FIFA Club World Cup: LAFC vs. Tunis Picks — MLS Club to Dominate in Nashville? (Jun 20)

LAFC’s participation in the summer’s FIFA Club World Cup could depend on a positive outcome in their matchday two clash against Tunis on June 20.

However, their confidence in back-to-back wins to ensure progression will be high after having played their most challenging game on paper on matchday one. Tunis will be the huge outsiders to upset the odds against one of the MLS’s best teams in Nashville.

LAFC vs. Tunis Overview

Odds

LAFC vs. Tunis Head-to-Head Record

Key Stats

• LAFC are sitting fifth in the Western Conference standings, and have avoided defeat in their last five matches.
• Tunis is the most successful team in Tunisia, having won the top-flight title on 34 occasions.

LAFC Team News

Lorenzo Dellavalle is ruled out due to a knee injury. However, Ryan Raposo could be in line to start after signing on a free transfer in April.

Possible Lineup

H. Lloris (GK); S. Palencia, Marlon, E. Segura, R. Hollingshead, I. Jesus, Y. Yeboah, T. Tillman, M. Delgado, D. Bouanga, O. Giroud

Tunis Team News

The reigning Tunisian champions will have no injury concerns ahead of this showdown with LAFC.

Possible Lineup

S. Ben Said (GK); M. Benali, M. Tougai, Y. Meriah, M. Amine, K. Guenichi, C. Jbeli, O. Ogbelu, Y. Sasse, Y. Belaili, A. Jabiri

LAFC vs. Tunis Picks

LAFC’s progression from this FIFA Club World Cup group will largely depend on whether they are able to overcome Tunis on matchday two.

With a wealth of international experience set to be on the field, it could be worth siding with the MLS side gaining the much-needed win that they crave.