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Philadelphia Union vs Santos Laguna: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Lineups

Philadelphia Union vs Santos Laguna predicted lineups Leagues Cup

Philadelphia Union are heavy favourites to beat Santos Laguna in their final Phase One fixture, but goals look the sharper bet.

The market prices Philadelphia Union at 67% to win at home as they close out their third and final Phase One fixture, with Santos Laguna arriving at Subaru Park as clear outsiders. The no-draws format means any stalemate after ninety minutes heads straight to a penalty shootout, with the winner claiming two points and the loser one. That structure, combined with final-game stakes, makes the goals markets the more confident angle. Kick-off at Subaru Park is set for 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM MT / 4:00 PM PT on Thursday, August 13.

Philadelphia Union vs Santos Laguna: Best Bets & Predictions

Goals look the safer play in a shootout format that encourages end-to-end football.

Philadelphia Union to WinTop pickHome advantage at Subaru Park and strong market support make Philadelphia Union the rightful favourites.
67%win prob.Odds open soon @ bet365
Both Teams to Score: YesThe shootout format encourages attacking play and both sides have incentive to push forward in this decisive fixture.
57%chanceOdds open soon @ bet365
Over 2.5 GoalsThe no-draws knockout structure forces end-to-end football, making goals the most confident selection.
66%chanceOdds open soon @ bet365

Our approach: lean to the goals rather than banking on a routine home 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.

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Philadelphia Union vs Santos Laguna 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

Santos Laguna

4-2-3-1
C. Acevedo
E. Echeverria
F. Sanchez
F. Pardo
M. Cuevas
S. Mariscal
A. Lopez
R. Sordo
Fran Villalba
E. Bullaude
E. Aguirre
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    Philadelphia Union vs Santos Laguna prediction

    Philadelphia Union should have enough quality at Subaru Park to edge their visitors, but the shootout format makes goals the sharper play. Prediction: Philadelphia Union to win, 3-1.

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