC ?

Cette page ProbWin affiche les probabilités calibrées de notre modèle pour chaque marché (1X2, plus/moins de buts), les scores les plus probables, la forme des deux équipes et, le jour du match, une analyse écrite complète.

Comment sont calculées ces probabilités ?

Nos modèles statistiques sont entraînés sur l'historique de 40 championnats (buts, forme, calendrier) et recalibrés chaque jour. Chaque prédiction est publiée avant le coup d'envoi et son résultat est conservé dans notre journal public.

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