Chelsea vs LAFC lineups – what will be the Chelsea predicted lineup for their FIFA Club Wolrd Cup match against LAFC today? Everything about the expected Chelsea starting lineup today vs LAFC!
Chelsea predicted the lineup vs LAFC for their Conference League final match today. Who will be in the Chelsea starting lineup today? Here are the predicted Chelsea vs LAFC lineups and the expected Chelsea starting lineup for today’s match at Mercerdes Benz! Watch & Bet on Football =>
Chelsea vs. LAFC match preview
Date & Time: Monday, 16 June 2025 — 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT (20:00 BST, 00:30 IST next day)
Venue: Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia — retractable roof, artificial turf replaced with grass
Competition: Group D, 32‑team FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Chelsea kick off their FIFA Club World Cup Group D campaign against LAFC on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
The Blues arrive in strong form—fresh off a Conference League victory and an eight‑win run—while head coach Enzo Maresca looks set to debut new signings including Liam Delap, Mike Penders, Mamadou Sarr,-and Dário Essugo.
LAFC earned their spot via a dramatic extra‑time win over Club América, riding high on a 10‑game unbeaten streak in MLS, with Denis Bouanga and ex‑Chelsea man Olivier Giroud key to their threat.
It’s a fresh first meeting between the sides—a blend of emerging English talent and hungry American ambition. Watch & Bet on Football =>
| Odds Chelsea vs LAFC 1X2 | ||
| 1 | X | 2 |
| 1.81 | 3.65 | 4.20 |
| Odds Chelsea vs LAFC 1X, 12 & X2 | ||
| 1X | 12 | 2X |
| 1.21 | 1.25 | 1.90 |
| Odds Both Teams To Score (BTTS) | ||
| YES | NO | |
| 1.66 | 2.12 | |
| Odds Chelsea vs LAFC To Score Over/Under 2.5 Goals |
||
| O 2,5 | U 2,5 | |
| 1.74 | 2.05 | |
Chelsea vs LAFC lineups injuries and team news
Chelsea Lineup & Team News
Enzo Maresca appears set to field a strong side with several new signings ready for debuts: Liam Delap, Mamadou Sarr, Dário Essugo, Mike Penders, Aaron Anselmino, and Andrey Santos are all in the 28‑man squad.
Attack likely led by Delap or Nicolas Jackson, supported by Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto/Noni Madueke and Tyrique George.
Midfielders Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández are back from international duty and expected to start.
Robert Sánchez remains first-choice goalkeeper over new signing Mike Maignan‐target.
Chelsea Injuries:
Wesley Fofana remains sidelined with long‑term fitness issues.
Mykhaylo Mudryk is unavailable due to a provisional doping suspension.
Christopher Nkunku missed final training session, suggesting he isn’t involved.
Not in squad: Joao Félix, Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell, Axel Disasi & Djordje Petrovic.
LAFC Lineup & Team News
Steve Cherundolo has named a nearly full-strength squad: Hugo Lloris, Denis Bouanga, Olivier Giroud, plus new loan signing Javairô Dilrosun are expected to feature.
Likely 4‑3‑3: Lloris; Palencia, Long, Segura, Hollingshead; Jesus, Delgado, Tillman; Ordaz/Dilrosun, Bouanga, Giroud/Ebobisse.
LAFC are riding a 10‑match unbeaten streak and high morale following extra‑time play‑in win over Club América.
LAFC Injuries:
Defender Lorenzo Dellavalle is injured and unavailable.
Midfielder Odin Thiago Holm remains sidelined with a leg injury.
Aside from those two, LAFC is otherwise fully fit and ready for selection. Watch & Bet on Football =>
Expected Chelsea vs LAFC lineups
Here are the predicted Chelsea vs LAFC lineups today:
| Chelsea starting XI: | Sánchez; James/Gusto, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Palmer, Neto, Madueke; Delap |
| LAFC starting XI | Lloris; Hollingshead, Segura, Marlon, Palencia; Tillman, Jesus, Delgado; Yeboah, Giroud, Bouanga |
Chelsea predicted the lineup today—expect Chelsea vs LAFC lineups!
Looking for the Chelsea lineup today vs LAFC? Here is the expected Chelsea starting lineup today.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs LAFC
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Maresca is likely to unleash a strong lineup with both debuts and established starters:
GK: Robert Sánchez
RB: Reece James or Malo Gusto
CBs: Tosin Adarabioyo & Levi Colwill
LB: Marc Cucurella
Midfield: Moisés Caicedo & Enzo Fernández (double pivot), possibly with Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall
Forwards: Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto/Noni Madueke, and a debut for Liam Delap up top
LAFC Team News and Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
Predicted LAFC Starting Lineup:
Formation: 4-3-3
Steve Cherundolo seems poised to go near full-strength, with reinforcements like Javairô Dilrosun possibly on the bench:
GK: Hugo Lloris
RB: Ryan Hollingshead
CBs: Eddie Segura & Marlon
LB: Sergi Palencia
Midfield: Timothy Tillman, Igor Jesus, Mark Delgado
Forwards: Nathan Yeboah (or Ordaz), Olivier Giroud, Denis Bouanga
Chelsea’s starting lineup today
Looking for the Chelsea starting lineup today vs LAFC? Here is the expected starting XI for Chelsea vs LAFC:
Chelsea Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1): Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez | Defenders: Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Marc Cucurella | Midfielders: Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall | Forwards: Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, Liam Delap
Expected Chelsea Line Up Today
GK: Mike Penders – 19-year-old Belgian, dubbed the “new Courtois,” at 6’7″ offers imposing presence on debut
RB: Reece James – England full-back bringing pace and delivery, rested but expected to start
CB: Mamadou Sarr – 19, recently signed from Strasbourg; strong aerially and technically assured.
CB: Aaron Anselmino – 20-year-old from Boca Juniors, solid defender ready for his first minutes.
LB: Marc Cucurella – Attack-minded left-back who impressed last season with goals and assists.
CM: Andrey Santos – Dynamic Brazilian midfielder signed two years ago; brings box-to-box energy.
CM: Dário Essugo – Portuguese U21 talent, energetic and disciplined in midfield.
CM: Enzo Fernández – Creative deep-lying playmaker and key starter after international duty.
RW: Cole Palmer – Chelsea’s main creative spark, racked up 23 goal contributions last season.
ST: Liam Delap – £30 m striker from Ipswich, praised by Maresca as future England No. 9; expected to lead the line.
LW: Nicolas Jackson – Offers strength and hold-up play; likely to start alongside Delap.
Chelsea’s starting lineup today
Looking for the Chelsea starting lineup today vs LAFC? Here is the expected starting XI for Chelsea vs LAFC:
Chelsea Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1): Robert Sánchez, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Marc Cucurella, Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, Liam Delap
More about Chelsea’s starting lineup and team
For the latest Chelsea team news and player injuries, you can also check out the official Chelsea website. Watch & Bet on Football =>
Table of Contents
