Chelsea v Los Angeles FC Betting Tips [17 June 2025]

After clinching the Europa Conference League, Chelsea will be on the hunt for yet another title, the Club World Cup. The Premier League outfit starts off on Monday, in Group D against MLS side Los Angeles FC. We have the prediction for this match below.

Chelsea aren’t new to such competitions; they won the Club World Cup in 2021 and will be gunning for the new, expanded one.

Beating Real Betis to win the Conference League title marked their final match last season and a third straight victory. Enzo Maresca’s charges have only lost two of their last 10 matches in all competitions.

LA FC, home to former Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud, will only be making their debut at the Club World Cup. The MLS side’s confirmation as participants here was a few weeks ago, after their triumph in the CWC playoff match against Club America.

Despite their relative inexperience, LAFC will be looking to upset the odds. Coming here in the midst of the MLS guarantees LAFC match fitness, and they carry a 10-game unbeaten streak.

In that run, though, they have five wins and as many draws. Their most recent match saw Steven Cherundolo’s men come from behind in the MLS to thump Sporting Kansas City. Giroud was among the scorers in that game.

Chelsea arrive for the Club World Cup off the back of a somewhat successful season. They are back in the top four in the Premier League and added a European title to their honors. Squad depth and Club World Cup-level experience add to their status as favorites, but they have to address defensive porosity.

Facing a side only making its debut builds on Chelsea’s advantage. While LAFC are unbeaten in 10, none of the teams they faced matches the strength Chelsea bring to the table. LA FC’s major strength is in their attack. Our prediction for Chelsea v Los Angeles FC is for Chelsea to win and both teams to score.