Rafael Guillén
The race to the Club World Cup is heating up as Philadelphia Union will go head-to-head in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions League. These teams are old rivals and know exactly how to exploit each other’s weaknesses, so we can expect a thrilling match.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we’re constantly working to bring you the best sports betting information and predictions for the Concachampions. So, get ready for a captivating game and check out our expert analysis of the Philadelphia Union vs LAFC semi-finals game.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Philadelphia Union vs LAFC CONCACAF Champions League Semi-Finals First Leg Game on April 26, 2023
- Where: Subaru Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- When: Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 9:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Philadelphia Union (tbd) / Tie (tbd) / LAFC (tbd)
- Asian Handicap: Philadelphia Union (AH to be defined) / LAFC (AH to be defined)
- Over/Under (3.5): Over (to be defined) / Under (to be defined).
- Both teams score: Yes [To be determined] / No [To be determined]
Betting on Philadelphia Union
At the moment, the Philadelphia Union is not doing so great in the domestic league. However, they are placing all their focus and energy into the regional tournament because their goal is to win their first-ever international title. They defeated Atlas in the quarterfinals, completing a historic achievement for this team from the City of Brotherly Love.
As we mentioned earlier, their performance in the domestic league has been lacking, with five winless games in a row. This is partly due to their management of the squad for the Concachampions, where they have yet to lose a single game. Another reason they’ve made it this far is their solid defensive play.
Another reason they’ve made it this far is their solid defensive play. They have not conceded a single goal while playing in Philadelphia. Their defensive prowess earned them a spot in this tournament, and they shut down Atlas with a decisive goal that made all the difference.
Possible lineup (4-3-3): Andre Blake; Olivier Mbiazo, Jakob Glesnes, Jack Elliott, Kai Wagner; Alejandro Bedoya, Jose Martinez, Jack McGlynn; Mickael Uhre, Julian Carranza, Daniel Gazdag.
Betting on LAFC
The visiting team has been playing well lately and They have not lost a single game yet, and they still have the most important one to play – the derby against Galaxy. However, things haven’t been going as smoothly for them in the Concachampions.
They won the first leg against Alajuelense, but they let their guard down in the second leg game and lost by a score of 2-1. Nevertheless, LAFC is known for learning from their mistakes. They qualified for the semifinals against Vancouver with a 6-0 victory, consolidating their status as favorites to win the tournament.
Possible lineup (4-3-3): John McCarthy, Ryan Hollingshead, Jesus Murillo, Aaron Long, Diego Palacios; Jose Cifuentes, Ilie Sanchez, Kellyn Acosta; Carlos Vela, Kwadwo Opoku, Denis Bounaga.
JefeBet Prediction
The first leg is crucial for the local team. If they can’t get a decent advantage before their visit to Los Angeles, the tie could be all but over. Their main goal will be to stop LAFC’s powerful offense, which has scored 15 goals in the local league. At JefeBet, we predict that they’ll settle for a draw, and everything will be decided in LA.
Prediction: TIE (PHI 1-1 LAFC).
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