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Cruz Azul vs Chicago Fire: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Lineups

Cruz Azul vs Chicago Fire predicted lineups Leagues Cup

Cruz Azul enter their final Phase One fixture as narrow favourites, but the real value sits in a goals market that expects both sides to find the net.

Cruz Azul are priced at 37% to take all three points at SeatGeek Stadium, a modest edge that reflects the tournament’s no-draws format and the unpredictability of cross-league knockout football. The listing has Cruz Azul first, but the venue setting is Chicago’s, with the Fire looking to spring an upset against the Liga MX side. Kick-off at SeatGeek Stadium is set for 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM MT / 6:00 PM PT on Thursday, August 13.

Cruz Azul vs Chicago Fire: Best Bets & Predictions

Back the goals rather than splitting hairs on a near coin-flip result.

Cruz Azul to WinTop pickCruz Azul’s quality and the pressure of a final Phase One fixture tip the scales just enough in their favour, despite the Chicago setting.
37%win prob.Odds open soon @ bet365
Both Teams to Score: YesBoth teams have shown attacking intent in Phase One, and the knockout stakes encourage end-to-end football that favours goals at both ends.
62%chanceOdds open soon @ bet365
Over 2.5 GoalsThe no-draws format pushes both sides forward, and a 54% read on three or more goals reflects the open, attacking nature of these cross-league ties.
54%chanceOdds open soon @ bet365

Our approach: lean to the goals rather than the coin-flip result

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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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Cruz Azul vs Chicago Fire Predicted Lineups

Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.

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

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
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    Cruz Azul vs Chicago Fire prediction

    Cruz Azul should edge this despite the Chicago setting, but expect goals from both sides in a game that could easily go the distance. Prediction: Cruz Azul to win, 2-1.

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