Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC Prediction and Betting Tips

Chelsea and Los Angeles FC will collide in a high-stakes Group D clash of the freshly expanded FIFA Club World Cup on June 16 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. Chelsea enter the tournament after winning the UEFA Conference League, while LAFC qualified for the tournament following a recent playoff against Club America.

Chelsea beat Real Betis 4-1 in the final of the Conference League to become the first club in UEFA history to win all four major continental club tournaments.

Enzo Maresca's debut campaign at Stamford Bridge has earned the right to be called a successful one, with the Italian coach guiding the Blues back into the Champions League.

Entering the 2021-22 edition of the FIFA Club World Cup as the champions of Europe, Chelsea took home the silverware. After the 2023 edition of the global tournament, the competition has been remodeled into a quadrennial event.

Meanwhile, the path to the high-profile Club World Cup wasn't as straightforward for LAFC as it was for Chelsea. LAFC were shoved back into the spotlight after 2023 CONCACAF Champions League winners Leon were found guilty of violating FIFA's multi-club ownership rules and expelled.

LAFC still needed to beat Club America in an all-or-nothing match for the last spot at the Club World Cup. They managed to beat the Mexican unit 2-1 in extra time to earn their spot at the high-profile tournament.

Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

This is the first-ever competitive meeting between Chelsea and LAFC.
Chelsea are unbeaten in eight of their last nine competitive matches across all competitions.
LAFC haven't lost any of their last nine matches in all competitions.
LAFC have scored 13 goals in their last five matches but have kept only one clean sheet across those outings, shipping in seven goals.
Three of LAFC's last five matches have ended with the same 2-2 scoreline.

Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC Prediction

LAFC do have MLS momentum, going unbeaten in their last nine matches. The presence of several veterans is also likely to help them keep a cool head. But Chelsea have too much quality in midfield and attack, and they will punish LAFC's leaky defense when the two sides clash on Monday.

Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 LAFC

Chelsea vs Los Angeles Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Chelsea to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes

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Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC Prediction and Betting Tips | 16th June 2025

Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC Prediction

Chelsea vs Los Angeles Betting Tips