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Austin FC vs Club Tijuana: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Lineups

Austin FC vs Club Tijuana predicted lineups Leagues Cup

Q2 Stadium has grown into one of MLS’s tougher away trips, and Austin will need it against a Tijuana side the market barely separates them from.

This is one of the tighter openers on the card, with the shootout a genuine possibility. Austin begin a three-game Phase One at home. Kick-off at Q2 Stadium is set for 10:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM MT / 7:00 PM PT on Thursday, August 6.

Austin FC vs Club Tijuana: Best Bets & Predictions

An all-but-even matchup where the goals markets read more clearly than the result.

Austin FC to WinTop pickAustin’s home edge is marginal against a well-drilled Tijuana.
Both Teams to Score: YesBoth carry a threat, and the shootout point discourages caution.
Over 2.5 GoalsGoals are the modest read in a competitive tie.

Our approach: favour Both Teams to Score in a game too close to call in regulation.

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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.

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Austin FC vs Club Tijuana Predicted Lineups

Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.

Austin FC

3-4-3
B. Stuver
Guilherme Biro
B. Hines-Ike
M. Dordevic
J. Gallagher
O. Wolff
B. Sabovic
J. Rosales
M. Uzuni
B. Vazquez
F. Torres

Club Tijuana

4-1-4-1
A. Rodriguez
P. Ortiz
A. Gomez
J. Porozo
R. Fernandez
I. Tona
A. Preciado
G. Mora
F. Boya
R. Arciga
D. Abreu
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    Austin FC vs Club Tijuana prediction

    There is little in it and a shootout would not surprise, but home advantage shades the pick to Austin. Prediction: Austin FC to win, 2-1.

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