LA Galaxy vs Pachuca Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Leagues Cup 2025 quarter-final

The last meeting between these sides ended on level terms.

LA Galaxy are ready to battle it out against Pachuca in their Leagues Cup 2025 quarterfinal fixture. Dignity Health Sports Park is all set to witness the intense encounter between the two clubs.

Los Angeles Galaxy will be at home and fell prey to Inter Miami in their last fixture. The upcoming fixture is not going to be an easy game for them. They do have to work on their defence and their attack is also lose at the moment. The Galaxy will have to step up here if they want to get the next stage of the cross-league tournament.

Pachuca also lost their last game, hence keeping them under pressure in their next fixture. It is going to be a high-stakes match. They will be looking to step up, as they do have a chance here to get through. They do have a decent attack, but they failed to score any goals in their last league game.

Kick-off:

• Location: Carson, California, USA
• Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
• Date: Thursday, August 21
• Kick-off Time: 09:15 a.m. IST/ 03:45 a.m. GMT (Wednesday, August 20; 11:45 p.m. ET/ 08:45 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

Pachuca: W-L-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Marco Reus (LA Galaxy)

The 36-year-old German midfielder will have to step up and put in a strong performance to help his side get to the next stage of the Leagues Cup. Marco Reus has looked decent in MLS this season, but has only been able to score a single goal in three games of this cross-league tournament.

Alexei Dominguez (Pachuca)

Alexei Dominguez will have an important role to play in the attacking front for Pachuca. In three Leagues Cup games, the 20-year-old has scored two goals and has secured an assist. Dominguez will be keen on scoring a goal or two here, so that he can help his side get to the semifinals.

Match Facts

• LA Galaxy have conceded seven goals in their last two games.
• The Galaxy are on a two-match losing streak.
• Pachuca have won three of their last five fixtures.

LA Galaxy vs Pachuca: Betting Tips and Odds

• Pachuca to win
• Alexei Dominguez to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Maya Yoshida and Ricard Puig are injured, hence keeping them out of action for the LA Galaxy.

Pachuca will be without the services of Andres Micolta as he is injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

LA Galaxy won: 1

Pachuca won: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

LA Galaxy predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Micovic (GK); Yamane, Jorgensen, Cerrillo, Nelson; Parente, Wynder; Pec, Reus, Fagundez; Paintsil

Pachuca predicted lineup (4-4-1-1)

Dark (GK); Rodriguez, Gabriel, Barreto, Aceves; Dominguez, Montiel, Pedraza, Togni; Guzman; Cadiz

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be low on confidence and the better side will get to the semifinals of the tournament. Pachuca are likely to come out on top as the winning side when they take on LA Galaxy in the Leagues Cup quarterfinal.

Prediction: LA Galaxy 1-2 Pachuca

Telecast Details

USA: FOX Sports, TSN, RDS and Apple TV

Worldwide: Apple TV

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