Los Angeles FC (3-2-3) vs. New York Red Bulls (4-3-1)
Los Angeles FC vs. New York Red Bulls 4/20/24 – As the MLS continues its thrilling season, a notable matchup is set for this Saturday night at BMO Stadium where Los Angeles FC will face off against the New York Red Bulls. The Los Angeles team, holding a record of three wins, two draws, and three losses, is set to challenge the Red Bulls, who come in with a slightly better record of four wins, three draws, and one loss. With both teams having a mixed form lately, this game holds significant weight for their seasonal ambitions, making MLS predictions tonight particularly interesting.
Los Angeles FC have not been that consistent so far, but they do have a lethal offensive lineup, with Timothy Tillman and Mateusz Bogusz who each have three goals this season. The attacking skills of these players would come in very handy, especially when playing against the Red Bulls who, otherwise, have a good record, but have shown some vulnerability. The constant play of LAFC’s top scorers with their great tactical flexibility makes them a terrifying opponent who the Red Bulls will have to keep in check diligently.
However, Red Bulls are more balanced as they have Lewis Morgan playing midfield, whose play has been credited with six goals in just six starts. His dead-eye shooting and high scoring rate will really keep the Los Angeles FC defense on its toes. Along with him, the contributions of Frankie Amaya and Elias Manoel certainly provide the Red Bulls attack the necessary depth and variations to keep the backline of LAFC on high alert for any slip up.
Los Angeles FC vs. New York Red Bulls 4/20/24 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 10:30 PM ET |
| Where: | BMO Stadium |
| TV: | ATV |
| Stream: | TBD |
Hugo Lloris GK vs. Carlos Coronel GK
Hugo Lloris of Los Angeles FC will have a great deal of experience and will have 25 saves and two clean sheets by the end of the season. His experience as a veteran is vital, especially when LAFC is facing a fierce rival team. Lloris will need to top his game in order to thwart the counter attacks by the sharpshooters of the Red Bulls.
On the other hand, Carlos Coronel has equally displayed outstanding abilities at goal for the Red Bulls, earning three shutouts and 17 saves from the seven matches he has started. Keeper’s resistance to counter-attacks will be challenged by the strikers of the LAFC side, who want to get positive results to get away from the bottom of the standings and are likely to do anything they can to score a goal.
Soccer Odds/Point Spread: Los Angeles FC -122, Total Odds: 2.5
The betting odds favor Los Angeles FC slightly, despite their inconsistent performances. This might reflect the home-field advantage at BMO Stadium and their potential to capitalize on their offensive strengths. The under 2.5 goals at -120 suggests a tighter game, possibly with strong defensive plays or crucial goalkeeping defining the match.
Los Angeles FC Betting Trends
Los Angeles FC has been in a poor run of form too according to the recent performances with a record of 1-3 in the last five games and whether they have been able to cover the spread is really a debatable issue, especially when they play away from home.
New York Red Bulls Betting Trends
The Red Bulls are still holding a solid record, at 2 wins, 1 loss in the last 5 times, and with a positive ATS road record. This could be attributed to their ability to withstand a traveling situation like an away game. This may prove to be of crucial importance in the upcoming match.
Los Angeles FC vs. New York Red Bulls 04/20/24 Betting Picks
With these charts being on par with each other and head to head statistics, we can say that this game will be a nail-biter. This engaging match-up, along with the high stakes, has indicated either team could see one into the net. While the strong goalkeeping on both sides has the potential to produce a low-scoring event, nevertheless, we can still expect the good teams to score a few goals here and there.
Considering the odds and performance trends, a slight edge might be given to Los Angeles FC due to their home advantage and pressing need to climb up the standings. The recommended Premium parlay and picks would involve betting on LAFC to win and considering a bet on the under 2.5 total goals, reflecting a tight, hard-fought match.
Free Pick and Prediction: Los Angeles FC 2, New York Red Bulls 0.