Prediction and betting advice for Los Angeles FC vs. Loudoun United on May 22, 2024
On Wednesday, Los Angeles FC will face Loudoun United in a Round of 16 match at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles as part of the U.S. Open Cup. Here’s a forecast for this encounter from the 24hscores team of experts.
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Los Angeles FC
Under the helm of Steve Cherundolo, Los Angeles FC is eyeing a direct playoff berth in MLS. Presently, they sit in fifth place in the MLS standings with 21 points from 13 matches, trailing seven points behind the Western Conference leaders, Real Salt Lake. In their recent outing, Los Angeles FC secured a 2-0 victory away against St. Louis City. They’ve displayed strong form, notching three wins and suffering only one loss in their last four league games. In the prior round of the U.S. Open Cup, they defeated Las Vegas Lights 3-1 away.
Loudoun United
Ryan Martin’s Loudoun United is enduring a challenging season, battling for a playoff spot in the USL Championship. Following several subpar performances, they’ve slipped to eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings, holding a narrow edge over North Carolina based on goal difference. Loudoun United recently dominated Monterey Bay with a resounding 3-0 victory at home in their latest USL Championship match. However, prior to this win, they endured a five-game winless streak, losing four matches. In the previous U.S. Open Cup round, they clinched a 2-1 away victory against OK Blues.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- This marks the first encounter between the two teams.
- Only one of Loudoun United’s last five matches saw both teams score.
- In four of Los Angeles FC’s last five matches, the “Total Over 2.5” bet has been successful.
Los Angeles FC vs Loudoun United Prediction
Los Angeles FC enters this matchup as the clear favorite, with bookmakers offering modest 1.29 odds for a home victory. We anticipate Steve Cherundolo’s squad to assert dominance from the outset and secure victory in the first leg. Our bet is on “Total Over 3.0,” with odds of 1.63.