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Major League Soccer team Los Angeles prepare for their second match of the 2025 Club World Cup when playing Espérance de Tunis from 23:00 GMT on Friday. The Group D rivals go head-to-head at the home of Nashville SC in the Music City.
Will the team from the United States use the backing ofthe crowd to land an important victory and boost their chances of progressing to the next round? Perhaps you expect their opponents from Tunisia to spring a surprise. You can make your predictions now.
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Football bettors enjoy a long list of pre-match and in-play markets, including match-winner, both teams to score, handicap, totals and more. After landing three winners from three picks in Botafogo's 2-1 over the Seattle Sounders on Monday, followers of our football betting expert Frank Monkhouse hope for more of the same. Here's his Friday night football preview.
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LA v Espérance de Tunis tips
Los Angeles to win @ 11/10 (bet365)
Both teams to score @ 7/10 (bet365)
Both score and LA win @ 10/3 (bet365)
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
LA must respond to Chelsea defeat
Los Angeles opened their account against English Premier League giants Chelsea. The Black and Gold met the Blues in a memorable clash at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta in front of more than 20,000 fans. Chelsea were the firm favourites in the pre-match betting, and lived up to expectations, but were pushed hard by a well-organised LAFC. The final score on Monday evening read Chelsea 2-0 Los Angeles.
Pedro Neto grabbed a deserved opener after 34 minutes of play, smashing home at the near post following an eye-catching run and passage of play. Despite dominating the football - 65.2% possession - Chelsea couldn't add to their advantage until near the end, when Fernandez had a simple tap-in to make it 2-0, putting the game to bed. LA were beaten by a better team not yet operating at full capacity, but there were positives in defeat.
Despite poor possession stats, Los Angeles managed seven shots during the game, with four attempts on target. One area of promise for the MLS side was in defence, where, despite leaking two goals, LAFC won 11 of 19 defensive tackles, which will stand them in good stead on their return to the pitch. Having matched Chelsea for long periods of the play earlier this week, LA will fancy their chances against the Tunisians.
Tip: Los Angeles to win @ 11/10 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If Los Angeles FC wins the game, your bet lands.
Tunisian champions suffer defeat
Espérance de Tunis arrive as the champions of Tunisian football after winning Ligue 1 by four points ahead of nearest rivals US Monastir, with both clubs qualifying for the 2024/25 Champions League. The team known to fans as The Smiling One secured their slot at the Club World Cup as the best-ranked eligible team in the CAF four-year ranking. The 2025 renewal will be Espérance de Tunis's fourth appearance. Will they make that experience count?
Like their opponents on Friday evening, Espérance de Tunis lost their opening match in the United States, also by a 2-0 scoreline. They lined up against the Brazilian side Flamengo in the early hours of Tuesday morning at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, with 25,000 fans watching. It took Flamengo just 17 minutes to take the lead, with De Arrascaeta breaking the deadlock. The match remained competitive until Luiz Araujo made it 2-0 with 20 minutes remaining on the clock.
Will Espérance de Tunis bounce back and take the three points, ensuring they remain in the hunt for a place in the next round? There wasn't much in their previous performance to suggest the Tunisians can turn things around, but everyone connected to Maher Kanzari's team knows game two presents their best chance of getting a win at the Club World Cup. One thing is for certain: lose this game and the dream will be over almost before it has begun.
Tip: Both teams to score @ 7/10 (bet365)
Bet explanation: The winner doesn't matter here. As long as both LAFC and Tunis find the net at least once each, you secure the profits.
LAFC must roll the dice
It's highly unlikely that either LAFC or EST will go on and win the 2025 Club World Cup following next month's final, but that takes nothing away from the game. With both sides coming in on the back of a defeat, they must gamble and shoot for glory. If they were reserved and well-beaten in their first game, they must be fearless and far more ambitious in their second. Failure to take a chance could see at least one team's exit confirmed.
Nerves will play an important role in Friday's clash. The rivals conceded two goals each in the opening round, and I expect more goals this weekend, which is great news for armchair fans. Having picked Los Angeles to win the game and also suggested a play on both teams to score, I'll combine my selections for those seeking a bet at a bigger price. You'll find the both score and win market available now on the bet365 website and mobile app.
Whichever team scores first, their opponents must respond. I saw more positives from LAFC than Tunis earlier this week, and if they are a little more attack-minded, the MLS team will claim a crucial win and valuable three points. When playing the both score and win market, you must predict which team will claim victory, but you also need the beaten side to find the net at least once during the match. It's a bet that encourages goals and will add to your enjoyment of Los Angeles vs Espérance de Tunis. Our pick would've landed you a profit when LA beat Kansas 3-1 in the MLS before departing for the Club World Cup.
Tip: Both score and LA win @ 10/3 (bet365)
Bet explanation: This bet wins if LAFC wins the match and both teams score at least once.
Los Angeles vs Espérance de Tunis odds
Los Angeles to win @ 9/10 (bet365)
Espérance de Tunis to win @ 10/3 (bet365)
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.