Leagues Cup: LA Galaxy vs. Santos Laguna Picks — Hosts to Secure Place in Knockout Stage? (Aug 7)

Despite enduring a poor campaign in the MLS in 2025, the LA Galaxy have bounced back to solid form during the Leagues Cup.

The reigning MLS Cup champions have won one of their two matches in regulation time, and a second victory against Santos Laguna this Thursday could be enough to secure their place in the knockout round.

It hasn’t been a productive campaign for Liga MX’s Santos Laguna, as they have already suffered an early elimination after losing each of their two matches in the League Phase.

LA Galaxy vs. Santos Laguna Overview

Odds

LA Galaxy vs. Santos Laguna Head-to-Head Record

Santos Laguna boast an unbeaten record against the Galaxy after two previous encounters. However, the latest clash between the sides came back in March 2016, with the Mexican side landing a dominant 4-0 win.

LA Galaxy Team News

Galaxy superstar Ricard Puig remains unavailable due to a serious knee injury. Marco Reus is expected to lead the line once again on Thursday.

Possible Lineup

N. Micovic (GK); J. Aude, M. Jorgensen. M. Yoshida, M. Yamane, G. Pec, D. Fagundez, E. Cerrillo, L. Sanabria, J. Paintsil, M. Reus

Santos Laguna Team News

Fernando Ortiz will have Carlos Acevedo back in contention after the star served his suspension. The team have no injury concerns.

Possible Lineup

C. Acevedo (GK); B. Amione, K. Balanta, I. Govea, R. Prieto, S. Mariscal, A. Vargas, D. Medina, J. Carrillo, C. Dajome, J. Ocejo

LA Galaxy vs. Santos Laguna Picks

The Galaxy have been in better form during the Leagues Cup than many would have expected, and this looks like a winnable final league phase encounter.

Santos Laguna have struggled at both ends of the field in the competition, and they could exit the tournament with a third straight loss on Thursday.