2024 Leagues Cup: Los Angeles FC vs. Columbus Crew Odds, Prediction & Picks

Sunday afternoon the 2024 Leagues Cup will commence as we are treated to a 2023 MLS Cup rematch as Los Angeles FC will make its way down to Lower.com Field to take on the Columbus Crew. Head-to-head these contestants have met five times, with LAFC possessing the edge in the wins department with three, but the Crew have won the last two affairs.

Wilfred Nancy’s men are coming off an impressive 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Union. With the victory, the Crew's unbeaten run remained intact in the Leagues Cup extending their streak to five. Against the Union, the Crew controlled most of the match as they maintained 56 percent of the ball possession while outshooting their opponents 15 to nine.

Meanwhile, Steven Cherundolo's troops dismantled the Colorado Rapids soundly beating them 4-0 on Wednesday night with four players hitting the scoresheet with all the goals occurring in open play. LAFC were relentless when the ball was at their feet as they amassed 24 shots directed towards the net versus the Rapids eight. In all competitions, the Black and Gold Falcons have won six of their last seven contests.

 Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favorite picks for Los Angeles FC vs. Columbus Crew.

Los Angeles FC vs. Columbus Crew Betting Odds for Sunday, August 25

Rolling into Sunday's League Cup title match, the books have placed the home side as the favorites to avoid a defeat within regulation time. In the draw no bet market, the Columbus Crew are priced at -150 while Los Angeles FC are listed at +110.

Los Angeles FC vs. Columbus Crew Odds

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Columbus Crew vs. Los Angeles FC Betting Preview

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 Setting the pitch on fire, Diego Rossi has shown no signs of slowing down in the mid-summer tournament. The 26-year-old Uruguayan registered another multi-goal performance, as his Leagues Cup goal total is up to six, tied with Denis Bouanga in the Golden Boot race. The attacking midfielder appeared in 89 minutes of action on Wednesday, registering three shots while finishing with an 86 percent passing completion rate going 25-for-29.

 Playing the full 90 on Wednesday, Juan “Cucho” Hernandez has now scored in consecutive matches in the Leagues Cup. The 25-year-old striker scored the game's last goal against the Union in the 53rd minute. The four-time internationally capped forward with Colombia, finished his performance with five total shots with three hitting the target.

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 Piling up the stats in the Leagues Cup including his two assists display on Wednesday, Ryan Hollingshead was an unsung hero against the Colorado Rapids. The 33-year-old appeared in 64 minutes of play, creating three chances and finished 88 percent in successful passes. The American fullback has played a total of 326 minutes in the Leagues Cup, registering a goal and three assists.

 Denis Bouanga prolonged his streak by inking his name on the stats sheet as he has now in all six Leagues Cup clashes. The 29-year-old bagged his sixth goal of the tournament against the Rapids and has added three assists to his account throughout the North American series. Bouanga is amongst the leaders in the annual tournament when it comes to shots taken as he has amassed 27, with 13 hitting the target.

Columbus Crew vs. Los Angeles FC - My Pick

• Columbus Crew vs. Los Angeles FC pick: Columbus Crew draw no bet (-150 ) at bet365

This final 2024 Leagues Cup is a true heavyweight bout with two of the best MLS clubs going at it with a title on the line. Both sides won convincingly in their semifinal matches, and it may be tough for Columbus to win a third straight match over LAFC, but they should still be able to hang with the visitors in this encounter. At Lower.com Field, the Crew are brick walls on defense as they have only conceded 11 goals in 15 home dates in MLS and Leagues Cup play. LAFC are no slouches and will look to repay the shellacking they received from the Crew recently losing 5-1. That said LAFC doesn’t perform on the road as they do at their fortress, add in the cross-country travel during the midweek, think fatigue catches up to them as Columbus has played two fewer matches in the tournament.

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How to watch Columbus Crew vs. Los Angeles FC

• When: Sunday, August 25, 7.15 p.m ET

• Where: Lower.com Field

• TV: Apple TV, TUDN