Stadium: Geodis Park
Time: 20.06.2025, 01:00 AM
Los Angeles FC vs Esperance ST FC: Prediction and odds on the Match on 20 June 2025
Los Angeles FC are presented with a golden opportunity to secure their first-ever FIFA Club World Cup victory when they face off against Esperance ST at the Geodis Park on Friday.
The Blood and Gold were overwhelmed by Flamengo in their opening game, and will be at their best to flip the script against Los Angeles, who are also looking to get back to winning ways.
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The Black and Gold are playing their first-ever FIFA Club World Cup after coming second in the CONCACAF Champions League in 2024. Los Angeles FC began their campaign with a (2-0) loss against a solid Chelsea side. Steven Cherundolo’s men started the game with great intensity, but unfortunately, they couldn’t penetrate the opposition’s net. Los Angeles were exposed at the back when Neto produced one of the best moments of the game, finding the back of the net in the 34th minute. Los Angeles had the opportunity to put the ball into the net; however, they were not clinical enough, while Enzo came from the bench to seal the win for Chelsea in the 79th minute.
The Black and Gold were unbeaten in their last ten games until the defeat against Chelsea a few days ago. They also found the back of the net in eleven consecutive games before the encounter.
Los Angeles FC Line Up
Steven Cherundolo’s men were nowhere near their best in the opening games, although they were also wasteful. Olivier Giroud is likely to start ahead of Jeremy Ebobisse.
Los Angeles FC Potential Starting Lineup (4-3-3)
Hugo Lloris—Hollingshead, Segura, Long, Sergi Palencia—Delgado, Igor Jesus, Tillman—Bouanga, Giroud, Ordaz
Out: Cengiz Under
Head coach: Steven Cherundolo
Esperance ST: form and statistics
The Blood and Gold head into this tournament for the fourth time in their history, with their best campaign being a fifth-place finish in 2019. Esperance ST started their tournament with a terrible display against Flamengo FC. They were overwhelmed and lucky to have conceded twice after their opponent created three big chances and missed two. Esperance ST conceded in the first seventeen minutes and let in another goal in the 70th minute. They failed to create a meaningful chance and were outplayed by the Brazilians.
Esperance ST wrapped up their league campaign as the champions, picking up sixty-six points from a combined ninety. Esperance ST were knocked out by Mamelodi Sundowns in the quarterfinal of the CAF Champions League.
Esperance ST were on a ten-game unbeaten run before their most recent loss against Flamengo a few days ago.
Esperance ST Lineup
Rodrigo was very influential for the Blood and Gold last season, and the striker will be keen to prove himself against Los Angeles tomorrow.
Esperance ST Potential Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Said—Ben Hmida, Tougai, Meriah, Ben Ali—Ogbelu, Guenichi—Belaili, Jbeli, Sasse—Rodrigo Rodrigues
Head coach: Mahr Kanzari
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Los Angeles FC vs Esperance ST: head to head statistics
Esperance ST have been knocked out twice in the FIFA Club World Cup by teams based in America. Esperance ST will have to be at their best to defeat the Los Angeles side, who can be dangerous on their day.
Los Angeles FC vs Esperance ST: Betting Tips & Odds
- More than four cards have been awarded in six of Los Angeles FC's last eight games. You can try out a total of over 4.5 cards, and this option is available for 2.20 on the 1xbet bookmaker.
- A total of over 2.5 goals has surfaced in five of the last seven Los Angeles games. You can try out over 2.5 goals here for 2.07, which is available on the Betway bookmaker website.
- Both teams have scored in four of the last five Los Angeles FC games. You can try out a BTTS, which is available for 1.95 on the Bet365 bookmaker website.
- Los Angeles have conceded first in five consecutive matches in all competitions. You can bet on an Esperance ST to score first for 2.70 on the Betway bookmaker.
Los Angeles FC vs Esperance ST match prediction 20 June 2025
Esperance ST were below par in the just-concluded season, although they won the Tunisian league. Esperance ST were found wanting at the back several times against smaller teams in their division, and they’ll be caught on guard frequently by Los Angeles this weekend.
Los Angeles have been pretty competitive this season, even though they have drawn most of their recent games. Their opening game wasn’t entirely bad as they created some meaningful chances.
Esperance ST won’t be able to go toe to toe against the Americans, and if they manage to sit back, this game might produce fewer than two goals. However, Los Angeles posses more than enough quality to unlock Esperance ST's defence and I expect Los Angeles to secure the maximum points against the Tunisian-based team. Moreover, Los Angeles will have the most home supporters available to cheer their team since they play in America.
Our match prediction is that Los Angeles FC will win with a coefficient of 1.90 on the 1xbet bookmaker.
Our betting tip for Los Angeles is to win and score less than three goals for a coefficient of 2.05 on Betway bookmaker.
Our final tip for this game is for both teams to get a goal apiece for 2.01 on the Bet365 bookmaker.
Good luck!
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