FanSided MLS
·5 Agustus 2026
LAFC vs Chivas de Guadalajara: Preview, How to Watch It, & Prediction Lineups

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·5 Agustus 2026

After the World Cup, every soccer fan was waiting for two things: the MLS Matchdays and the Leagues Cup games. Why is this important? Because we have many MLS teams battling tonight.
Yesterday, the first list of MLS teams didn’t perform as well as expected, even though two teams won their matches. Now, we join the discussion with LAFC vs. Chivas.
The Black and Gold could be considered the best team in the MLS right now, which gives them the lead in the preview. On the other hand, we have an irregular Chivas de Guadalajara, who didn’t have the start they wanted in the league.
With this being said, join us for this LAFC vs. Chivas de Guadalajara preview. In this article, we will discuss the latest news, provide information on how to watch the game, and present the predicted formation.
The encounter between these two teams will start at 10:30 pm ET at BMO Stadium in LA.
This match is available to watch live on Apple TV. Remember, all League Cup games can only be watched through Apple TV.
There is no official information on the unavailable players from either team.
No one can see an outcome that isn’t a favourite for the LAFC. Now, Chivas has proven to be a tough opponent when it matters, and I don’t think tonight will be any different. This will be the first time these two teams face each other.
It’s likely that Chivas will adopt a patient approach, looking to capitalize on quick counterattacks and exploit the spaces left behind by the Boys in Gold. On the other hand, LAFC will adopt their vertical tendency of using Son and Bouanga as the attacking guides.
Nevertheless, it is hard to imagine an outcome that doesn’t result in a victory for LAFC.







































