Match Details
Fixture: LA Galaxy vs. CF Pachuca
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Time: 11:45 PM ET / 8:45 PM PT
Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass, FS1, ViX+
Team Form & Storylines
LA Galaxy
Phase One Record: 2W–0L–1D (7 points, +7 GD)
Recent Results:
5–2 vs. Tijuana
1–1 vs. Cruz Azul
4–0 vs. Santos Laguna
The Galaxy have rediscovered their attacking rhythm in Leagues Cup play, scoring 10 goals across three matches. Matheus Nascimento and Joseph Paintsil have each netted three times, while Mauricio Cuevas leads the team with three assists. Despite a rocky MLS season, LA’s Cup form has been electric, and as defending MLS Cup champions, they hold hosting rights through the final.
CF Pachuca
Phase One Record: 2W–0L–1D (7 points, +2 GD)
Recent Results:
2–1 vs. Houston Dynamo
1–1 vs. LAFC (lost on penalties)
3–2 vs. San Diego FC
Pachuca enters the quarterfinals after a strong showing in both the Leagues Cup and the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Key contributors include Jhonder Cádiz (ex-Nashville SC), Daniel Aceves (former Chicago Fire fullback), and midfielders Elías Montiel and Alan Bautista. Los Tuzos are seeking their first Leagues Cup semifinal appearance.
Head-to-Head History
Last Meeting: Pachuca defeated LA Galaxy in the 2007 SuperLiga Final (penalty shootout)
All-Time Record: Pachuca leads 1–0 (competitive matches)
Key Matchups
| Player | Team | Role/Impact |
| Matheus Nascimento | LA Galaxy | Clinical finisher, 3 goals in LC play |
| Jhonder Cádiz | Pachuca | Target man, physical presence |
| Joseph Paintsil | LA Galaxy | Speedster, 3 goals, 2 assists |
| Elías Montiel | Pachuca | Midfield disruptor |
| Novak Micovic | LA Galaxy | GK, key to controlling Pachuca’s counters |
Tactical Overview
LA Galaxy: High-tempo attack, overlapping fullbacks, set-piece threats
Pachuca: Compact midfield, quick transitions, aerial dominance
X-Factor: Galaxy’s home-field advantage and depth could be decisive, but Pachuca’s experience in knockout formats is not to be underestimated.
MATCH ODDS
Los Angeles Galaxy + 180 Draw + 255 CF Pachuca+ 125
Over 3.5 + 115 Under 3.5 – 140
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, August 19, 2025
