Los Angeles FC
- Los Angeles have won 4 of their last 5 and are on a 4-game winning streak.
- Los Angeles have scored 11 goals in their last five home matches, so we can expect a similar display on Thursday, although a Chivas goal shouldn't be ruled out given their vertical threat and the high-tempo style of the hosts.
CD Chivas de Guadalajara
- Chivas have won just 3 in the same span.
- Chivas have not won any of their four away matches across all competitions.
- They were then beaten 2-0 at home by Toluca, so Chivas are a tough team to beat, but it is difficult to trust them for an away win right now.
- The form is against Chivas overall, as LAFC have won four and lost just one of their last five at the BMO Stadium, while the Mexican club have won two, drawn one and lost two of their five most recent fixtures.
In-form men
- Santiago Sandoval is their spark plug, having scored three of their six goals across the last five.
- Denis Bouanga has been in fine form for LAFC with five of his team's 12 across their previous five matches.
Odds
Los Angeles are the heavy favorites at 2.2 , while Chivas are 2.85 and the draw is 3.3 .
Verdict
- Los Angeles FC meet CD Chivas de Guadalajara in Phase One of the new 2026-2027 CONCACAF Leagues Cup format on Thursday, where MLS firepower meets Liga MX structure in a clash that will have some bite because progressing is the ultimate goal.
- The visitors are a compact, disciplined and co-ordinated team under Gabriel Milito, pressing in waves and always looking to break at pace through the half-spaces, but the Mexican side are winless away from home after four games.
