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

The next Los Angeles FC match sees them host New York Red Bulls in the Major League Soccer 2026 Regular Season - 24 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. This Los Angeles FC vs New York Red Bulls preview looks ahead to a cross-conference clash with playoff implications for both sides.

The fixture is scheduled to kick off on 10 September 2026 (UTC) with the status currently listed as Not Started. LAFC come into this home game sitting high in the Western Conference, while the Red Bulls are chasing ground in the Eastern Conference. With LAFC in a playoff-qualifying position and New York trying to climb from mid-table, this meeting could prove important in the race for postseason spots.

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 sit 3rd in the Western Conference on 37 points after 24 matches, with a record of 10 wins, 7 draws and 7 defeats. They have scored 38 goals and conceded 24, for a goal difference of +14. At BMO Stadium they have been strong, with 7 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from 12 home games, scoring 23 and conceding just 11. Their overall recent form string reads DDDLL, indicating a dip with three straight defeats following two draws.

New York Red Bulls are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference with 27 points from 23 matches. Their overall record stands at 7 wins, 6 draws and 10 losses, with 32 goals scored and 46 conceded, giving a goal difference of -14. Away from home they have played 11 times, recording 3 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats, scoring 14 and conceding 23. Their current form string is DLDLL, showing just two points taken from the last five outings.

From a season-statistics perspective, LAFC have been notably solid defensively with 12 clean sheets (7 at home and 5 away) and have failed to score only 5 times across the campaign. New York Red Bulls, by contrast, have managed just 2 clean sheets all season and have failed to find the net in 6 matches. LAFC have also been consistent in their approach, most often lining up in a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 shape. Discipline-wise, both sides accumulate a fair number of yellow cards, with LAFC particularly prone to bookings late in games, and the Red Bulls showing a couple of red cards in the 46–60 and 91–105 minute ranges.

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 head-to-head record provided shows four meetings between these sides. LAFC have won both 2022 and 2019 home fixtures, 2–0 and 4–2 respectively, while the most recent clash at BMO Stadium in April 2024 finished in a 2–2 draw. New York Red Bulls’ only listed victory came at Red Bull Arena in 2018, a 2–1 home win. Overall, LAFC have been strong at home in this matchup, with two wins and a draw from three Los Angeles fixtures.

Team news & absences

Los Angeles FC have several issues ahead of this game. T. Hasal is ruled out with an Arm Injury, Igor Jesus misses out due to a Knee Injury, and T. Tillman is also listed as Missing Fixture with an Injury. In addition, defender R. Porteous is Questionable because of a Leg Injury, leaving his availability in doubt for the visit of the Red Bulls.

For New York Red Bulls, goalkeeper A. Marcucci is unavailable with a Knee Injury and is listed as Missing Fixture. Winger R. Mosquera is marked as Questionable due to a Thigh Injury, so his participation will depend on late fitness assessments.

Key players to watch

• D. Bouanga (Los Angeles FC) — 12 goals and 5 assists in the 2026 MLS season, making him one of the most productive attacking players in the league and a constant threat from midfield areas.
• Son Heung-Min (Los Angeles FC) — 5 goals and 9 assists highlight his creative influence, with his ability to link play and deliver in the final third likely to be central to LAFC’s attacking plan.

Prediction

The data-driven Los Angeles FC vs New York Red Bulls prediction leans towards the hosts avoiding defeat. The prediction model gives Los Angeles FC a 45% chance of victory, with the draw also at 45% and a New York Red Bulls win at 10%. The advice is a “Double chance: Los Angeles FC or draw”, reflecting LAFC’s stronger league position, better home record and solid clean-sheet numbers compared to a Red Bulls side that has struggled defensively and sits lower in the Eastern Conference standings.