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Los Angeles FC will return to US Open Cup action on Wednesday as they square off against New Mexico United in the quarter-finals. LAFC had their weekend clash with Houston Dynamo postponed due to bad weather while New Mexico managed to extend their winning streak to three matches by beating Orange County 2-0.
The Black and Gold continue to sit at the top of the MLS Western Conference table with 43 points from 21 matches. They are currently on a 12-match unbeaten run across all competitions and their last defeat came back in the first week of May against the San Jose Earthquakes.
They will try to take that form into Wednesday's clash against New Mexico United and pick apart the USL Championship side. Eric Quill's men are also on top of the second division's Western Conference standings and have been impressive in recent weeks.
They have won four of their last five matches across all competitions. New Mexico United have beaten Lubbock Matadors, Real Salt Lake and New York FC II to progress to the quarter-finals of the US Open Cup.
Los Angeles FC vs New Mexico United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the first-ever meeting between LAFC and New Mexico United.
- LAFC are unbeaten in their last 12 matches across all competitions.
- This will be LAFC's first trip to the quarter-finals of the US Open Cup since 2019.
- New Mexico United are looking to make it to the playoffs of the US Open Cup for the third successive year.
- LAFC have scored 15 goals in their last five matches across all competitions while shipping in five.
Los Angeles FC vs New Mexico United Prediction
New Mexico United go into the game as underdogs. Ahead of Wednesday's game, New Mexico midfielder Daniel Bruce said (via US Soccer.com):
“MLS sides are always heavy favorites. The underdog is a title we’ll take. Mistakes are more magnified and the anxiety is higher. It’s win or go home."
They will need to find a way to curb LAFC's attacking impetus. The MLS giants have scored a whopping 49 goals in all competitions this year. New Mexico must be wary of the quickness of LAFC's attacking transitions.
The Black and Gold will go into Wednesday's contest as the favorites and should be able to come away with a win.
Prediction: Los Angeles FC 3-1 New Mexico United
Los Angeles FC vs New Mexico United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Los Angeles FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
