Los Angeles FC vs New York Red Bulls preview: next match kick-off, venue & key points

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 covers kick-off time, venue, standings, recent form, head to head record, team news and a data-led prediction.

The fixture is scheduled to kick off at 02:30 UTC on 2026-09-10, with the status currently listed as Not Started. LAFC enter this home game sitting high in the Western Conference, while the Red Bulls are trying to climb the Eastern Conference table. With playoff positioning and momentum on the line, fans looking for when Los Angeles FC play next will have this cross-conference clash firmly circled.

Match details: date, kick-off & venue

Competition: Major League Soccer, Regular Season - 24
Date / Kick-off: 2026-09-10, 02:30 UTC
Venue: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
Status: Not Started (Fixture has not started yet)

Standings & form

Los Angeles FC come into this game ranked 3rd in the Western Conference with 37 points from 24 matches (10 wins, 7 draws, 7 losses). They have scored 38 goals and conceded 24, for a goal difference of +14. At BMO Stadium, LAFC have been strong: in 12 home games they have 7 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats, scoring 23 and conceding 11. Their recent league form string is DDDLL, suggesting a dip in results despite their overall solid position.

New York Red Bulls arrive in Los Angeles sitting 10th in the Eastern Conference on 27 points after 23 matches (7 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses). They have scored 32 and conceded 46, giving a goal difference of -14. Away from home, the Red Bulls have played 11 times, winning 3, drawing 3 and losing 5, with 14 goals scored and 23 conceded. Their current form string reads DLDLL, underlining a difficult recent run.

Season statistics highlight some key trends. LAFC have kept 12 clean sheets in 24 league games, including 7 at home, and have failed to score only 5 times. New York Red Bulls, by contrast, have just 2 clean sheets all season and have failed to score 6 times. LAFC have also successfully converted 1 penalty from 1, while the Red Bulls are likewise perfect from the spot with 1 scored from 1. In terms of discipline, both sides accumulate most of their yellow cards late in games, particularly from the 76–90 minute range.

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 four recorded meetings show a slight edge for Los Angeles FC, with two home wins and one draw in Los Angeles, while New York Red Bulls claimed a 2–1 victory in Harrison back in 2018. At BMO Stadium and the former Banc of California Stadium, LAFC have been particularly strong in this matchup, scoring at least twice in all three home encounters, including a 4–2 win in 2019 and a 2–0 success in 2022. The most recent clash in April 2024 at BMO Stadium ended 2–2, underlining how competitive this fixture can be.

Team news & absences

For Los Angeles FC, several players are listed as unavailable for this fixture. T. Hasal is ruled out as a Missing Fixture due to an Arm Injury. Igor Jesus is also a Missing Fixture with a Knee Injury, while T. Tillman is sidelined as a Missing Fixture through Injury. In addition, R. Porteous is marked as Questionable with a Leg Injury, so his involvement remains uncertain.

New York Red Bulls have their own concerns. A. Marcucci is listed as a Missing Fixture because of a Knee Injury. R. Mosquera is considered Questionable with a Thigh Injury, and his availability will need to be monitored closer to kick-off. These absences could influence selection and tactical choices for both coaches.

Key players to watch

D. Bouanga (Los Angeles FC) — 12 goals and 5 assists in Major League Soccer 2026, making him a major attacking threat and a focal point in the LAFC frontline.
Son Heung-Min (Los Angeles FC) — 5 goals and 9 assists, offering creativity and end product, and ranking among the league’s top assist providers this season.

Prediction

The data-led 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, the draw also at 45%, and an away win for New York Red Bulls at 10%. The advised tip is a “Double chance: Los Angeles FC or draw”, reflecting LAFC’s strong home record, higher conference position and superior defensive numbers compared to the Red Bulls’ more fragile away form.