LAFC vs Club America Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FIFA Club World Cup 2025 play-in game

The previous confrontation between the two teams ended in a draw.

LAFC are ready to host Club America in the qualifying play-in fixture of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The high-stakes match between the two teams is all set to take place at the BMO Stadium. One thing is for sure, it is going to be an interesting match.

Major League Soccer side, Los Angeles FC, have been given a chance to play in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup as Liga MX side Club Leon have vacated a spot in Group D. LAFC will take on another Liga MX side, Club America. The current form of the Los Angeles Football Club is not the best in MLS, but they will be looking to step up here.

Club America are doing decently well in the Liga MX and are likely to put up a show against LAFC. The Mexican league side will be the visiting team and might be under pressure. It is not going to be an easy fixture for either of the sides as they will now be desperate to compete in the FIFA CWC.

Kick-off:

• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Stadium: BMO Stadium
• Date: Sunday, June 1
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 IST/ 02:30 GMT; Saturday, May 31; 21:30 ET/ 18:30 PT
• Referee: Wilton Pereira Sampaio
• VAR: In use

Form:

LAFC: W-D-W-D-D

Club America: W-L-W-D-L

Players to Watch

Denis Bouanga (LAFC)

Denis Bouanga will have an important role to play in the attacking front for Los Angeles FC. He has shown some decent performances in the MLS. With the help of his fellow teammates, he can come out on top as the game changer for the Black and Gold.

Bouanga has scored three goals in the last four games for his side.

Alvaro Fidalgo (Club America)

The 28-year-old midfielder from Spain knows how to control the midfield and score goals. Alvaro Fidalgo will help his fellow teammates by creating some plays for them to outshine the MLS side in the coming high-stakes game. Fidalgo can also contribute by scoring goals, which might come in as a big add-on.

Match Facts

• Club America are yet to win a match against LAFC.
• Los Angeles football club are on a five-match unbeaten run.
• Club America are winless in their last two fixtures.

LAFC vs Club America: Betting Tips and Odds

• LAFC to win @13/8 bet365
• Denis Bouanga to score @5/1 William Hill
• Goals under 3.5 @1/3 bet365

Injury and Team News

Timothy Tillman is injured and will not be in action for LAFC.

Club America will be without the services of Igor Lichnovsky as he is injured. Patricio Salas might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

LAFC won: 1

Club America won: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

LAFC predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Lloris (GK); Palencia, Long, Segura, Smolyakov; Amaya, Jesus, Delgado; Ordaz, Giroud, Bouanga

Club America predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Malagon (GK); Alvarez, Reyes, Juarez, Caceres, Borja; Sanchez, dos Santos, Fidalgo; Zendejas, Martin

Match Prediction

It is going to be an intense match between the two sides. The winning team will get a chance to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Los Angeles FC are likely to emerge victorious against Club America in the qualifying play-in fixture.

Prediction: LAFC 2-1 Club America

Telecast Details

The live streaming of the match between LAFC and Club America can be viewed on DAZN.com and the DAZN app.

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