Herediano vs LA Galaxy Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts are yet to win a match against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Herediano are all set to host LA Galaxy in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup 2025 round of 16. Los Angeles Galaxy received a bye after winning the MLS Cup 2024 and secured the spot directly into the round of 16 of the Champions Cup. Herediano defeated Real Salt Lake in the first round and made progress for the last 16.

Herediano will be at home, which will be a positive for them. But they have not won a match against LA Galaxy. One of their matches ended in a draw and Los Angeles Galaxy emerged as the better side in the other match. They will surely be under pressure as the stakes are high and the opponents are tough.

LA Galaxy will be playing their first match of the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup and they are surely looking to take advantage in the first leg itself. But it’s not going to be an easy tie for them. They are coming in after losing their MLS 2025 game against Vancouver Whitecaps.

Kick-off:

• Location: Cartago, Costa Rica
• Stadium: Estadio José Rafael Fello Meza Ivankovich
• Date: Thursday, March 6
• Kick-off Time: 07:00 IST/ 01:30 GMT / Wednesday, March 5: 20:30 ET/ 17:30 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Herediano: W-D-W-W-D

LA Galaxy: W-W-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Elias Aguilar (Herediano)

The 33-year-old midfielder will be playing a crucial role for his team. Herediano secured a 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake in the first round and one of the goals was scored by Elias Aguilar. From controlling the midfield to scoring for his side, Aguilar can emerge as the game-changer.

Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy)

The Brazilian forward has a big role to play for Los Angeles Galaxy in their upcoming Champions Cup match. They are on a poor run of form since the start of the 2025 MLS season. Gabriel Pec should step up and score a goal or two, which will surely help his side to gain some advantage.

Match Facts

• LA Galaxy are on a two-match losing streak.
• They are undefeated against Herediano.
• Herediano are undefeated in their last 13 matches across all competitions.

Herediano vs LA Galaxy: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw
• Goals over 3.5
• Gabriel Pec to score

Injury and Team News

All of the players for Herediano are fit and ready for the round of 16 Champions Cup clash.

LA Galaxy will be without the services of Ricard Puig, Joseph Paintsil and three more players due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Herediano won: 0

LA Galaxy won: 1

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Herediano predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Carvajal (GK); Quiros, Jose Paulo Rodriguez, Brown, Perez Rodriguez; Rodriguez Chiroldes; Bravo, Cruz, Aguilar, Araya; Hernandez

LA Galaxy predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Micovic (GK); Garces, Jorgensen, Yoshida, Nelson; Gabriel Pec, Marco Reus, Cerrillo, Fagundez; Sanabria, Ramirez

Match Prediction

Although LA Galaxy are not in the best of forms, they should still manage to secure a draw against Herediano in the round of 16 first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Prediction: Herediano 2-2 LA Galaxy

Telecast Details

USA: FS2, TUDN

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