
Orlando City have home advantage, but it is Monterrey the market makes its pick in a Leagues Cup opener that promises goals.
In one of the matchday’s quirks, the hosts sit as underdogs, and Both Teams to Score is pushed up to a chunky figure. Orlando open a three-game Phase One at the Inter&Co Stadium. Kick-off at Inter&Co Stadium is set for 8:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM CT / 6:30 PM MT / 5:30 PM PT on Wednesday, August 5.
Orlando City vs Monterrey: Best Bets & Predictions
A rare opener where the visitors are favoured and both defences look there to be got at.
Our approach: the market sides with Monterrey, and Both Teams to Score is the standout.
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How Leagues Cup Phase One works
Every club in the Leagues Cup plays three cross-league games, MLS against Liga MX. There are no draws: level after 90 minutes and the tie goes straight to a penalty shootout, with the winner banking two points and the loser one. The top four from each league table advance to the knockout rounds.
Orlando City vs Monterrey Predicted Lineups
Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.
Orlando City
4-4-2Monterrey
3-4-2-1Orlando City vs Monterrey prediction
Home advantage usually counts, but Monterrey’s quality has the market onside, and this shapes as a night for goals. Prediction: Monterrey to win, 2-1.
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