LAFC take on Toronto FC this Wednesday, October 8, at BMO Stadium, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. PT / 10:30 p.m. ET. While the Black & Gold have clinched a playoff berth, Toronto is already eliminate...
LAFC take on Toronto FC this Wednesday, October 8, at BMO Stadium, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. PT / 10:30 p.m. ET. While the Black & Gold have clinched a playoff berth, Toronto is already eliminated — but both teams have roster questions heading into the final stretch.
LAFC currently sit 4th in the Western Conference with 56 points and are riding a five-game win streak, but will be missing several key attackers due to the FIFA international break. Coach Steve Cherundolo will look to rotate his powerful offense while maintaining momentum.
Toronto, meanwhile, are 12th in the East with 29 points, using these final games as a preview for a likely roster overhaul in 2026. The game marks the return of former LAFC player Jose Cifuentes to LA, following a transfer to Cruzeiro in Brazil. Another arrival, Djordje Mihailovic has been excellent against LAFC and could pose issues for the Black and Gold defenders.
Betting Odds
- LAFC win: 1.48
- Draw: 4.70
- Toronto win: 6.25
Top Betting Picks
- Pick 1: LAFC to win – Even with Bouanga and Son out, LAFC at home with playoff momentum is too strong.
- Pick 2: Under 2.5 goals – Missing top scorers, LAFC could lean on midfield control and defensive structure.
Projected Lineups
LAFC will be missing Son and Denis Bouanga during this match vs Toronto (Celso Oliveira / Pitchside US)
LAFC (3-4-3):
Hugo Lloris; Eddie Segura, Nkosi Tafari, Ryan Porteous; Artem Smoliakov, Timothy Tillman, Mark Delgado, Sergi Palencia; David Martínez, Andrew Moran, Jeremy Ebobisse.
Coach: Steve Cherundolo
Toronto FC (4-2-3-1):
Sean Johnson; Raoul Petretta, Sigurd Rosted, Kobe Franklin, Kosi Thompson; Alonso Coello, José Cifuentes; Matty Domínguez, Djordje Mihailovic, Theo Corbeanu; Deandre Kerr.
Coach: Robin Fraser
Category: General Sports
