The reigning champions New York City begin the new MLS campaign this weekend when they visit Los Angeles Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park (Carson). Kickoffs at 01:00 EAT.
LA Galaxy failed to reach playoffs for the second year running last year and they are back looking to avoid the third fail. After an inconsistent run of form all through the season the team finished eighth in the Western conference, just one spot below the playoffs. Greg Vanney has managed a notable signing in the likes of former Juventus star Douglas Costa who could be a fantastic addition if he successfully links up with Javier Hernandez.
Los Angeles Galaxy held each other to 3-3 MLS stalemate with Minnesota United in their last league fixture. In that game, Los Angeles Galaxy had 59% possession, 16 shots with 10 of on target and goals scored by Lletget (45′), Hernández (51′, 75′) and Araujo (62′ Own goal). Minnesota United got 21 shots with three of them on target and goals by Hunou (22′) and Lod (34′).
After finishing fourth in the Eastern Conference regular season standings, New York City FC had a smooth playoff run in late 2021 and they took the day with the victory over Portland Timbers away at Providence Park. In their last five matches, they have picked up four wins and a draw. Both teams found the back of the net in three of those fixtures.
Coming into this game, The Boys in Blue trashed Santos 4-0 in the CONCACAF Champions League action. In that game, New York City had 61% possession, 20 shots with seven of them on target and goals scored by Alfredo Morales (32)’, Maxime Chanot (36’), and Talles Magno (80’ and 86’). Santos got three shots with none of them on target.
LA Galaxy vs New York City head to head
This will be 7th meeting between these two teams since 2015; New York City claims four wins and LA Galaxy two wins.
- LA Galaxy 0-2 New York City 11/05/19
- New York City 2-1 LA Galaxy 12/03/18
- LA Galaxy 3-0 New York City 11/02/18
- LA Galaxy 0-2 New York City 13/08/17
- New York City 1-0 LA Galaxy 20/08/16
Home
- LA Galaxy 2-2 DC United
- LA Galaxy 2-4 Vancouver
- LA Galaxy 2-1 New York
- LA Galaxy 1-1 Seattle
- LA Galaxy 4-0 New England
Away
- New York City 4-0 Santos
- Santos 0-2 New York City
- Queretaro 1-4 New York City
- Inter Playa Carmen 1-2 New York City
- New York City 2-2 Montreal
Los Angeles Galaxy team news
The hosts get into this meeting with a clean bill of health.
New York City team news
The pigeons have no injury or suspensions concerns yet.
Prediction and odds
New York City is in better recent form without a single loss in the last ten games they played while the opponents form is worrying having won only three of the last ten games they played.
- New York City Win
- Goals over 2.5
- Both teams to score
