| Odds via Tonybet | |
| Los Angeles Galaxy vs Orlando City SC | Sunday, August 31, 2025, 5 PM EDT |
| Los Angeles Galaxy odds | +154 |
| Orlando City SC odds | +137 |
| Draw | +280 |
| Both teams to score | Yes -218, No +154 |
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Orlando City SC Preview and Team News
Los Angeles Galaxy Team News
The Los Angeles Galaxy went undefeated in regulation during the 2025 Leagues Cup opening phase (W2, D1) and beat Pachuca in the quarterfinals, so they entered the semifinals with a ton of confidence. Unfortunately for them, they endured a slow start against the Seattle Sounders and suffered a 2-0 loss, meaning they’ll have to settle for a third-place finish as an eventual best-case scenario.
The defeat against Seattle also extended a rough patch of form for the California-based club in recent weeks. The Galaxy have dropped three of their last five games across all competitions, conceding at least two goals in each defeat.
The defensive struggles have been noticeable for LA all season long, and that includes their Leagues Cup campaign – they’ve failed to keep a clean sheet in four of their five matches in the tournament.
Focus shifts to a chance at a Concacaf Champions Cup spot on Sunday ⏭️ pic.twitter.com/HdXv8aR8HW
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) August 28, 2025
There shouldn’t be any changes to the injury list for this clash, meaning Carlos Garcés and Matheus Nascimento remain sidelined. Plus, Riqui Puig continues to recover from an ACL injury and will miss out as well. Expect former Dortmund star Marco Reus to lead the attacking line alongside Joseph Paintsil, the leading scorer for the club in the Leagues Cup with three goals and one assist across five outings.
Los Angeles Galaxy predicted lineup vs Orlando City SC (4-2-3-1): Micovic; Cuevas, Zanka, Yoshida, Nelson; Cerrillo, Wynder; Gabriel Pec, Reus, Fagúndez; Paintsil.
Orlando City SC Team News
Orlando City SC couldn’t extend their winning streak against Inter Miami in the 2025 Leagues Cup semifinals. The Herons avenged their previous 4-1 league defeat to the Lions with a 3-1 win, preventing the club from reaching the final. Lionel Messi carried his side to victory with a brace, and Orlando didn’t find an answer to stop him.
Thus, they’ll have to settle for a potential third-place finish, though even more important for manager Óscar Pareja will be to snap their two-game losing skid across all competitions.
We play for 3️⃣rd place in @LeaguesCup and a spot in @TheChampions on Sunday pic.twitter.com/M5TJZArC0K
— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) August 28, 2025
Orlando remain in contention for a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference in MLS, but the eight goals they conceded across their previous two matches (including a 5-1 league defeat to Nashville SC) are concerning.
The team won’t be at full strength for this contest, with David Brekalo suspended after receiving a red card in the semifinals. That should be their lone notable absence. Orlando will rely on the star duo of Luis Muriel and Martín Ojeda to bounce back from their losses. Ojeda has been particularly impressive lately, notching seven goals and seven assists across his last nine appearances.
Orlando City SC predicted lineup vs Los Angeles Galaxy (4-2-3-1): Gallese; Freeman, Schlegel, Jansson, Marín; Atuesta, Araujo; Pasalic, Ojeda, Angulo; Muriel.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Orlando City SC Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: Sunday, August 31, 2025, 5 PM EDT
- Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
- Location: Carson, CA, United States
- Last match: Los Angeles Galaxy 1:2 Orlando City SC (March 29, 2025, MLS)
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Orlando City SC Prediction, Odds
- Pick: Orlando City SC to win
- Odds: +137 (Tonybet)
- Correct score prediction: Los Angeles Galaxy 1-3 Orlando City SC
It’s hard to trust either side when analyzing their recent form. The Galaxy enter this fixture having lost three of their last four matches against US-based opposition, while Orlando have dropped back-to-back games and looked shaky on the defensive end. It’s been 11 outings since the Lions managed to keep a clean sheet against an MLS opponent (W5, D2, L4).
Both teams finding the net wouldn’t be surprising given their recent performances, although that has only happened once in their last four head-to-head meetings.
Calentando motores 😤 pic.twitter.com/mZJ5tv6ks5
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) August 28, 2025
The recent record shows a clear edge for Orlando, with three wins in a row against Los Angeles and a 2-1 victory at this venue on March 29.
Plus, the year-round performances also point in the Lions’ favour. While Pareja’s men are sitting fifth in the Eastern Conference, the Galaxy are at the bottom of the Western Conference and aren’t equipped to make a comeback in the final months of the season. They’ve struggled against top MLS rivals all season long, and this clash shouldn’t be any different.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Orlando City SC Betting Tip
- Pick: Over 3.5 total goals
- Odds: +123 (Tonybet)
The last four head-to-heads between these two teams have ended with under 3.5 total goals. However, with a lot at stake and nothing to lose, this encounter could buck that trend.
Moreover, nine of the Galaxy’s last 10 games have had at least three goals, so the potential for a high-scoring matchup is undoubtedly there.
That trend is even more noticeable on Orlando’s side, with the Florida-based club seeing four or more total goals in seven of their previous nine outings across all competitions, including two of their four Leagues Cup fixtures.
With nothing to lose and a third-place berth at stake, this clash could end up being a high-scoring affair, just like their previous meeting that also yielded over 2.5 total goals.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Orlando City SC: Where to Watch (Canada)
- MLS Season Pass
- Amazon Prime Video
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