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Los Angeles will welcome Tijuana to the BMO Stadium in the group stage of the Leagues Cup on Friday. The hosts played for the first time in the competition last season and were eliminated in the quarterfinals. The visitors played in the inaugural edition in 2019 and also made an appearance last season but they were eliminated from the group stage.
Los Angeles returned to winning ways after two games last week, thanks to a 3-0 away victory over the Seattle Sounders in the MLS. Denis Bouanga bagged a brace and Mateusz Bogusz scored in the first half.
The visitors are winless in their last two Liga MX games and were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Atletico San Luis last week. Kevin Castañeda scored the equalizer from the penalty spot in the 29th minute, which was awarded after a VAR review.
Los Angeles vs Tijuana Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams will meet for the first time.
- The hosts won two of their three games in the Leagues Cup last season, scoring 13 goals while conceding just four times.
- The visitors suffered defeats in their two group-stage games in the Leagues Cup last season, conceding four goals while scoring just once. Interestingly, they are winless in the competition and drew their quarterfinal meeting against Los Angeles Galaxy in the 2019 edition, suffering a loss on penalties.
- LAFC have suffered just one loss in their last 16 games in all competitions, recording 13 wins.
- Tijuana have just two wins in away games across all competitions since April 2023.
- The hosts have seen conclusive results in their 11 meetings against Mexican teams, with four wins and seven losses.
- The visitors have just one win to their name in their six meetings against teams from the USA.
Los Angeles vs Tijuana Prediction
The Black and Gold have been in good touch recently, suffering just one loss in all competitions since May. They are winless in their last two home games, scoring one goal each, and will look to improve upon that record.
Los Xolos began their season with back-to-back wins but have seen a drop in form and are winless in their last two outings. They were eliminated from the group stage last season, scoring just once in two games, and will look to do better.
Considering the current form of the two teams and home advantage for LAFC, the hosts are expected to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Los Angeles 2-1 Tijuana
Los Angeles vs Tijuana Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Los Angeles to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Dénis Bouanga to score or assist any time - Yes
