The away side is favoured here despite playing on the road, and the market has it right.
bet365 prices Pachuca at 52% to claim all three points at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, making the Mexican visitors favourites despite Columbus Crew’s home advantage. That’s a notable shift from the usual MLS-at-home edge, reflecting Liga MX’s reputation in these cross-border clashes. This is Columbus Crew’s second of three Phase One fixtures as the competition’s group stage unfolds. Kick-off at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field is set for 7:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CT / 5:30 PM MT / 4:30 PM PT on Friday, August 7.
Columbus Crew vs Pachuca: Best Bets & Predictions
The Mexican side offers the clearest value in a format that rewards the stronger side.
Our approach: back the favourites in a shootout-equipped format that punishes hesitation.
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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.
Columbus Crew vs Pachuca Predicted Lineups
Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.
Columbus Crew
4-4-2Pachuca
4-2-3-1Columbus Crew vs Pachuca prediction
The market has this right: Pachuca’s continental pedigree and the shootout safety net tilt the scales away from the home side. Prediction: Pachuca to win, 2-1.
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