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Get ready for an epic match that could go down in history! LAFC vs Vancouver Whitecaps promises to be a thrilling showdown, with the Los Angeles team holding a significant advantage to defend at their home stadium, they’ve never lost to this same opponent before
Here at JefeBet, we’re constantly working to bring you top-notch sports betting content and CONCACAF Champions League predictions. So, here’s our take on what to expect from this highly-anticipated clash between LAFC and Vancouver Whitecaps.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the LAFC vs Vancouver Whitecaps CONCACAF Champions League Quarter-Finals Second Leg Game on April 11, 2023
- Where: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, California
- When: Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 10:15 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: LAFC (to be defined) / Tie (to be defined) / Vancouver Whitecaps (to be defined)
- Asian Handicap: LAFC (AH, tbd) / Vancouver Whitecaps (AH, tbd)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over [To be defined] / Under [To be defined]
- Both teams score: Yes [To be defined] / No [To be defined]
Betting on LAFC
The reigning MLS champions are determined to represent its Confederation in the Club World Cup and solidify their current position of dominance, having secured a crucial advantage in Canada. This gives them some much-needed peace of mind as they prepare to face their opponents on home stadium.
As we mentioned earlier, LAFC has never lost to Vancouver Whitecaps in their home stadium, and even with a loss, they could still advance in the competition. That being said, they can’t afford to let their guard down because if they happen to fall behind 2-0 early on, things could get tricky.
This has only happened once this season, coincidentally during the same competition against Alajuelense. They conceded two goals in the first half, but despite losing 1-2, they had already secured their spot in the next round.
Possible lineup (4-3-3): John McCarthy; Ryan Hollingshead, Jesus Murillo, Aaron Long, Diego Palacios; Timothy Tillman, Illie Sanchez, Kellyn Acosta; Denis Bounaga, Carlos Vela, Kwadwo Opoku.
Betting on Vancouver Whitecaps
The first leg was an uphill battle for Vancouver Whitecaps. They couldn’t break through LAFC’s defense, and every time they were on the attack, they were met with danger. To make matters worse, they haven’t had the best start to their domestic season.
In their short history, Vancouver has never scored more than two goals against LAFC, and they’ve only managed to beat them four times, all on Canadian soil. So, if they want to advance to the continental semifinals, they’ll need to do something they’ve never done before.
Despite this, Vancouver has managed to secure two wins with five-goal margins. They defeated Real España in the Concacaf Champions League and thrashed their regional rival, CF Montreal, 5-0 in the MLS. They know how to score, but none of their recent opponents have the same caliber of players as LAFC.
Possible lineup (4-5-1): Yohei Takaoka; Javain Brown, Ranko Veselinovic, Tristan Blackmon, Ryan Raposo; Ryan Gauld, Julian Gressel, Andres Cubas, Russell Teibert, Cristian Dajome; Brian White.
JefeBet Prediction
LAFC has a perfect record at home in the North American league, having not lost a single game on their home turf while conceding no more than two goals. On the other hand, Vancouver has yet to win a game away from home, and they haven’t scored more than two goals playing outside of Canada in their domestic league.
It’s worth noting that Vancouver’s two big wins this season were at home, leaving them with a nearly impossible mission ahead of them. That’s why, at JefeBet, we believe LAFC will take the victory and continue their journey towards the Club World Cup.
Odds: Moneyline LAFC (LAFC 2-0 VAN).
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