⁠LAFC vs San Jose Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | MLS 2024⁠⁠

Another exciting MLS match to look forward to

LAFC welcome in-state rivals San Jose Earthquakes to BMO Stadium this weekend for the Major League Soccer action. The Black and Gold are coming off a 1-1 draw against Austin FC, with Kei Kamara’s late equalizer securing a point. Despite the setback, LAFC remain in a strong position in the Western Conference, currently third with 34 points.

On the other hand, San Jose have struggled this season, managing only three wins. Their latest setback was a 2-1 defeat to Portland Timbers, marking their third consecutive MLS loss. With just 11 points, San Jose sit at the bottom of the division and face an uphill battle to make the postseason.

Kick-off

Saturday: 22nd June 2024, 7:30 PM Local Time

Sunday: 23rd June 2024, 3:30 AM BST (8 PM IST)

Location: BMO Stadium

Form

LAFC: W-W-W-W-D

San Jose: L-D-L-L-L

Players to watch

Denis Bouanga (LAFC)

Denis Bouanga has been a standout in the MLS since joining LAFC from French club Saint-Etienne. Following a stellar last season, he has scored 12 goals and 7 assists in 18 appearances this season.

Cristian Espinoza (San Jose)

Despite the team’s underwhelming season, Argentinian international Cristian Espinoza has shone. He has scored two goals and provided eight assists. Known for his vision and creativity, Espinoza consistently creates chances and excels in various positions.

Match facts:

• LAFC are unbeaten in 9 games
• San Jose’s last victory was against Colorado (in May), which saw them complete their 3-match winning run

LAFC vs San Jose: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: LAFC to win
• Tip 2: Bouanga to score
• Tip 3: LAFC to keep a clean sheet

Injury and team news

LAFC will be without defenders Lorenzo Dellavalle and Maxime Chanot, both recovering from knee injuries and David Martinez, who is sidelined with a back problem. New signing Olivier Giroud is unavailable due to his participation in the Euros with France. Additionally, midfielder Tim Tillman will miss the contest due to yellow card accumulation.

San Jose face their own challenges with Carlos Gruezo starting his Copa America campaign with Ecuador. Goalkeepers Daniel and JT Marcinowski are out with hamstring and ACL injuries, respectively, but are expected to return next month. Defender Rodrigues is also sidelined with a hip injury, anticipated to be fit by mid-July.

Head-to-head

Matches: 17

LAFC: 9

San Jose: 7

Draws: 1

Predicted lineups

LAFC’s predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Lloris; Hollingshead, Murillo, Long, Campos; Angel, Sanchez, Atuesta; Bogusz, Kamara, Bouanga

San Jose’s predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Yarbrough; Marie, Beason, Munie, Costa; Tsakiris, Yueill, Lopez; Espinoza, Ebobisse, Pellegrino

Match prediction

We predict a victory for LAFC against the San Jose earthquakes, given both teams’ recent forms.

Prediction: LAFC 3 – 0 San Jose

Telecast

All MLS 2024 matches including the clash between Orlando City and LAFC will be streamed on Apple TV worldwide.

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