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Columbus Crew vs Pumas UNAM: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Lineups

Columbus Crew vs Pumas UNAM predicted lineups Leagues Cup

Columbus Crew are a 63% favourite to close Phase One with a home win, but the real value sits in a goals-heavy night at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.

bet365 price Columbus Crew at 63% to beat Pumas UNAM in the final of three Phase One fixtures, a read that reflects home advantage and MLS familiarity with the no-draws format. The market also leans heavily towards goals, with both teams to score given a 58% chance and over 2.5 at 62%. 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 Tuesday, August 11.

Columbus Crew vs Pumas UNAM: Best Bets & Predictions

Back the goals rather than the tight result line — both sides carry attacking threat and the knockout stakes invite ambition.

Columbus Crew to WinTop pickHome advantage and Phase One experience give Columbus Crew the platform, and the market’s 63% confidence reflects that edge clearly.
63%win prob.Odds open soon @ bet365
Both Teams to Score: YesBoth sides carry attacking threat and the knockout format discourages sitting deep, making a two-way scoresheet the likelier path.
58%chanceOdds open soon @ bet365
Over 2.5 GoalsThe market’s 62% lean to over 2.5 reflects the attacking intent and open shape expected from a must-win Phase One closer.
62%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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Columbus Crew vs Pumas UNAM Predicted Lineups

Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.

Columbus Crew

4-4-2
P. Schulte
S. Zawadzki
R. Camacho
Steven Moreira
M. Farsi
H. Picard
Andre Gomes
D. Chambost
T. Habroune
D. Gazdag
J. Thiare

Pumas UNAM

4-2-3-1
K. Navas
A. Angulo
Ruben Duarte
Nathan Silva
R. Lopez
V. Arteaga
P. Vite
Juninho
S. Cordova
U. Antuna
R. Morales
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    Columbus Crew vs Pumas UNAM prediction

    Columbus Crew’s home advantage and familiarity with the format should deliver the win, but expect Pumas UNAM to test them on the break. Prediction: Columbus Crew to win, 3-1.

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