Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City predictions, Feb 22, 2026

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As the Los Angeles Galaxy prepare to face New York City FC on February 22, 2026, fans can expect a competitive clash at the iconic home ground of the Galaxy. Recently, Los Angeles Galaxy has shown some resilience, managing to secure one victory in their last two matches, indicating a potential revival in form. This home advantage may play a crucial role in their performance, as they look to build momentum.

On the other hand, New York City FC has struggled, failing to secure a win in their last two outings. This lack of form may pose challenges for them, particularly in a high-stakes match on the road. Teams often face difficulties when away from home, and NYCFC will need to dig deep to overcome any psychological barriers.

Analytically, the bookmakers set the odds closely, with Los Angeles Galaxy at 2.44 and New York City FC at 2.58, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of the matchup. Both teams possess tactical strengths that could influence the outcome; the Galaxy may leverage their home advantage, while NYCFC will look to capitalize on any weaknesses in defense. Given this backdrop, the match is poised to be competitive, yet neither side can claim definitive advantage as they strive for valuable points.

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LA Galaxy 38.3%

Draw 25.4%

NY City 36.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of MLS New York City: 3.92% Los Angeles Galaxy: 3.92%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.44	3.82	2.6
	2.48	3.7	2.62
	2.54	3.79	2.68	Watch and Bet
	2.4	3.5	2.5
	2.42	3.9	2.57
	2.37	3.6	2.54

Latest Results

08.02.26 Los Angeles Galaxy – Chicago Fire – 2:3 23.01.26 Los Angeles Galaxy – Portland Timbers – 1:0 18.10.25 Los Angeles Galaxy – Minnesota United – 2:1 11.10.25 Los Angeles Galaxy – FC Dallas – 2:1 04.10.25 FC Dallas – Los Angeles Galaxy – 2:1

14.02.26 San Jose Earthquakes – New York City FC – 2:0 08.02.26 Los Angeles FC – New York City FC – 1:1 29.11.25 Inter Miami – New York City FC – 5:1 23.11.25 Philadelphia Union – New York City FC – 0:1 07.11.25 Charlotte FC – New York City FC – 1:3

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, LA Galaxy won 2.

LA Galaxy may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.

In the last 8 head-to-head matches, LA Galaxy won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 9:10. (average 1.1:1.3).

Including home matches between the teams, LA Galaxy won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 8:7. (average 1.3:1.2).

Latest Head To Head

27.01.25 Los Angeles Galaxy – New York City FC – 0:2 19.06.24 Los Angeles Galaxy – New York City FC – 2:0 27.02.22 Los Angeles Galaxy – New York City FC – 1:0 11.05.19 Los Angeles Galaxy – New York City FC – 0:2 11.03.18 New York City FC – Los Angeles Galaxy – 2:1

Standings

2026

Western Conference

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	FC Dallas	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
2	Houston Dynamo	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
3	Los Angeles Galaxy	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
4	Real Salt Lake	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
5	San Jose Earthquakes	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
6	Colorado Rapids	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
7	Sporting Kansas City	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
8	Seattle Sounders	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
9	Portland Timbers	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
10	Vancouver Whitecaps	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
11	Minnesota United	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
12	Los Angeles FC	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
13	Austin FC	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
14	St. Louis City	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
15	San Diego FC	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	New England Revolution	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
2	DC United	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
3	Toronto FC	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
4	New York Red Bulls	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
5	Columbus Crew	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
6	Chicago Fire	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
7	CF Montreal	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
8	Philadelphia Union	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
9	Orlando City	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
10	New York City	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
11	FC Cincinnati	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
12	Atlanta Utd	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
13	Nashville SC	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
14	Inter Miami	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
15	Charlotte	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0

MLS Outrights

1. Inter Miami: 5.04 (13.53%)

2. Los Angeles FC: 6.64 (10.27%)

3. Vancouver Whitecaps: 10.16 (6.71%)

4. San Diego FC: 12.4 (5.5%)

5. FC Cincinnati: 15 (4.55%)

6. Philadelphia Union: 15 (4.55%)

7. Cincinnati: 15 (4.55%)

8. New York City: 17.4 (3.92%)

9. Columbus Crew: 17.4 (3.92%)

10. Los Angeles Galaxy: 17.4 (3.92%)

11. Seattle Sounders: 19 (3.59%)

12. Orlando City: 25.4 (2.69%)

13. Nashville SC: 26 (2.62%)

14. New York Red Bulls: 30 (2.27%)

15. Charlotte FC: 32.75 (2.08%)

16. Chicago Fire: 34 (2.01%)

17. Minnesota United: 34 (2.01%)

18. Charlotte Eagles: 34 (2.01%)

19. Houston Dynamo: 41 (1.66%)

20. Real Salt Lake: 41 (1.66%)

21. Austin: 50 (1.36%)

22. FC Dallas: 50.2 (1.36%)

23. Colorado Rapids: 50.2 (1.36%)

24. Portland Timbers: 50.2 (1.36%)

25. Atlanta United: 50.2 (1.36%)

26. Toronto FC: 50.2 (1.36%)

27. San Jose Earthquakes: 50.2 (1.36%)

28. Austin FC: 51 (1.34%)

29. CF Montreal: 65.4 (1.04%)

30. St. Louis City: 65.4 (1.04%)

31. New England Revolution: 65.4 (1.04%)

32. DC United: 68.2 (1%)

33. Sporting Kansas City: 68.2 (1%)

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