Flamengo (2-0-0) and Los Angeles FC (0-2-0) will face off today at 9:00 p.m. EDT at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL.
Flamengo is favored at a -135 price, with the over/under set at 2.5 (-122o / -106u) goals.
Let's get into my Flamengo vs. LAFC prediction.
Flamengo vs. LAFC Odds
| Flamengo Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-0.5 -145 | 2.5 -122o / -106u | -135 |
| LAFC Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+0.5 +105 | 2.5 -122o / -106u | +350 |
Flamengo vs. LAFC Betting Analysis
A disappointing Club World Cup for Los Angeles might be set to get even worse as group victors Flamengo aim to make it nine points out of nine on the final matchday in Group D.
Flamengo are through to the knockout stage. After comfortably dispatching Espérance de Tunis 2-0, Filipe Luís’ side followed up with an impressive 3-1 win over Chelsea. Despite falling behind after a rare defensive error, they rallied and fully deserved the three points.
With five different goal scorers, Flamengo has adapted without their forward Pedro, who is still finding his feet after returning from a second ACL injury. Luis recognized his team couldn’t be dependent on just one player, and this is why he has had so much success as a head coach. Comfortably through to the round of 16 and with the top spot almost guaranteed, Luis may choose to rest some of his star players.
On the other hand, LAFC has disappointed. They were the final team to qualify for the competition and have struggled to find any momentum. Still without a point or even a goal, their tournament is over before it has started.
They will want to finish on a positive note, but defeating Flamengo appears beyond them, whether or not they go full strength or tinker with their starting eleven.
Flamengo vs. LAFC Prediction
Pick: Under 2.5 Goals
Our Flamengo vs. LAFC best bet is Under 2.5 goals, as the Brazilian side is likely to rotate a few key players, and the MLS team hasn’t scored a goal at the Club World Cup.
Flamengo vs. LAFC Picks, Parlay
Leg 1: Under 2.5 Goals
Leg 2: Flamengo Moneyline
Leg 3: Both Teams to Score – No
Flamengo are likely to rotate a few key figures ahead of their round of 16 match. With the flow slightly disrupted, the Brazilians may not be as free-scoring as they were against Chelsea.
LAFC has yet to score at the Club World Cup, losing 2-0 against Chelsea and 1-0 against Esperance de Tunis. Now out of the tournament, the MLS-based club will want the competition to finish after a disappointing group stage.
Beyond this, there is one big favorite to win and that is Flamengo. Filipe Luis’ men have confirmed the top spot in the group, but you can be sure they’ll be eager to continue their winning momentum. It’s a side full of exciting talent, both young and old, and they should have enough to overcome a lackluster American outfit.
Given the nature of the group, there are a couple of different routes this match could go down. Group-toppers Flamengo could assert their superiority early. Get an early goal and see things through. The already-eliminated MLS side has little incentive to push on as the game peters out.
Another potential outcome is that a much-changed Flamengo side feels disjointed and allows their opponents into a low-scoring match. LAFC stays solid at the back or even steals a goal to win the game. In either case, at least one side fails to score.
Flamengo vs. LAFC Projections
Projected Chance of Winning
| Flamengo | Draw | LAFC |
|---|---|---|
| 52.5% | 23.2% | 24.5% |
Projected Total Goals
| Flamengo | Total Goals | LAFC |
|---|---|---|
| 1.57 | 2.56 | 0.99 |
