Mayra Madrigal
After 34 matchdays played in the regular phase and the duels corresponding to the playoffs round, this Saturday, November 5, the final of the MLS Cup 2022 will take place. The North American league teams had months of hard work to keep pace with the schedule to finish on time before the start of the World Cup, and only two managed to stand out from the rest.
LAFC vs Philadelphia Union will face each other in this MLS Cup final, after having shown an extraordinary level throughout the regular phase, being the best in the Western Conference and Eastern Conference, respectively.
We expect a great match with all the elements worthy of a final, so JefeBet brings you the LAFC vs Philadelphia Union preview, with a detailed report of each team, odds and prediction.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Previews for the LAFC vs Philadelphia Union MLS Cup 2022 Final on November 5, 2022
- Where: Bancof California Stadium, Los Angeles, California
- When: Saturday, November 5, 2022, 4:00 PM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: LAFC (-135) / Tie (+280) / Philadelphia Union (+320)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: LAFC (AH -0.75, +100) / Philadelphia Union (AH +0.75, -120)
- Over/Under (2.5): OIver (-185) / Under (+130)
- Both teams score: Yes (-185) / No (+130)
Odds provided by Unibet and BetMGM
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Betting on LAFC
LAFC was the best team in the Western Conference during the regular phase after 21 wins, four draws and nine losses in the 34 games played. Although they lost in their last appearance in that stage of the tournament, by a score of 0-1 against Nashville, they were the team with the most victories between both conferences (21).
In the quarterfinals, they defeated LA Galaxy in another edition of the Traffic Derby by a score of 3-2, and continued on their way to the final with a 3-0 win over Austin FC, the team that finished second in the Western Conference.
Absences: Gareth Bale.
Probable lineup: Maxime Crépeau, Diego Palacios, Eddie Segura, Jesús Murillo, Ryan Hollingshead, Kellyn Acosta, Illie Sánchez, José Cifuentes, Denis Bouanga, Cristian Arango, Carlos Vela.
Betting on Philadelphia Union
The season of Philadelphia Union in this 2022 is similar to that of Los Angeles, but there are certain differences. Philadelphia was not the team with most victories in the Eastern Conference, but was the second team with the most wins (19). But one thing worth noting is that it was the team that suffered the fewest defeats in the entire tournament, losing only five times. In 34 games, their record consisted of 19 wins, 10 draws and five losses.
They finished the regular phase with a 4-0 win over Toronto FC and are now undefeated in three games, having defeated Cincinnati 1-0 in the quarterfinals and New York City 3-1 in the semifinals.
Absences: Not reported.
Probable lineup: Andre Blake, Kai Wagner, Jack Elliott, Jakob Glesnes, Olivier Mbaizo, Leon Flach, José Martínez, Alejandro Bedoya, Dániel Gazdag, Mikael Uhre, Julián Carranza.
JefeBet Prediction
It is an unprecedented final in MLS Cup history, and whoever wins this match will be winning their first title. Philadelphia was founded in 2008 and LAFC in 2014, only six years apart. They have met in four MLS matches, drawing on three occasions, the only victory was for Los Angeles squad by a score of 4-1, but both teams have scored in all the matches.
In addition to the merits of each team, this final is being played at LAFC’s home, and that is reason enough for Mexican striker Carlos Vela and company to be favorites to be champions.
Prediction: LAFC win by a score of 3-2.
