Los Angeles FC desperately need points on Thursday, Sep 10 at 4:30 AM in the MLS. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Los Angeles FC come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). New York Red Bulls, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Los Angeles FC and New York Red Bulls have split their 4 meetings almost evenly (2W–1D–1W). Their last encounter ended in a 2–2 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: New York Red Bulls's quality should tell even on the road. Los Angeles FC will push, but the visitors have too much class. New York Red Bulls to win.