Los Angeles FC and Club America will face each other in a significant match on Saturday for a place in the Club World Cup.
The stakes are high as both teams aim for a spot in Group D with Chelsea, Flamengo, and Esperance Sportive de Tunis. After Club Leon’s disqualification due to multi-club ownership rules, FIFA arranged this one-off playoff.
How to Watch the Match
- Date: Saturday, May 31
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- Location: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, California
- TV: TUDN
- Live Stream: Fubo (Try for free)
- Odds: LAFC +150; Draw +220; Club America +165
Previous Encounter
In their previous meeting during preseason, LAFC won 2-1, with Bouanga scoring.
Predicted Lineups
LAFC: Hugo Lloris, Ryan Hollingshead, Aaron Long, Eddie Segura, Sergi Palencia, Marco Delgado, Igor Jesus, Frankie Amaya, Denis Bouanga, Oliver Giroud, Nathan Ordaz
Club America: Luis Malagon, Cristian Borja, Sebastian Caceres, Ramon Juarez, Israel Reyes, Kevin Alvarez, Alvaro Fidalgo, Jonathan Dos Santos, Erick Sanchez, Henry Martin, Alex Zendejas
Key Player
Denis Bouanga, LAFC:
Bouanga has an impressive record with 48 regular season goals in 84 games and shines in high-stakes matches with 8 goals in 12 playoff games.
Impact of Coaching Changes
Will Steve Cherundolo’s departure affect the team’s performance? Cherundolo announced he would step down after the season, and with LAFC currently sixth in the Western Conference, they need to find balance on both ends of the field to thrive in this crucial playoff.
Prediction
Denis Bouanga’s skills are likely to lead LAFC to a 2-1 victory over Club America, securing their place in the Club World Cup.
