Mayra Madrigal
León vs LAFC will face each other in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League Final this Wednesday, May 31st. Both teams have overcome every obstacle in their way to reach this stage, where they will try to win their first title in the competition.
León made it to the final in 1993 but lost to Saprissa, while LAFC had the chance to become champions in 2020 but was defeated by Tigres. Therefore, both teams only have one runner-up finish in this prestigious continental tournament.
If you are passionate about soccer, check out JefeBet‘s preview of the Leon vs LAFC to find out everything you need to know aheadt of this match. Also, remember that we have a great bonus if you decide to choose Codere as the odds provider for this match.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Leon vs LAFC CONCACAF Champions League Final First Leg Game on May 31, 2023
- Where: León Stadium, León, Guanajuato
- When: Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 10:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: León(+105) | Tie(+260) | LAFC(+250)
- Over/Under Over 2.5: (-114) | Under(-112)
- Both Teams Score: Yes(-162) | No(+110)
Betting on León (+105at Codere)
- Absences: No report
León proved to be one of the toughest opponents in the CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16, winning both games against Tauro. However, the team’s performance has been inconsistent since then.
Although it lost one game in both the quarterfinals and semifinals, the team still came out on top with a favorable overall score. León did not have a great run in the Liga MX, and although it made it to the playoffs, the team was knocked out by Atlético San Luis with a score of 1-3. That was its last match in all competitions.
The León team is now solely focused on the international tournament, as it is not competing in any other competition. It has only won three out of its last 10 matches, two of them being CONCACAF clashes. Moreover, at home, León has not lost any of its international games and have only suffered two defeats in its last 10 matches played.
Probable lineup: (4-4-2): Rodolfo Cota; Byron Castillo, Jaine Barreiro, Adonis Frías, William Tesillo; Ángel Mena, Fidel Ambríz, Lucas Romero, Elías Hernández; José Alvarado, Víctor Dávila.
Betting on LAFC (+250 at Codere)
- Absentees: Tony Leone, Maxime Crépeau, Jesús Murillo, Giorgio Chiellini, Kellyn Acosta (injured).
LAFC, the current MLS champion, enters the CONCACAF Champions League final labeled as the favorite to win. Although the team fell short of winning this title in 2020, its perseverance since joining the domestic tournament has been impressive and could be considered a positive factor.
The team reached the final after defeating Philadelphia Union with a resounding 4-1 global score in the semifinals. Since the round of 16 in this tournament, this team has lost only one of the six games it has played, recording four victories and one draw.
The Los Angeles-based team has only suffered one defeat in 12 matches this MLS season, which shows that it is performing at a high level. In fact, it has performed exceptionally well away from home, winning half of its 10 games played in all competitions in 2023 and only losing one of them.
LAFC only lost one of its last five away games, so if you think it will win this game you can check Codere’ s moneyline which is +250, so if you bet $100, your profit would be $250.
Probable lineup: (4-3-3): John McCarthy; Ryan Hollingshead, Jesus Murillo, Aaron Long, Diego Palacios; Kellyn Acosta, Ilie Sanchez, Timothy Tillman; Mateusz Bogusz, Carlos Vela, Denis Bouanga.
JefeBet Prediction
León’s Liga MX action ended in early May, but the team has played preparation matches to arrive in optimal conditions to this crucial clash. LAFC, on the other hand, is participating in the US Open Cup and the MLS, so it is in a competitive rhythm.
This is the third direct confrontation between both teams in the CONCACAF Champions League, and the history is tied, with one victory for each side. Interestingly, only the winner scored in each of these matches, and both teams won in their home games. Taking into account these previous records, JefeBet predicts a close draw.
We expect the tie to contain goals scored from both teams. At Codere the odds of both score is -162, so with $100 you would make $62 in winnings.
Prediction: Tie (LEO 1-1 LAF) | Bet on the Tie here
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