Los Angeles Football Club vs Sporting Kansas City Picks and Predictions June 8th 2025

LAFC Ready to Face Resurgent Sporting Kansas City Ahead of Club World Cup Showdown

Los Angeles FC returns to MLS action Sunday with more than three points on the line. Their matchup against a revitalized Sporting Kansas City will serve as crucial preparation before LAFC meets global powerhouse Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup next week.

The clash with SKC at BMO Stadium marks LAFC’s final tune-up before their June 16 Club World Cup opener in Atlanta — a stage the team reached after a thrilling 2-1 extra-time victory over Club America.

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Bouanga’s Heroics Propel LAFC to Global Spotlight

LAFC secured their Club World Cup berth in dramatic fashion, with Igor Jesus equalizing late and star striker Denis Bouanga delivering the match-winner in extra time.

“It was the goal that put Los Angeles on the front stage in the world,” Bouanga said. “I had this rage in me. I wanted that.”

Bouanga now boasts 80 goals across all competitions for LAFC and will look to maintain form both for the MLS playoff push and for their looming date with Chelsea.

Currently riding an eight-game unbeaten streak in league play (3-0-5), LAFC sits at 23 points (6-4-5) and must guard against a potential trap game against an improving SKC squad.

Sporting KC Finds Their Rhythm Under Zavagnin

After stumbling out of the gate this season, Sporting Kansas City (4-8-4, 16 points) has rebounded under interim coach Kerry Zavagnin, going 2-1-4 in May and unbeaten in their last four outings.

Last week’s 3-1 victory over Houston was their most prolific offensive performance of 2024. Former LA Galaxy forward Dejan Joveljic scored twice, giving him nine goals — tops on the team.

“He’s calm. He’s collective. He’s deadly. He’s persistent,” Zavagnin said. “He has certainly found his rhythm now.”

Sporting will be eager to avenge their earlier 2-0 home loss to LAFC in March, when David Martinez and Aaron Long found the net.

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Eyes on Both the MLS Table and Club World Cup

For LAFC, Sunday’s match carries dual significance. A win would extend their strong MLS run, but perhaps more critically, it offers one last live rehearsal ahead of their high-profile international matchup with Chelsea.

As they prepare for that marquee showdown, LAFC bettors and fans alike will be watching for signs of sharpness — and opportunities in Soccer Predictions and Betting Tips — with Bouanga and LAFC’s attack in top form.

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