Los Angeles or New York? LA Galaxy Vs. NY Red Bulls Betting Predictions & Winning Odds (2024 MLS Cup Final, December 7)
The 2024 MLS season is finally coming to an end, as LA Galaxy will host New York Red Bulls in an exciting MLS Cup final. Both teams have done very well in the playoffs this year, and they will clash in an official match for the first time in three years.
LA Galaxy vs NY Red Bulls (MLS 2024 Cup Final): Key Info
LAG vs NYRB: Time, Date & Venue
New York Red Bulls have never won the title, while LA Galaxy haven’t reached the final in 10 years, so what should we expect from the MLS Cup 2024 final?
ℹ️ Tournament: | 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs, Final |
⚽️ Venue: | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, United States |
🗓️ Date: | 7 December 2024 |
⏰ Time: | 9 p.m. GMT on Saturday |
Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York Red Bulls Odds
According to the best soccer sportsbooks, Los Angeles Galaxy are the slight favorites at 1.85 (17/20). A draw is offered at 3.80 (14/5), while New York Red Bulls will be the underdogs at 4.10 (31/10) to beat LA in the MLS Cup 2024 final.
LAG – NYRB: H2H
Both teams don’t usually clash in the regular season due to being in different conferences, and they have been completely even in the last few years, as in the last 12 head-to-head games, LA Galaxy won five, drew twice, and New York Red Bulls won five.
- LA Galaxy 2-0 New York Red Bulls (17 February 2024)
- LA Galaxy 0-1 New York Red Bulls (15 February 2023)
- LA Galaxy 2-1 New York Red Bulls (13 February 2022)
- LA Galaxy 3-2 New York Red Bulls (25 April 2021)
- New York Red Bulls 3-2 LA Galaxy (4 May 2019)
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Los Angeles Galaxy
LA Galaxy came into the MLS Cup playoffs as favorites to win the title, according to the US soccer bookies, and they are even more favorites now after their great performances. Los Galacticos finished in second place in the Western Conference regular season with 64 points, so they got a bye from the Wild Card round. They went on to beat the Colorado Rapids, Minnesota United FC, and finally the Seattle Sounders FC to reach the final.
The offense has been the team’s strongest weapon in the competition, as they have four of the top five scorers in the playoffs. The former Barcelona player Riqui Puig is shining with the team with four goals and four assists, while Dejan Joveljic and Gabriel Pec have been very clinical in front of the net.
- Last 5 games: WWWWL
New York Red Bulls
The New York Red Bulls didn’t have the best regular season, having finished in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with only 47 points. NYRB have been much better in the playoffs, though, starting the knockouts by beating the defending champions, Columbus Crew, and they went on to beat New York City FC and Orlando City SC on their route to the final.
The defense has been the star of the show for the Red Bulls, as they didn’t concede any goals in the quarterfinals and semifinals. Dante Vanzeir is in very good form, having scored two goals in the last three games. Felipe Carballo scored two goals in the playoffs, which were his first goals for the team after he joined from Gremio.
- Last 5 games: WWWWL
LA Galaxy vs NY Red Bulls 2024 MLS Cup Final Predictions
Los Angeles Galaxy to Win @ 1.85 (17/20)
3 (100%)
0
If you want to bet on the MLS Cup final 2024, then taking the LA Galaxy might be the way to go. Los Galacticos just can’t stop scoring right now, as they have scored 16 goals in four playoff games so far, while the Red Bulls have scored only eight goals despite playing an extra game. LA Galaxy have a very solid midfield that consists of Marco Reus, Riqui Puig, and Edwin Cerrillo, so they have a nice mixture of youth and experienced players.
The 2024 MLS Cup final odds have LA as favorites for a reason. They have been the much better team throughout the season, and they will be playing at home as well. LA Galaxy have won the most MLS Cup titles (5), and they will be less nervous than the Red Bulls, who have never won the championship before.
Total Corners – Under 9.5 @ 1.90 (9/10)
2 (67%)
(33%) 1
Los Angeles Galaxy have gone under this number of corners in four consecutive home games, averaging 6.75 corners per game. It’s also the same story with the New York Red Bulls, who have gone under the total of corners in four of their last five games. The soccer odds for this betting option are enticing, especially since the finals are more often than not tight with few goals and corners.
Dejan Joveljic to Score @ 2.50 (3/2)
3 (100%)
0
Dejan Joveljic is tied for first on the MLS Cup playoffs 2024 top scorers list with five goals. The Serbian striker is in great form right now, and he is in good spirits after scoring the winning goal over the Seattle Sounders in the semifinals. Joveljic always plays better at home as well, having scored eight goals for LA in the last six games at that same stadium, so if Los Galacticos score a goal or two in this game, he will most likely be involved.
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Los Galacticos have been more consistent this season, and they will have the home-field advantage, so we expect them to win. Make sure you use our LA Galaxy vs New York Red Bulls betting predictions and bet them at the soccer bookies in the USA to have more fun watching the game.
It looks like the LAG should destroy NYRB