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    Philadelphia Union vs Cruz Azul: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Lineups

    Philadelphia Union vs Cruz Azul predicted lineups Leagues Cup

    Subaru Park is a fortress the Union seldom give up, yet it is Cruz Azul the market makes its pick in an opener with goals written across it.

    In another quirk of the card, the hosts are the underdogs, with Both Teams to Score pushed up high. The Union open a three-game Phase One at home. Kick-off at Subaru Park is set for 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM MT / 6:00 PM PT on Thursday, August 6.

    Philadelphia Union vs Cruz Azul: Best Bets & Predictions

    A rare night where the visitors are favoured and both look likely to score at Subaru Park.

    Cruz Azul to WinTop pickCruz Azul are favoured despite the trip, the market rating their quality over the Union’s home edge.
    41%win prob.Odds open soon @ bet365
    Both Teams to Score: YesBoth defences look gettable, and the shootout format keeps it stretched.
    64%chanceOdds open soon @ bet365
    Over 2.5 GoalsGoals are well backed with two front-foot sides.
    61%chanceOdds open soon @ bet365

    Our approach: the market sides with Cruz Azul, 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.

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    Philadelphia Union vs Cruz Azul Predicted Lineups

    Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.

    Philadelphia Union

    4-4-2
    A. Blake
    K. Wagner
    N. Harriel
    Neil Pierre
    F. Westfield
    I. Vassilev
    J. Lukic
    D. Jean Jacques
    C. Sullivan
    M. Iloski
    B. Damiani

    Cruz Azul

    5-3-2
    A. Gudino
    O. Campos
    J. Orozco
    W. Ditta
    G. Piovi
    J. Marquez
    A. Montano
    A. Palavecino
    L. Romero
    C. Ebere
    N. Ibanez
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      Philadelphia Union vs Cruz Azul prediction

      The Union will make Subaru Park uncomfortable, but Cruz Azul’s quality has the market onside, and this looks a game of goals. Prediction: Cruz Azul to win, 2-1.

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