Club Leon arrive at Inter.co Stadium as marginal favourites despite Orlando City’s home advantage, with a two-in-five chance this one lands in a penalty shootout.
The market prices Club Leon at 36% to take all three points in regulation, narrowly ahead of Orlando’s 24%, leaving a 40% probability that ninety minutes settles nothing and the shootout decides it. This is Orlando’s second fixture in a Phase One group where every MLS side plays three games against Liga MX opposition, and only the top four from each league advance to the knockout rounds. Kick-off at Inter.co Stadium is set for 6:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM CT / 4:30 PM MT / 3:30 PM PT on Saturday, August 8.
Orlando City vs Club Leon: Best Bets & Predictions
Back the away side to edge it before the lottery of penalties.
Our approach: take the Liga MX quality at a modest price rather than gamble on the coin-flip.
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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.
Orlando City vs Club Leon Predicted Lineups
Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.
Orlando City
4-4-2Club Leon
4-1-4-1Orlando City vs Club Leon prediction
Orlando will make it difficult at home, but Leon’s quality should tell over ninety minutes in a format that punishes caution. Prediction: Club Leon to win, 2-1.
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