June 16, 2025
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Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC Prediction & Betting Tips
Monday | 19:00 UTC | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Club World Cup Group Stage
Chelsea begin their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign on Monday night against MLS side Los Angeles FC, with Group D points and early control at stake in Atlanta.
Chelsea vs LAFC Prediction
Fresh off their Europa Conference League triumph, Chelsea head into this summer’s Club World Cup as one of the tournament favourites. Enzo Maresca has revitalised the squad, and with LAFC, Flamengo, and ES Tunis joining them in Group D, the Blues will be targeting a winning start.
LAFC qualified via a playoff win over Club América and arrive with strong domestic momentum, unbeaten in nine straight MLS games. But this is a clear step up in class. Chelsea, who lifted this trophy in 2022, are expected to take care of business on Monday.
Chelsea vs LAFC Prediction & Odds
Chelsea are 1.17 favourites with Instant Casino, underlining the gulf in quality between the sides. The draw is priced at 6.80, with LAFC out at 14.00, highlighting how difficult their task is likely to be.
Chelsea vs LAFC Betting Tips
✅ Nicolas Jackson to Score or Assist – 1.60
✅ Both Teams to Score – Yes – 2.04
✅ Denis Bouanga to Score Anytime – 4.00
Nicolas Jackson has quietly been one of Chelsea’s most productive forwards, racking up 13 goals and 5 assists last season. He also found the net against Real Betis in the Conference League final—and looks well-priced again here.
For LAFC, Denis Bouanga continues to deliver. With 8 goals in 15 MLS appearances this term, he’s their main threat and looks too big at 4.00 to score anytime.
Chelsea vs LAFC Predicted Lineups
Chelsea: Sanchez; James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson
Los Angeles FC: Lloris; Palencia, Long, Segura, Hollingshead; Tillman, Jesus, Delgado; Yeboah, Bouanga, Ebobisse
Chelsea will be without Wesley Fofana through injury, but otherwise, Maresca has a full squad. Hugo Lloris and Olivier Giroud are two familiar faces for LAFC, though the latter is expected to start on the bench.
Final Thoughts
Chelsea haven’t kept many clean sheets of late, with both teams scoring in 6 of their final nine games en route to European silverware. LAFC, meanwhile, have seen BTTS land in 7 of their last 9 in MLS.
Expect Chelsea to dominate proceedings but LAFC to make a fight of it, particularly going forward.
Odds correct at time of writing
