Los Angeles FC vs New York Red Bulls preview: match date, venue & predictions

The next Los Angeles FC match sees them host New York Red Bulls at BMO Stadium in a Major League Soccer Regular Season - 24 clash. The game is scheduled for 2026-09-10T02:30:00Z, with the fixture currently listed as Not Started. For fans wondering when Los Angeles FC play next at home, this is a key Western vs Eastern Conference showdown with important implications for the MLS play-off race.

This Los Angeles FC vs New York Red Bulls preview comes with the hosts sitting in a strong position in the Western Conference, while the visitors are looking to climb from mid-pack in the Eastern Conference. With contrasting recent form and several notable absences on both sides, this cross-conference meeting could significantly shape their respective seasons heading into the final third of the campaign.

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 (Fixture has not started yet)

Standings & form

Los Angeles FC come into this fixture ranked 3rd in the Western Conference with 37 points from 24 matches. Their overall record stands at 10 wins, 7 draws and 7 defeats, with 38 goals scored and 24 conceded, giving them a goal difference of +14. At BMO Stadium they have been strong: in 12 home games they have recorded 7 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, scoring 23 and conceding just 11. However, their recent form line of DDDLL shows a dip, with no win in their last five league outings.

New York Red Bulls travel west sitting 10th in the Eastern Conference on 27 points after 23 matches. Their overall record is 7 wins, 6 draws and 10 defeats, with 32 goals for and 46 against, leaving a goal difference of -14. Away from home they have played 11 times, posting 3 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses, scoring 14 and conceding 23. Their current form string of DLDLL underlines a difficult recent run, with just two points from the last five games.

Season statistics underline some clear trends. Los Angeles FC have been defensively solid, registering 12 clean sheets (7 at home and 5 away) and failing to score only 5 times across the campaign. They have also converted their only penalty of the season. New York Red Bulls, by contrast, have managed just 2 clean sheets all season and have failed to score in 6 matches, highlighting their inconsistency in both boxes. Discipline could be a factor, with the Red Bulls showing a notable number of yellow cards in the latter stages of games and having received red cards in the 46-60 and 91-105 minute ranges this season.

Head-to-head

• 2024-04-21T02:30:00Z: Los Angeles FC 2–2 New York Red Bulls (Major League Soccer)
• 2022-06-26T19:00:00Z: Los Angeles FC 2–0 New York Red Bulls (Major League Soccer)
• 2019-08-12T02:00:00Z: Los Angeles FC 4–2 New York Red Bulls (Major League Soccer)
• 2018-08-05T22:00:00Z: New York Red Bulls 2–1 Los Angeles FC (Major League Soccer)

The head-to-head record provided shows BMO Stadium and its predecessor venues have generally favoured Los Angeles FC. They have recorded home wins by 2–0 and 4–2, while the most recent meeting in April 2024 at BMO Stadium ended in a 2–2 draw after New York Red Bulls led 1–0 at half-time. The only listed Red Bulls victory came at Red Bull Arena in 2018, a tight 2–1 success. Overall, LAFC have been strong at home in this matchup, while the Red Bulls have shown they can be competitive, particularly in that recent high-scoring draw.

Team news & absences

Los Angeles FC have several issues to manage for this fixture. T. Hasal is ruled out as a Missing Fixture due to an Arm Injury, while Igor Jesus is also listed as Missing Fixture with a Knee Injury. Midfielder T. Tillman is another confirmed Missing Fixture through Injury. In addition, defender R. Porteous is marked as Questionable with a Leg Injury, leaving his involvement uncertain.

New York Red Bulls also have concerns. Goalkeeper A. Marcucci is ruled out as a Missing Fixture with a Knee Injury. Winger R. Mosquera is listed as Questionable due to a Thigh Injury, which could impact their attacking options off the bench if he is unable to feature.

Key players to watch

• D. Bouanga (Los Angeles FC) — 12 goals and 5 assists in Major League Soccer this season, making him a central attacking threat for the hosts.
• Son Heung-Min (Los Angeles FC) — 5 goals and 9 assists, providing creativity and end product from the front line with strong contribution in both scoring and chance creation.

Prediction

The data-driven Los Angeles FC vs New York Red Bulls prediction leans towards the home side avoiding defeat. The prediction model gives Los Angeles FC a 45% chance of winning, the draw also at 45%, and New York Red Bulls at 10%. The stated advice is: “Double chance : Los Angeles FC or draw”, reflecting LAFC’s stronger league position, more solid defensive record, and historically favourable home head-to-head results in this matchup.