Los Angeles Football Club vs St Louis City Sc Picks and Predictions April 27th 2025

LAFC Set to Face St. Louis City Without Coach Steve Cherundolo

As LAFC prepares to host St. Louis City on Sunday, the club will get an unexpected preview of what life could look like without head coach Steve Cherundolo. After announcing his departure at the end of the season, Cherundolo will miss this weekend’s match due to suspension, setting up a unique and critical test for the squad.

Cherundolo Suspended Following Red Card Incident

Cherundolo was shown a red card during LAFC’s 3-3 draw at Portland on April 19 after leaving his bench to argue a call. His absence comes just days after he revealed his plans to return to Germany, his longtime professional home and where he met his wife.

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“I couldn’t be more proud of my team’s performance,” Cherundolo said after the Portland draw. “They deserved much more and unfortunately, it wasn’t much more. It was one of those games where the officials’ decisions decided the game and for LAFC, it was in a negative way.”

LAFC (4-4-1, 13 points) showed resilience in that match, salvaging a point thanks to a 90th-minute penalty conversion from Denis Bouanga. Veteran forward Olivier Giroud also opened his account for the club with his first goal since joining last year.

St. Louis City Bring Defensive Confidence

St. Louis City (2-4-3, 9 points) comes into this matchup feeling confident defensively after holding high-flying Vancouver to just one shot on target in a scoreless draw. It marked the fifth clean sheet of the season for St. Louis, though frustratingly, their third 0-0 draw.

“I was happy with the game plan and the guys did really well,” said St. Louis coach Olof Mellberg. “They looked confident out there. We were ready for how they play.”

While St. Louis did have a potential goal by Marcel Hartel disallowed after video review for offside, the team showed strong tactical discipline that they will need to replicate against an LAFC side potent at home.

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Series History and Key Storylines

In their brief series history, LAFC has dominated St. Louis City, holding a 3-0-1 advantage and remarkably keeping clean sheets in each encounter. However, with Cherundolo sidelined and LAFC adjusting without their head coach, St. Louis may see an opportunity to break through.

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If you’re following soccer picks for this matchup, LAFC’s home field edge and attacking firepower are significant factors, but St. Louis’ defensive form can’t be overlooked. For detailed analysis and the best betting tips, check out the updated soccer picks before kickoff.

What’s at Stake

With LAFC trying to build consistency in MLS play and St. Louis needing points to stay competitive in the Western Conference standings, Sunday’s match carries crucial early-season weight. LAFC’s ability to stay focused without their coach and St. Louis’ push to finally find their scoring touch could define the outcome in what promises to be a gritty, high-stakes contest.