Subaru Park is a fortress the Union rarely surrender, yet it is Cruz Azul who arrive as the market’s pick for a Leagues Cup opener with goals written all over it.
In another of the matchday’s quirks, the hosts are the underdogs: Philadelphia sit at 34% to Cruz Azul’s 41%, with Both Teams to Score up at 64%. The Union open their three-game Phase One at home. Kickoff at Subaru Park is set for 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT / 6:00 PM PT on Thursday, August 6.
Philadelphia Union vs Cruz Azul: Best Bets & Predictions
A rare night where the visitors are favored, and where both sides fancy to score at Subaru Park.
Our approach: the market sides with Cruz Azul, and Both Teams to Score is the standout.
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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. If the score is level after 90 minutes, the game goes straight to a penalty shootout, and the winner banks two points while the loser takes one. The top four MLS teams and the top four Liga MX teams then advance to the knockout rounds.
Philadelphia Union vs Cruz Azul Predicted Lineups
Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.
Philadelphia Union
4-4-2Cruz Azul
5-3-2Philadelphia Union vs Cruz Azul prediction
The Union will make Subaru Park uncomfortable, but Cruz Azul’s quality has the market on their side, and this looks like a game of goals. Prediction: Cruz Azul to win, 2-1.
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