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Los Angeles FC desperately need points on Thursday, Nov 5 at 1:30 AM in the MLS. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.
New York City FC come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Los Angeles FC travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. New York City FC head into this on the back of a defeat, while Los Angeles FC arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.
Head-to-head records offer little separation — New York City FC and Los Angeles FC have split their 4 meetings almost evenly (1W–2D–1W). Their last encounter ended in New York City FC won 0–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives New York City FC a slight edge, but Los Angeles FC are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.