LAFC vs San Jose Earthquakes Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Leagues Cup 2024

The Falcons have added Giroud to their roster.

LAFC (Los Angeles FC) are one of the prime contenders for the Leagues Cup after showing incredible performance this term. They have also added World Cup winner Olivier Giroud to the squad which only further solidifies their position. 

Steven Cherundolo’s team maintained an unbeaten run thus far after finishing the group without losing a single match. They opened their campaign against Tijuana in the opening match followed by a penalty shootout win over Vancouver in the group stage. In the last 32, LAFC defeated Austin FC 2-0 to make it into the last 16.

San Jose Earthquakes had a mixed run in the competition thus far after finishing second in the group stage. They started their campaign against Mexican side Chivas which they drew initially but later won in the penalty shootout.

However, the team suffered a loss in the next match to LA Galaxy, their opponent’s rival. Ian Russell’s team performed excellently in the last 32 round where they hammered Necaxa with a 5-0 score. Nevertheless, the real test awaits them now. 

Kick-Off:

Wednesday, 14 August 2024 at 3:30 AM UK, 8:00 AM IST

Location: BMO Stadium

Form:

LAFC (in all competitions): D-W-W-D-W

San Jose Earthquakes (in all competitions): L-L-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Denis Bouanga (LAFC) 

After finishing as the top scorer for the team last season with 38 goals, Bouanga is carrying the same form again for the team this season, netting 18 goals while also laying on another 13 assists. Bouanga brings rapid pace and trickery into the team. He also doesn’t shy away from taking on defenders.

His low centre of gravity helps him carry the ball more efficiently in the opposition box. While he is deadly in scoring goals, it is his play-making ability that has also stood out this season.

Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes) 

The U23 Argentinian has developed into an integral part of this MLS team due to his exceptional vision and chance creation for the team. Espinoza has made 29 appearances for the team this season scoring four goals and assisting another 12, highlighting his creativity. Although he has played most of the matches for the team in the right-wing position, Espinoza is also adept at playing as a striker and midfielder when needed. 

Match Facts

• LAFC secured a 2-0 victory over Austin FC in their last match
• San Jose Earthquakes secured a thumping 5-0 victory over Necaxa in their last match
• LAFC are unbeaten in the last seven away games

⁠LAFC vs San Jose Earthquakes: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: LAFC to win the match- 4/9 with Bet365
• Tip 2: Both teams to score- 4/7 with Betfair
• Tip 3: Total goals over 3.5

Injury & Team News

LAFC have three injury concerns in their squad. Lorenzo Dellavalle and Timothy Tillman are out of this match due to a knee and leg injury respectively. Also, the home team will be missing the exciting Cristian Olivera due to a foot injury. 

Meanwhile, the San Jose Earthquakes will be without four players for this match. Carlos Akapo, Daniel, Jamar Ricketts and James Marcinkowski are the players sidelined for this match due to injury. 

Head-to-Head

Total Matches- 18

LAFC- 10

San Jose Earthquakes- 7

Draw- 1

Predicted Lineup

⁠LAFC predicted lineup (3-4-3):

Lloris (GK); Murillo, Chanot, Long; Palencia, Atueste, Sanchez, Campos; Martinez, Bogusz, Bouanga

San Jose Earthquakes predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Yarbrough (GK); Kikanovic, Munie, Rodrigues, Costa; Yueill, Gruezo; Espinoza, Lopez, Pellegrino; Ebobisse

Match Prediction for ⁠LAFC vs San Jose Earthquakes

LAFC are one of the in-form teams this season and are on an unbeaten run of five matches heading into this match. Although the away team secured a thumping win last time out, we expect them to suffer a defeat here due to the quality of the opposition. 

Prediction: ⁠LAFC 3-1 San Jose Earthquakes

Telecast for ⁠LAFC vs San Jose Earthquakes

The match will be streamed on Apple TV. 

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