The Matchday 2 clash in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup between Los Angeles (USA) and Esperance (Tunisia) will take place on June 21 at Geodis Park Stadium in Nashville (USA). Los Angeles vs. Esperance: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Los Angeles
Steven Cherundolo's side struggled in their opening match against Chelsea, losing 0-2 to the Conference League winners. Despite the disappointing debut in the Club World Cup, the Californians nearly managed to score based on xG (0.82). Notably, before facing the English side, the Americans were on a six-match scoring streak in the CONCACAF Champions League.
- Los Angeles has had a decisive streak in regular time across the North American Champions League and Club World Cup, totaling 10 matches (4 wins and 6 losses).
- At least two goals have been scored in 17 of the last 20 games played by the Americans in the CONCACAF Champions League and Club World Cup over 90 minutes.
- The club has won in regular time in 8 of their last 11 home matches in these two tournaments.
Predicted lineup for Los Angeles (4-3-3)
Hugo Lloris – Ryan Hollingshead, Aaron Long, Eddie Segura, Sergi Palencia – Timothy Tillman, Mark Delgado, Igor Jesus – Denis Bouanga, Jeremy Ebobisse, Nathan Ordaz.
Esperance
The Tunisian club also began the tournament with a defeat. Maher Kanzari's side lost 0-2 to Flamengo and now, alongside the Americans, sit at the bottom of Group D. Including their last two games in the CAF Champions League, the North African team has failed to score in three consecutive matches.
- The club has played seven matches in the Club World Cup and has secured only one win in regular time (1 draw and 5 losses).
- At least two goals have been scored in 6 of Esperance's last 7 matches in this tournament over 90 minutes.
- The Tunisians have not scored in the first half in 8 of their last 9 away matches in the Club World Cup and CAF Champions League.
Predicted lineup for Esperance (4-4-2)
Bashir Ben Said – Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida, Mohamed Tougaï, Yassine Meriah, Mohamed Ben Ali – Onuche Ogbeelu, Khalil Ghanouchi, Chihab Jebali, Youssef Belaïli – Rodrigo Rodrigues Silva, Yan Medeiro.
Referee
Espen Eskas (Norway)
Matches – 14 (International matches, 2024–2025);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 58;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 29%.
Match Prediction: Los Angeles vs. Esperance
Both teams are significantly behind the English and Brazilian sides, so they will be aiming to determine who finishes third in this head-to-head clash. The American squad appears stronger than the African team, and the hosts have players with experience in European football.
Another factor favoring Los Angeles is the support of their fans. The Californian club often achieved victories in the CONCACAF Champions League thanks to playing on home soil. It's also worth noting that in their first match, the Americans had several chances to score against the Londoners and generally performed well against one of the Premier League leaders. On the other hand, the Tunisians often struggle away, even in their region, and as shown in previous Club World Cup matches, Esperance can only compete with very weak opponents.
My prediction: Victory for Los Angeles
