LAFC vs Toronto FC Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

The previous confrontation between these clubs ended in a 1-1 draw.

Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) are gearing up to face Toronto FC in their round 33 fixture of the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. This is going to be an interesting contest, which is scheduled to take place at the BMO Stadium.

The Black and Gold have been in good touch in their last few matches. They will be at home for their upcoming fixture and will be keen on securing three more points.

Los Angeles FC are coming in after securing a 1-0 win against Atlanta United in their previous league match. LAFC are now looking to continue their winning run here.

Toronto FC were held to a 2-2 draw against Chicago Fire. The Reds scored a last-minute goal, which helped them secure a point on the board.

They haven’t been able to come up with their best performances this season and are likely to struggle in their upcoming fixture.

Kick-off:

• Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
• Stadium: BMO Stadium
• Date: Thursday, October 9
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 a.m. IST/ 02:30 a.m. GMT (Wednesday, Oct 8; 10:30 p.m. ET/ 07:30 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

LAFC: W-W-W-W-W

Toronto FC: D-D-D-D-D

Players to Watch

Denis Bouanga (LAFC)

Despite Son Heung-min joining Los Angeles FC, Denis Bounga has continued his scoring run and is going to lead the hosts in the attacking front yet again. The Frenchman is also competing with the likes of Lionel Messi and Sam Surridge for the top goal scorer of the MLS 2025. He is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence.

Until the end 😤Denis Bouanga scores in the final moments.Thrill of the Match | @Yaamava pic.twitter.com/HVNTQuojK9

— LAFC (@LAFC) October 6, 2025

Djordje Mihailovic (Toronto FC)

Djordje Mihailovic will be looking to step up so that he can help his side in the final third. The 26-year-old American midfielder has scored nine goals and has six assists to his name in 24 Major League Soccer games this season. He scored the late equaliser for his side in the last fixture, which helped them secure a draw.

Match Facts

• LAFC are on a five-match winning streak.
• Toronto FC haven’t been able to secure a clean sheet in their last five games.
• The Reds have failed to win a match in their last 10 attempts.

LAFC vs Toronto FC: Betting Tips and Odds

• LAFC to win @1/2 Betway
• Denis Bouanga to score @29/10 Virgin Bet
• Goals over 3.5 @31/20 10 bet

Injury and Team News

Aaron Long, Igor Jesus and Odin Thiago Holm will not be in action for LAFC as they are injured.

Toronto FC will be without the services of Kevin Long, Henry Wingo and two other players as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 3

LAFC won: 2

Toronto FC won: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

LAFC predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Lloris (GK); Palencia, Porteous, Tafari, Segura, Hollingshead; Tillman, Choinière, Delgado; Bouanga, Son

Toronto FC predicted lineup (4-3-1-2)

Johnson (GK); Franklin, Rosted, Thompson, Laryea; Cifuentes, Coello, Osorio; Mihailovic; Kerr, Etienne Jr.

Match Prediction

The hosts will be coming in with confidence due to their ongoing form, hence keeping the Reds under pressure from the start. LAFC are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Toronto FC in their upcoming MLS fixture.

Prediction: LAFC 3-2 Toronto FC

Telecast Details

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