Chelsea vs LA FC 10/11 Bet Builder – Mark O’Haire
Enzo Maresca’s men signed off the regular season with eight victories from their final nine outings across all competitions and the Club World Cup champions of 2022 have the depth and ability to make a strong start to their campaign, although the likes of Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez and Levi Colwill may be rested here.
Opponents LAFC were invited late to the Club World Cup party after Mexican outfit Club Leon were thrown out of the competition. An extra-time win against Club America meant the MLS side were the final team to participate in the tournament - but with far less time to prepare, this could go against them.
Nevertheless, Steve Cherundolo’s team arrive at the competition unbeaten in 10 matches, with a 3-1 triumph over Sporting Kansas City arriving as recently as last weekend giving the underdogs plenty of positive momentum ahead of the clash in their home country. However, a solitary shutout in that 10-game sequence is of concern.
Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC – Mon 16 June, 20:00
Team Goals –
Chelsea Over
1.5 Goals
BET NOWChelsea are fair 1/4 (1.25) favourites to pocket maximum points in their Club World Cup curtain-raiser. The Blues won 13 of their 15 Europa Conference League showdowns this season despite rarely fielding anything close to their best XI and the Premier League outfit should be well-capable of flexing their muscles again here.
Despite their recent unbeaten run, LAFC have shipped multiple goals in five of their previous 10 tussles and that porous rearguard could prove pivotal in Atlanta. The Americans have shipped 18 goals and won just once in eight away MLS encounters in 2025, leaking at least twice in six of those eight games as guests.
Team Corners –
Chelsea
Most Corners
BET NOWChelsea have been strong corner operators throughout the season – the Blues won the corner count in 26 of their 38 Premier League matches and nine of their 15 Europa Conference League contests. The heavy-possession style of Enzo Marasca’s men lends itself to winning set pieces and denying the opposition territory and opportunities.
Team Corners –
Chelsea Over
4.5 Corners
BET NOWChelsea averaged a hefty 6.16 corners per-game in the EPL, hitting at least seven in 42% of those fixtures. The Blues bagged six corners or more in 47% of their outings in European competition and so five should be well within reach. LAFC have given up 5.88 per-game on their MLS travels with five of their eight opponents racking up 7+.
Players Stats –
Cole Palmer
1+ shots on target
BET NOWSince making his Chelsea debut in September 2023, the only Premier League players to be involved in more goals across all competitions than Cole Palmar are Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland. The England ace has been instrumental for the Blues and has averaged 1.42 shots on-target per-90 across EPL and European football this season.
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