Los Angeles FC vs New York Red Bulls preview: match details & prediction

The next Los Angeles FC match sees them host New York Red Bulls in the Major League Soccer regular season. This Los Angeles FC vs New York Red Bulls preview focuses on a key cross-conference clash at BMO Stadium, with the Western Conference side looking to strengthen their position in the playoff race and the visitors trying to climb the Eastern standings. The fixture is scheduled for 10 September 2026, with kick-off at 02:30 UTC in Los Angeles.

When fans ask when Los Angeles FC play next, the answer is this Regular Season - 24 showdown on home turf. LAFC come into it sitting high in the Western Conference, while New York Red Bulls arrive from the Eastern Conference needing points after a difficult run. With contrasting form lines and a strong home record for LAFC, this looks like an important night in the MLS season for both clubs.

Match details: date, kick-off & venue

• Competition: Major League Soccer, Regular Season - 24
• Date / Kick-off: 2026-09-10T02:30:00Z
• Venue: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
• Status: Not Started

Standings & form

Los Angeles FC come into this fixture ranked 3rd in the Western Conference with 37 points from 24 matches. Their record stands at 10 wins, 7 draws and 7 defeats, with a goal difference of +14 after scoring 38 and conceding 24. At BMO Stadium they have been strong: in 12 home games, LAFC have 7 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, scoring 23 and allowing just 11. However, their recent league form string of DDDLL shows they are currently on a difficult run and will be eager to respond in front of their own fans.

New York Red Bulls travel west sitting 10th in the Eastern Conference with 27 points from 23 matches. Their overall record is 7 wins, 6 draws and 10 losses, with a goal difference of -14 after scoring 32 and conceding 46. Away from home, the Red Bulls have played 11 times, recording 3 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats, with 14 goals scored and 23 conceded. Their current form string of DLDLL underlines a tough spell, making this trip to Los Angeles a significant test.

Season statistics highlight some key trends. Los Angeles FC have been solid defensively, with 12 clean sheets in league play (7 at home and 5 away), and have only failed to score 5 times all season. They also show tactical flexibility, most often lining up in 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 formations. New York Red Bulls have managed just 2 clean sheets (1 home, 1 away) and have failed to score 6 times, underlining their inconsistency in both boxes. Both sides have converted their only penalties of the campaign, each scoring 1 out of 1 spot-kick so far.

Head-to-head

• 2024-04-21: Los Angeles FC 2–2 New York Red Bulls (Major League Soccer)
• 2022-06-26: Los Angeles FC 2–0 New York Red Bulls (Major League Soccer)
• 2019-08-12: Los Angeles FC 4–2 New York Red Bulls (Major League Soccer)
• 2018-08-05: New York Red Bulls 2–1 Los Angeles FC (Major League Soccer)

The recent head-to-head record is tilted towards Los Angeles FC, especially in California. LAFC are unbeaten in the three most recent meetings at home, winning 2–0 in 2022 and 4–2 in 2019 before a 2–2 draw at BMO Stadium in April 2024. New York Red Bulls’ only result in this list on their own turf was a 2–1 home win back in 2018, but they have yet to win away at LAFC across the matches shown.

Team news & absences

Los Angeles FC have several issues to manage ahead of kick-off. T. Hasal is ruled out with an arm injury, while Igor Jesus misses the fixture due to a knee injury. Midfielder T. Tillman is also listed as a Missing Fixture through injury. Defender R. Porteous is marked as Questionable with a leg injury, so his involvement remains uncertain.

For New York Red Bulls, goalkeeper A. Marcucci is unavailable with a knee injury. In addition, R. Mosquera is listed as Questionable due to a thigh injury, giving the visitors some concern over their defensive and wide options.

Key players to watch

• D. Bouanga (Los Angeles FC) — 12 goals and 5 assists in Major League Soccer this season, making him a major attacking threat for the hosts.
• Son Heung-Min (Los Angeles FC) — 5 goals and 9 assists, providing creativity and end product in the final third for LAFC.

Prediction

The data model for this Los Angeles FC vs New York Red Bulls prediction leans strongly towards the hosts avoiding defeat. The prediction gives Los Angeles FC a 45% chance of winning, the draw also at 45%, and New York Red Bulls at 10%. The advice is a clear “Double chance: Los Angeles FC or draw”, reflecting LAFC’s higher Western Conference position, strong home record and superior defensive numbers compared to a Red Bulls side that has struggled for consistency and sits lower in the Eastern Conference standings.