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NYCFC vs Santos Laguna: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Lineups

NYCFC vs Santos Laguna predicted lineups Leagues Cup

New York City open as firm favourites, with Santos Laguna handed a stern trip against a side the market clearly rates.

NYCFC hold a strong edge with Over 2.5 pushed up, the game staged at the Sports Illustrated Stadium. It is the first of three Phase One outings for the Boys in Blue. Kick-off at Sports Illustrated Stadium is set for 8:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM CT / 6:30 PM MT / 5:30 PM PT on Thursday, August 6.

NYCFC vs Santos Laguna: Best Bets & Predictions

NYCFC are backed with conviction, and the goals should tilt their way.

NYCFC to WinTop pickNew York City’s quality makes them a deserved favourite.
Both Teams to Score: YesBoth can score, though Santos face a hard night on the road.
Over 2.5 GoalsA healthy goals read with NYCFC expected to press.

Our approach: anchor on the NYCFC win, with Over 2.5 in support.

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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.

Team News Predicted

NYCFC vs Santos Laguna Predicted Lineups

Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.

NYCFC

4-3-3
M. Freese
N. Cavallo
J. Sands
Thiago Martins
T. Gray
A. Perea
J. Shore
N. Fernandez
B. Traore
Talles Magno
A. Ojeda

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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    NYCFC vs Santos Laguna prediction

    Santos will make it awkward in patches, but New York City have the class to control it and pull clear. Prediction: NYCFC to win, 3-1.

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