Los Angeles FC (LAFC) will face Espérance Sportive de Tunis (ES Tunis) in a Group D fixture of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group Stage today, Friday, June 20th, 2025. This match is being held at **Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee, United States**. Kick-off is at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT local time in the US) on Friday, June 20th. For viewers in Kochi, Kerala, India, this translates to **3:30 AM IST on Saturday, June 21st, 2025**.
Recent Form (Last 5 Competitive Matches)
Los Angeles FC: L-W-W-D-D (Overall: 2 Wins, 2 Draws, 1 Loss – *Their last match was a 2-0 loss to Chelsea in the CWC opener*)
Espérance de Tunis: L-W-W-W-D (Overall: 3 Wins, 1 Draw, 1 Loss – *Their last match was a 2-0 loss to Flamengo in the CWC opener*)
Head-to-Head (All-Time)
This will be the **first-ever competitive meeting** between Los Angeles FC and Espérance Sportive de Tunis. They have never played each other in any official competition previously.
Team News
Los Angeles FC: The MLS representatives suffered a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea in their opening Club World Cup match. Playing on home soil in the US, they will be desperate to get points on the board. They face a significant blow with winger Nathan Ordaz likely out due to a concussion. Veteran striker Olivier Giroud, who came off the bench against Chelsea, is expected to start. LAFC will need strong performances from the likes of Denis Bouanga and Timothy Tillman to break down the Tunisian defense. David Martínez could replace Ordaz.
Espérance de Tunis: The Tunisian champions also began their tournament with a 2-0 loss, falling to Flamengo. They struggled to create chances in their opener and will need a more attacking approach against LAFC. Coach Maher Kanzari is expected to field his strongest available lineup, though he might consider some tactical tweaks to improve their offensive output. Brazilian duo Rodrigo Rodrigues and Yan Sasse will be key for their attack, along with Algerian winger Youcef Belaïli. They reportedly have no new injury concerns.
Predicted Lineups
Los Angeles FC (4-2-3-1): Lloris; Palencia, Long, Segura, Hollingshead; Delgado, Jesus; Martínez, Tillman, Bouanga; Giroud.
Espérance de Tunis (4-3-3): Ben Saïd; Ben Ali, Tougai, Meriah, Ben Hamida; Guenichi, Ogbelu, Jbeli; Sasse, Rodrigues, Belaïli.
Match Facts
- This is a Group D match of the inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
- Los Angeles FC qualified as an MLS host nation representative.
- Espérance de Tunis qualified as the 2023/24 CAF Champions League winner.
- Group D also features Brazilian champions Flamengo and English side Chelsea.
- Both teams lost their opening matches with a 2-0 scoreline. This match is crucial for both sides to keep their hopes of advancing alive.
- Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee, is one of the host venues for the tournament.
Score Prediction
This is a do-or-die match for both teams, as another loss would likely eliminate them from the tournament. LAFC will have the home crowd support and will be keen to utilize their attacking talents, especially with Giroud leading the line. ES Tunis are a well-organized side but struggled offensively in their first match. While it might be a close contest, LAFC’s home advantage and desire to make a mark in the tournament should see them edge out a win. Prediction: Los Angeles FC 2-1 Espérance Sportive de Tunis.
Where to Watch
The match starts at 3:30 AM IST on Saturday, June 21st, 2025. Here’s where you can watch:
- In the United Kingdom: DAZN (and DAZN website/app). All 63 matches are free to view on DAZN globally (excluding Belarus, Cuba, China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria). Note: This game is *not* expected to be televised live on traditional TV channels in the UK.
- In the United States: DAZN (Free on DAZN app), Fox Sports 1 (FS1), Fox Deportes, FuboTV.
- In India: The match will be live-streamed on the **DAZN website** and the **FanCode app/website**. It is **not expected to be telecast on traditional TV channels** in India.
- Check your local listings for other broadcasters globally.
Free Ways to Watch
As mentioned, DAZN is broadcasting all 63 matches of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 **free to view globally** (with some territorial exceptions), requiring only an email address to register for a free account. Always ensure you are using legal and reliable sources for streaming.
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