Los Angeles FC vs New Mexico United Prediction: New Mexico are going to get slaughtered

MLS powerhouse Los Angeles FC get ready for the next assignment in the US Open Cup, as they take on New Mexico United at the Banc of California Stadium. Los Angeles FC are almost impenetrable in the MLS and they are beyond doubt the favorite team to lift the US Open Cup, so the fans really expect the team to get a convincing win over Championship side New Mexico. And for New Mexico they feel confident they can cause an upset here and the reason is because they have had excellent results in their last 3 league matches. But an upset here will cost them a lot of effort considering the quality of the opposition they are about to face.

Los Angeles FC are being realistic about lifting the US Open Cup and at the moment, their chances are very high. Los Angeles FC are having such a good run in the MLS right now and they have not had a poor game since the defeat to San Jose back in May. Los Angeles are therefore favorites to beat New Mexico in this US Open Cup quarterfinal match.

Los Angeles’ recent record shows 4 wins and 1 draw in 5 matches (WDWWW), and at home it’s 5 wins in 5 matches.

Los Angeles’ Open Cup campaign had been exactly as anticipated. They won both games in the tournament in regular time. First they beat Las Vegas Lights 3-1 in the first game and then in the second game they beat Loudoun United 3-0.

The New Mexico United are fully aware of what awaits them at the Banc of California Stadium when they prepare to meet Los Angeles FC. However, they hold some belief the team can somehow snatch a win and advance into the next round. New Mexico United have found some form in recent weeks and that has led to 3 wins in their last 3 matches in the USL Championship.

New Mexico’s recent record shows 3 wins and 2 defeats in 5 matches (LLWWW), and their away form shows a similar result (WWLLW).

In the US Open Cup, New Mexico showed class, winning all 3 games they played in regulation time. First they defeated Lubbock Matadors SC 3-1 and then in the next round, they beat Real Salt Lake 4-2. Finally in their last game, they defeated New York City FC II 3-0.

There is no h2h information.

It's clear what the outcome of this game will be and it is backed up by every stat. Los Angeles FC are such a huge club and their latest form has been excellent. They are also aware they have a huge chance of picking up the US Open Cup ahead of the remaining teams, so we expect them to approach every game with utmost importance. New Mexico’s recent form is surely a source of confidence, but there’s just no way they are walking out of the Banc of California alive.

• Los Angeles FC Win and Over 2.5 Goals at 1.6 Odds
• Both Halves Over 1.5 Goals at 2.85 Odds
• Correct Score 3-1 at 11.00 Odds