Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York Red Bulls Prediction and Betting Tips | 7th December 2024
The 2024 edition of the MLS Cup culminates in an exciting final this weekend as New York Red Bulls take on an impressive Los Angeles Galaxy side at the Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday. Both teams have talented players in their ranks and will be desperate to win this game.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York Red Bulls Preview
New York Red Bulls finished in seventh place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have shown marked improvement throughout their campaign. The Red Bulls defeated Orlando City by a narrow 1-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Los Angeles Galaxy, on the other hand, finished in second place in the Western Conference league table and have been in impressive form this season. The home side defeated Seattle Sounders 1-0 last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York Red Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- New York Red Bulls have a good recent record against Los Angeles Galaxy and have won 17 out of the 39 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Los Angeles Galaxy's 12 victories.
- The previous meeting between the two teams took place in April 2021 and ended in a 3-2 victory for Los Angeles Galaxy.
- Los Angeles Galaxy have reached the final of the MLS Cup for the 10th time - twice as many as any other team has achieved in the history of the competition.
- New York Red Bulls have become only the second team in MLS history to win three consecutive away games in a single postseason.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York Red Bulls Prediction
Los Angeles Galaxy have relied on several players this season and they will need to be at their best this weekend. With Riqui Puig ruled out of this game, the hosts will hope the likes of Gabriel Pec and Diego Fagundez are capable of stepping up and shouldering the creative burden.
New York Red Bulls have timed their peak to perfection this season but will be up against a formidable opponent on Saturday. Los Angeles Galaxy have been more consistent this year and hold a slight upper hand going into this game.
Prediction: Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1 New York Red Bulls
Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York Red Bulls Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Los Angeles Galaxy to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: New York Red Bulls to score first - Yes