| Chelsea wins | Draw | Los Angeles wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.34 | 5.2 | 8.6 |
| Chelsea | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
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LAST GAME: Real Betis 1 - 4 Chelsea
| LAST GAME: Los Angeles FC 3 - 1 Sporting Kansas City
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Monday, June 16, 2025, 3 PM EDT
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USA
- Competition: FIFA Club World Cup
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC | Monday, June 16, 2025, 3 PM EDT |
| Chelsea odds | -294 |
| Los Angeles FC | 680 |
| Draw | 420 |
| Over 2.5 | -182 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC Preview and Team News
Chelsea Team News
Fresh off their historic UEFA Europa Conference League win, Chelsea come into this international tournament as one of the top contenders.
Under manager Enzo Maresca, the Blues have become a force to be reckoned with, and his tactics will be key to their chances of progressing to the knockout stages.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 4, 2025
Injuries to Omary Kellyman and Wesley Fofana limit the Italian tactician’s options for this clash, but he’s no stranger to thinking on his feet. Maresca prefers to keep things tight at the back, while letting his wingers do the damage up front when they’ve got the ball. The team are likely to stick to this strategy in the upcoming encounter.
With four wins in their last five outings, the squad head into the match in strong form. Flamengo and Esperance round out the group, but the Londoners stand out as the clear favorites.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Los Angeles FC
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Los Angeles FC (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Neto.
Los Angeles FC Team News
Usually set up in an aggressive 4-3-3 formation, Los Angeles like to keep possession, play short passes, and take potshots at goal whenever there’s an opening. It’s safe to bet that forward Bouanga, their main attacking threat, will be closely marked by the Chelsea defenders.
LAFC tend to lose the ball far too often inside their half, a mistake that’s cost them dearly before. Currently, they sit fifth in the MLS Western Conference, 9 points behind league leaders Vancouver.
📂 LAFC vs SKC pic.twitter.com/ykjMqaUK0J
— LAFC (@LAFC) June 10, 2025
The Club World Cup comes at the wrong time for LAFC, as they’re well into their MLS season and can’t afford injuries or a dip in form. Still, manager Steven Cherundolo, backed by veteran goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, will be making plans to upend the opposition’s attack.
The squad’s unwillingness to fall back and defend when they lose the ball may come back to haunt them in this game. Their defenders need to adopt man-marking tactics for this tournament so that they’re not fazed by the challenges sent their way. If they don’t, things will get tricky for the American side. Additionally, Cengiz Under is ruled out of this match due to injury.
Los Angeles FC predicted lineup vs Chelsea
Los Angeles FC predicted lineup vs Chelsea (4-3-3): Lloris; Palencia, Long, Segura, Hollingshead; Amaya, Jesus, Delgado; Yeboah, Ebobisse, Bouanga.
Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC Prediction
- Pick: Chelsea to win
- Odds: -294 (20Bet)
- Score prediction: Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC
Chelsea, known in the Premier League for their ability to switch play from one flank to another, are the favorites to win this match. More importantly, their attackers are expected to have the upper hand over the LAFC defenders thanks to their superior quality.
Tactically, Maresca’s men also hold the edge. They often resort to long balls whenever they feel that the game is slipping out of their hands.
These long passes, usually launched from deep in their own half, never fail to find their attackers already positioned high up the pitch and ready to pounce. Given the huge gulf in class between the teams, the Blues should have little trouble dispatching the American side.
Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Last goal – Chelsea
- Odds: -286 (20Bet)
We expect Chelsea to score the last goal in this encounter. They’ve too much attacking depth, and we don’t see LAFC withstanding the pressure sent their way. With forward Cole Palmer playing the number ten role and providing support to the likes of Noni Madueke and Pedro Neto, Chelsea have plenty of firepower in the final third.
New signing Liam Delap might also come off the bench to help his squad’s cause.
Defensively, Cherundolo’s men have looked shaky this season, with 23 goals conceded in the MLS so far. Their preference for zonal marking might leave them exposed against the roving Chelsea attackers, who helped their team find the net 64 times in the 2024-25 Premier League season.
Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- DAZN (USA)
- DAZN (Canada)
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