LAFC returns to action Tuesday night to face fellow Major League Soccer team Vancouver Whitecaps in the Leagues Cup.
The Black and Gold started their League Cup campaign with a 3-0 win over Liga MX side Club Tijuana, thanks to a brace from Cristian Olivera and an equaliser from Denis Bouanga. Steve Cherundolo will be hoping to do the same next time out to secure a place in the League Cup knockout stage.
The game against LAFC will be Vancouver’s first in the 2024 Leagues Cup before they take on Tijuana next weekend. The Canadian club are coming off a 4-1 defeat to Wrexham in EFL League One and will be hoping to return to form in time for their clash with LAFC.
Here is 90 minLAFC vs Whitecaps Guide.
LAFC vs Vancouver Whitecaps Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
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LAFC Team News
Midfielder Timothy Tillman is still recovering from a leg injury and will not be available for selection against Vancouver. The US international is expected to return to the squad in mid-August.
LAFC Predicted Lineup Against Vancouver Whitecaps
LAFC predicted lineup vs Club Tijuana (3-4-3): Lloris ; Murillo, Chanot, Long; Hollingshead, Sánchez, Bogusz, Campos; Olivera, Kamara, Bouanga.
Vancouver Whitecaps Team News
Center back Tristan Blackmon is expected to miss the game with a groin injury, while defense teammate Mathias Laborda is also doubtful with an ankle injury. Backup goalkeeper Joe Bendik is also expected to miss the game with a back injury suffered in mid-July.
Vancouver Whitecaps Predicted Lineup vs LAFC
Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC Predicted Lineup (3-4-3): Takaoka; Utvik, Veselinovic, Martins; Ahmed, Vite, Cubas, Schopf; Gauld, Blanc, Picault.
The Whitecaps certainly have a few players who can make something out of nothing, but it will be too daunting a task when they face the 2022 MLS Cup champions. LAFC will ultimately prevail with a comfortable win and seal their place in the round of 32 thanks to goals from Bouanga, Olivera and Hollingshead.
Prediction: LAFC 3-1 Vancouver Whitecaps
