Los Angeles FC vs Tijuana
, KO: 04:00 Jul 27, 2024, BMO Stadium
LOS ANGELES begin their campaign in Group G of the 2024 Leagues Cup with a home clash against Mexican side Tijuana. Los Angeles have been in good form lately and should be too strong for their Mexican rivals, who have not been at their best in recent times.
Los Angeles are enjoying a fine start to the season as they are currently second on the Western Conference standings. They have lost just once in their last 16 matches across all competitions, claiming 13 wins in that run.
Steven Cherundolo’s men are coming off a 3-0 victory at Seattle Sounders in their previous MLS fixture. However, the one minor blip in Los Angeles’ good form is a slight vulnerability at the back as they are without a clean sheet in their last three home matches.
In contrast to Los Angeles’ fine showing this season, Tijuana have been far from their best in the Liga MX. They are currently eighth on the standings and have won two of their last four matches across all competitions.
Tijuana travel to the BMO Stadium off the back of a 1-1 draw with Atletico San Luis last weekend. That result is part of a poor record on the road for Juan Carlos Osorio’s men, who have picked up just two wins from their last 23 away matches across all competitions.
How the bookies view it: Los Angeles to triumph
Los Angeles have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies with a home win priced at 4/7 by Betfred. A victory for Tijuana is valued at 4/1 while a draw is set at odds of 3/1 by Betfred.
Head to head: No previous meetings
This will be the first ever meeting between Los Angeles and Tijuana.
Players to watch: Bouanga leads impressive attack
Denis Bouanga has been the star of the show for Los Angeles this season with 16 MLs goals and will be keen to carry his good form into the Leagues Cup. Playing alongside the likes of Mateusz Bogusz and Kei Kamara in attack Los Angeles could be backed to score first at 1/2 with Betfred.
With Los Angeles not particularly convincing at the back, Tijuana will be looking to capitalise. Raul Zuniga has scored two goals in three Liga MX appearances this season and with support from Domingo Blanco, who has two goals, the visitors are priced at 11/1 by Betfred to score first.
Probable line-ups
Los Angeles have no major injuries and suspensions and should name a strong squad for Saturday’s clash. Denis Bouanga should feature in attack alongside Mateusz Bogusz while Ryan Hollingshead could return to the backline after coming off the bench at Seattle Sounders.
Fernando Valenzuela has been sidelined with injury and is doubtful for Tijuana. Raul Zuniga could return to the starting line-up after sitting out draw at Atletico San Luis.
Los Angeles: Lloris, Chanot, Murillo, Long, Hollingshead, Campos, Sanchez, Atuesta, Bogusz, Kamara, Bouanga
Tijuana: Rodriguez, Fernandez, Balanta, Unai Bilbao, Contreras, Corona, Alvarez, Reynoso, Madrigal, Castaneda, Zuniga
Anything else catch the eye?
There have been over 3.5 goals in two of Los Angeles’ last three home matches and a repeat is priced at 7/4 by Betfred. Over 2.5 goals could also be considered at 4/6 by Betfred.
Los Angeles scored in both halves in their last fixture and a similar pattern is priced at 11/8 by Betfred. Given their shaky defence, a win and both teams to score could also be considered for the hosts at 12/5 with Betfred.
This match between Los Angeles FC and Tijuana will be played on Jul 27, 2024 and kick off at 04:00. Check below for our tipsters best Los Angeles FC vs Tijuana prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
