Match Overview
- Teams: Los Angeles FC vs. Colorado Rapids
- Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM PT
- Venue: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, California
Team Form
Los Angeles FC:
- Record: 1-0-0
- Last Match: LAFC won their MLS season opener against Minnesota United with a 1-0 victory. Jeremy Ebobisse scored the only goal of the game.
- Key Player: Jeremy Ebobisse, who has been in fine form and will be crucial for LAFC’s attacking efforts.
Colorado Rapids:
- Record: 1-0-0
- Last Match: Colorado Rapids drew 0-0 with St. Louis CITY SC in their MLS opener.
- Key Player: Djordje Mihailovic, who scored both goals in their 2-1 victory over LAFC in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
Match Preview
LAFC will host Colorado Rapids in the second leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup Round One series. The Rapids hold a 2-1 aggregate advantage after their victory in the first leg, thanks to two goals from Djordje Mihailovic. LAFC will need to score at least one goal to level the aggregate score and advance to the Round of 16.
Key Factors
- Home Advantage: LAFC will have the support of their home fans at BMO Stadium, which could provide a significant boost.
- Defensive Stability: LAFC’s defense will need to be solid to prevent Colorado from extending their aggregate lead. Colorado, on the other hand, will need to maintain their defensive discipline to secure their advantage.
- Tactical Battle: The match will likely be a tactical battle between LAFC’s coach Steve Cherundolo and Colorado’s Chris Armas.
Possible Lineups
Los Angeles FC:
- Goalkeeper: John McCarthy
- Defenders: Aaron Long, Eddie Segura, Diego Palacios
- Midfielders: Ilie Sánchez, Kellyn Acosta, José Cifuentes
- Forwards: Jeremy Ebobisse, Carlos Vela, Denis Bouanga
Colorado Rapids:
- Goalkeeper: William Yarbrough
- Defenders: Keegan Rosenberry, Lalas Abubakar, Danny Wilson, Steven Beitashour
- Midfielders: Jack Price, Bryan Acosta, Djordje Mihailovic
- Forwards: Michael Barrios, Diego Rubio, Jonathan Lewis
Los Angeles FC – 1 – – 100 Draw + Colorado Rapids + 1 – 100 – 100
Over 3 – Under 3 +
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, February 24, 2025
