
Toluca arrive as narrow favourites in a knockout tie where the market sees goals on both sides but a tight finish.
The Mexican outfit are priced at 50% to advance past Austin FC in this winner-takes-all quarterfinal at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. The Texans sit at 23%, with a 27% chance the tie is level after 90 minutes and settles on penalties. It’s single-elimination stakes: the victor books a semifinal berth, the loser goes home. 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 Wednesday, August 26.
Toluca vs Austin FC: Best Bets & Predictions
Back the favourite and both nets, but expect a cagey scoreline in knockout football.
Our approach: lean to the favourite and goals on both ends, but stay under the total in a knockout tie where neither side will overcommit.
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How the Leagues Cup knockouts work
The Leagues Cup knockout rounds are single elimination, MLS against Liga MX. There are no draws: level after 90 minutes and the tie goes straight to a penalty shootout. The winner advances to the Semifinals; the loser is eliminated.
Toluca vs Austin FC Predicted Lineups
Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.
Toluca
4-2-3-1Austin FC
3-4-3Toluca vs Austin FC prediction
Toluca’s class should tell on a neutral stage, but Austin will make them work for it in a tie that stays tight until the final whistle. Prediction: Toluca to win, 2-1.
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