| Los Angeles wins | Draw | Pachuca wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2.12 | 3.52 | 3.275 |
Event Details
- Date and Time: Friday, August 1, 2025, 10:30 PM EDT
- Venue: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, USA
- Competition: Leagues Cup
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Los Angeles FC vs CF Pachuca | Friday, August 1, 2025, 10:30 PM EDT |
| Los Angeles FC odds | +110 |
| CF Pachuca odds | +215 |
| Draw | +245 |
| Over 2 | -304 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Los Angeles FC vs CF Pachuca Preview and Team News
Los Angeles FC Team News
Los Angeles and Pachuca meet each other in the second round of the ongoing Leagues Cup on Friday. The hosts currently sit sixth in the MLS standings and remain hopeful of pushing for the Supporters’ Shield.
LAFC’s Leagues Cup campaign got off to a disappointing start with an 11-10 penalty shootout loss to Mazatlán FC after a 1-1 draw at BMO Stadium. Despite David Martínez’s skillful opener, they failed to hold onto their lead and were pegged back just minutes later by Fábio Gomes.
The defeat leaves LAFC with work to do in Phase One, as they need to secure results in their remaining matches to advance to the knockout rounds as one of the top four MLS teams.
Final. pic.twitter.com/tfzh6RDPzZ
— LAFC (@LAFC) July 30, 2025
Against Pachuca, the squad will be without several key players, such as Aaron Long, Lorenzo Dellavalle, Maxime Chanot, and Ryan Raposo. Their absence forces manager Steven Cherundolo to look for other ways to attack their opponents and pick up all three points.
Cherundolo tends to employ a 4-3-3 formation, expanding LA’s wings and urging his attackers to operate from outside the box and take shots on goal. His forwards also like to overload one of the wings in order to make space for other modes of attack.
.@LeaguesCup te presentamos a David Martínez 😏 pic.twitter.com/LNYHbhSXBQ
— LAFC (@LAFC) July 30, 2025
Sometimes, their fullbacks are sent forward to deliver crosses, lobbed balls, and assists inside the box.
LAFC’s defense is usually managed by level-headed goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who used to play for Tottenham Hotspur. The World Cup winner with France is known for his strong communication skills between the goalposts and for providing the last line of defense for his teammates.
Los Angeles FC predicted lineup vs Pachuca (4-3-3): Lloris; Hollingshead, Nielsen, Tafari, Smolyakov; Tillman, Jesus, Delgado; Dilrosun, Ordaz, Bouanga.
CF Pachuca Team News
Pachuca come into this fixture as one of the top Mexican sides in the competition. They currently sit right at the top of the Liga MX standings after winning all three matches they’ve played so far.
The team made a strong start to their Leagues Cup campaign with an impressive 3-2 victory over San Diego FC at Snapdragon Stadium. Alexei Domínguez, the star of the show, bagged two goals and an assist, showcasing the quality emerging from Pachuca’s youth academy.
⌚️ MF | 🇲🇽 PACHUCA 3-2 San Diego 🇺🇸
¡FIN DEL PARTIDO! ¡NOS QUEDAMOS CON LOS 3 PUNTOS EN SAN DIEGO!
#PachucaSanDiego | #LeaguesCup2025 pic.twitter.com/5eAG2slZ7R— Club Pachuca (@Tuzos) July 30, 2025
The victory extended their winning streak to four games across all competitions, their longest since late 2022, demonstrating the excellent form they bring into this clash against LAFC.
However, Andres Micolta and Oussama Idrisi won’t be available for selection. While the former has sustained a cruciate ligament injury that has ruled him out until August this year, the latter is a doubtful starter owing to some physical discomfort.
Managed by Jaime Lozano, Pachuca typically deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation that relies heavily on central midfielders Montiel and Pedraza. These two players dictate the speed of passing while also creating interceptions.
📈 | El paso Tuzo hasta el momento:
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— Club Pachuca (@Tuzos) July 30, 2025
They also act as a conduit between Pachuca’s defense and attack, while breaking down play and quickly creating transitions and setting their more attack-minded colleagues up in the final third. This allows the squad to operate quickly from fast breaks and launch counterattacks.
CF Pachuca predicted lineup vs Los Angeles FC (4-2-3-1): Moreno; Sanchez, Bauermann, Barrelo, Aceves; Pedraza, Montiel; Togni, Bautista, Figueroa; Cadiz.
Los Angeles FC vs CF Pachuca Prediction
- Pick: Los Angeles FC to win or draw
- Odds: -323 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Los Angeles FC 2-1 CF Pachuca
Neither of these teams appear to be the outright favorite, but LAFC’s home advantage could tilt things in their favor. We expect them to either win or draw this match.
Their willingness to sacrifice everything for the cause of attack makes them a big threat in the final third, and Pachuca will have to be wary of their opponents’ use of the flanks. As one of the ways to avoid conceding too many goals, the Mexicans can adopt a mixture of zonal and man-marking tactics.
At the same time, they could also try to keep a high line to lure the LAFC attackers into falling prey to the offside trap. Still, the hosts’ ball control skills, especially in the final third, are likely to come to their advantage.
Los Angeles FC vs CF Pachuca Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Total over two goals
- Odds: -304 (20Bet)
Both teams are heavyweights in their respective countries, and we expect them to make a beeline for the goalposts. While LAFC are expected to use the wings, as is their wont, Pachuca like to press high and use a vertical system of attack in order to catch their opponents off guard.
With attacking talent on both ends – Ordaz and Bouanga leading the charge for LAFC, and Cadiz and Bautista posing threats for Pachuca – a high-scoring contest is on the cards, making an over two goals bet a strong play.
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