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    Chicago Fire vs Necaxa: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Lineups

    Chicago Fire vs Necaxa predicted lineups Leagues Cup

    Chicago Fire open at home as favourites against Liga MX’s Necaxa.

    The Fire hold a clear edge with both goals lines around the sixty mark. It is Chicago’s first of three Phase One games. Kick-off at SeatGeek Stadium is set for 9:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM CT / 7:30 PM MT / 6:30 PM PT on Thursday, August 6.

    Chicago Fire vs Necaxa: Best Bets & Predictions

    Chicago are favoured, and the goals markets look the better value.

    Chicago Fire to WinTop pickChicago hold a clear if not commanding home edge.
    55%win prob.Odds open soon @ bet365
    Both Teams to Score: YesBoth score regularly and neither can settle for a draw.
    61%chanceOdds open soon @ bet365
    Over 2.5 GoalsTwo open sides point the game towards goals.
    60%chanceOdds open soon @ bet365

    Our approach: favour Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 with the Chicago win.

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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.

    Team News Predicted

    Chicago Fire vs Necaxa Predicted Lineups

    Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.

    Chicago Fire

    4-4-2
    C. Brady
    A. Gutman
    J. Elliott
    J. Waterman
    Leonardo Barroso
    J. Bamba
    A. Saletros
    T. D'Avilla
    P. Zinckernagel
    R. Lod
    R. Lewandowski

    Necaxa

    5-3-2
    L. Jimenez
    C. Vargas
    A. Oliveros
    A. Pena
    R. Martinez
    E. Rodriguez
    J. Ruiz
    D. Leyva
    L. Faravelli
    J. Carranza
    J. Torres
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      Chicago Fire vs Necaxa prediction

      Chicago should edge it at home, though Necaxa will carry a threat. Prediction: Chicago Fire to win, 2-1.

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