LAFC vs Colorado Rapids Prediction, lineup, betting tips & odds

Rapids are leading with a 2-1 advantage from the first leg.

Los Angeles FC are all set to host Colorado Rapids for the CONCACAF Champions Cup first-round second-leg match. LAFC fell prey to Colorado Rapids in the first leg due to which they have a disadvantage of a goal. The Black and Golds scored a late goal but it was not enough. Colorado Rapids did well in the second half as both of their goals came in the second half itself.

LAFC will be at their home which adds an advantage for them. They are a goal down and they will have to attack from the start by which they can build up some pressure on the visitors. The challenge is not very big for LAFC but their performance has to be top-notch throughout the game.

Colorado Rapids will be away from home and they will surely feel some pressure. But if they defend well and even score a single goal, nothing is stopping them from getting to the next round of Champions Cup here. LAFC are not going to go easy as it is a high-stakes match.

Kick-off:

• Location: California, USA
• Stadium: BMO Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, February 26
• Kick-off Time: 08:30 IST/ 03:00 GMT / Tuesday, February 25: 22:00 ET/ 19:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

LAFC: L-W-L-L-W

Colorado Rapids: L-L-L-W-D

Players to Watch

Olivier Giroud (LAFC)

The Frenchman will be highly relied upon by the hosts as he can score a goal on big nights such as these. Olivier Giroud will have to step up and help the hosts get to a win by scoring a goal or two. The French forward has always helped his teams in the past and will be looking to repeat that here too.

Djordje Mihailovic (Colorado Rapids)

The American forward netted in a brace in the first leg and he will be coming in confident for the second leg. Djordje Mihailovic alongside Rafael Navarro will be a lethal combo for the opponent’s defence. Mihailovic will be eyeing a goal or two here which can lead his side to a comfortable win.

Match Facts

• LAFC and Colorado Rapids are going to meet for the 15th time across all competitions.
• The hosts have been able to win two of their last five games in all competitions.
• The visitors have only been able to win one of their last two games across all competitions.

LAFC vs Colorado Rapids: Betting Tips and Odds

• LAFC to win
• Goals over 3.5
• Olivier Giroud to score

Injury and Team News

Lorenzo Dellavalle, Maxime Chanot and Odin Thiago Holm will not be in action for LAFC.

Connor Ronan, Andreas Maxso and four of the other squad members will be out of action for Colorado Rapids.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 14

LAFC won: 8

Colorado Rapids won: 5

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

LAFC predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Lloris (GK); Palencia, Segura, Long, Hollingshead; Delgado, Igor Jesus, Tillman; Ordaz, Giroud, Bouanga

Colorado Rapids predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Steffen (GK); Cannon, Awaziem, Murphy, Rosenberry; Cabral, Bassett, Larraz, Fernandez; Navarro, Mihailovic

Prediction

The hosts to win the game.

Prediction: LAFC 3-1 Colorado Rapids

Telecast Details

USA: FS2, TUDN

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