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Major League Soccer: Los Angeles FC vs Red Bull New York – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 24 match between Los Angeles FC and Red Bull New York and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

When Red Bull New York come to BMO Stadium for the Major League Soccer match this coming Thursday, Los Angeles FC will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Los Angeles FC approach round 24 as number 3 in the Major League Soccer table with 37 points on their account so far. With 24 rounds behind them, Red Bull New York have amassed 27 points, placing them as number 10 in the standings.

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Form: Los Angeles FC vs Red Bull New York

Los Angeles FC Form

In their previous three matches, Los Angeles FC first drew 1-1 against Portland Timbers, then 0-0 against DC United before also finishing even in a 2-2 draw against Real Salt Lake. Los Angeles FC won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the Major League Soccer, while also drawing one. They suffered two defeats, while they scored ten and conceded seven goals.

Red Bull New York Form

Red Bull New York have been a tad mediocre in their last three matches where a win has failed to come their way. Against Chicago Fire FC, they gained a 1-1 draw, before coming up short against Philadelphia Union, who ran out 1-3 winners. Lately, they finished even in a 0-0 draw with Seattle Sounders FC. Red Bull New York claimed two wins against one draw and three defeats in their last six away matches in the Major League Soccer. The scoreline from these matches reads nine goals conceded and seven scored.

Betting stats for Los Angeles FC and Red Bull New York

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Los Angeles FC and Red Bull New York played across all tournaments.

  • In 5 of the last 6 Los Angeles FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Los Angeles FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Los Angeles FC matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Los Angeles FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Red Bull New York away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Red Bull New York away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Red Bull New York matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Red Bull New York matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Red Bull New York matches the sum of goals was under 2.5

Players on top: Los Angeles FC vs Red Bull New York

Heung-Min Son is the most prolific Major League Soccer marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Red Bull New York look to Emil Forsberg, hoping he can add to his current total of two Major League Soccer goals in his latest games.

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Full-time result

Los Angeles FC claimed four wins, drew four and lost two of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Red Bull New York won two, drew three and lost five of their last 10 games away. Los Angeles FC have not lost to Red Bull New York in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Los Angeles FC scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Red Bull New York got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Los Angeles FC managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Los Angeles FC have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Red Bull New York.

Total goals

Los Angeles FC saw over 2.5 goals in two of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Red Bull New York’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of one goal in these matches.