Los Angeles FC vs. Tijuana Prediction: First Match in West 7 Group

BMO Stadium should be in a frenzy as Los Angeles FC will host Tijuana in group-stage play in their first taste of action in the 2024 Leagues Cup. In the opening month of the Apertura season, Tijuana currently sits in eighth place with seven points after four matches.

LAFC is once again enjoying another convincing regular season in MLS, presently sitting in second place in the Western Conference amassing 47 points through 24 games.

Los Angeles FC closed out their MLS break with an impressive 3-0 victory on the road against the Seattle Sounders. The victory last Saturday snapped the club two two-game winless run.

Seattle outplayed the Black and Gold Falcons, possessing the ball for 65 percent of the match while outshooting LAFC 21 to seven, but in the end, Los Angeles were more clinical with their opportunities and made the Sounders pay.

Meanwhile, Tijuana split the points over the weekend drawing 1-1 with San Luis in Liga MX play. Tijuana managed to fire away 10 shots towards the net with four hitting the target.

Keeping teams off the score sheet has been an issue for La Jauría, as it’s been six straight matches they have failed to keep a clean sheet.

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favourite picks for Los Angeles FC vs. Tijuana.

Los Angeles FC vs. Tijuana Betting Odds for Friday, July 26

Throughout the Leagues Cup, MLS sides will have a distinctive advantage in hosting League Cup fixtures. As no surprise powerhouse Los Angeles FC are priced as the favourites -125 on the moneyline to capture all three points. For Tijuana to pull off the upset they’re listed at +350, while both teams sharing the points are logged in at +250.

Los Angeles FC vs. Tijuana Odds

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Los Angeles FC vs. Tijuana Betting Prediction

Los Angeles FC Preview

In the 2023 edition of the Leagues Cup, the lads in Black and Gold reached the quarter-finals, where they were eliminated by Liga MX giants, Monterrey. LAFC this year is virtually ranked near the top of every major stat category, with the depth they possess they’re primed for another deep run.

Leading the way up top is the dynamic duo of Dennis Bouanga and Mateusz Bogusz. If the opposition struggles to contain both players, LAFC could be lifting the title once the tournament concludes. Between the two attacking players, they have found the back of the net on 29 occasions.

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Tijuana Preview

Last year’s Leagues Cup was one to forget for Tijuana as they failed to get out of the group stage portion of the competition. Slotted with the Philadelphia Union and Queretaro in the same group, Tijuana left empty-handed as they vanished with zero points after two opening-round matches.

If Tijuana doesn’t want to duplicate last year’s League Cup appearance, they will need the Paraguayan striker, Carlos Gonzalez to find his form. In 39 career displays with La Jauría, Gonzalez has hit the back of the net 15 times. After four Liga MX matches, the 31-year-old has one goal off four shots and 197 minutes of game time.

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Los Angeles FC vs. Tijuana - My Pick

• Los Angeles FC vs. Tijuana pick: Los Angeles FC Moneyline 3-way (-125) at bet365 Sportsbook

When you play for Steven Cherundolo winning is expected and that is what he’s brought to Los Angeles FC. He has an MLS Cup and Supporters’ Shield title along with big-game experience. Think LAFC on paper at every position they just outmatch Tijuana in this spot. La Jauria in their last 12 domestic away matches, have only managed to secure two wins, playing in a hostile environment Friday night could spell trouble for the visitors.

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How to Watch Los Angeles FC vs. Tijuana

• When: Friday, July 26, 11 p.m ET

• Where: BMO Stadium

• TV: Apple TV, TUDN