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    Cruz Azul vs NYCFC: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Lineups

    Cruz Azul vs NYCFC predicted lineups Leagues Cup

    Predicted lineups: Cruz Azul are set up in a 5-3-2 and NYCFC in a 4-3-3, with both probable XIs in full below.

    In the US, the match streams on Apple TV via MLS Season Pass.

    Kalshi prices Cruz Azul at 42%, barely ahead of NYCFC at 32%, with the draw-to-penalties scenario at 27%. The tight spread reflects two well-matched sides, but the hosts carry the edge of playing at Sports Illustrated Stadium. This is Cruz Azul’s second of three Phase One games in the new format. Kickoff at Sports Illustrated Stadium is set for 7:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CT / 4:30 PM PT on Sunday, August 9.

    Club profiles: Cruz Azul fixtures, form & stats · New York City fixtures, form & stats

    Cruz Azul vs NYCFC: Best Bets & Predictions

    Home advantage and the goals markets offer tighter value than the near-coin-flip result alone suggests.

    Where are you following from? Odds & offers below update to match.
    Cruz Azul to WinTop pickCruz Azul’s home venue and the penalty-shootout safety net make them the sharper side of a near-even proposition.
    42%win prob.Opening soon @ bet365
    Both Teams to Score: YesThe no-draw format pushes both sides forward late, and the market prices genuine attacking intent from both.
    57%chanceOpening soon @ bet365
    Over 2.5 GoalsPhase One’s higher tempo with no replay cushion and both squads’ attacking quality makes the over the value call.
    54%chanceOpening soon @ bet365

    Our approach: lean on home edge and the goals where the format forces tempo

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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.

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    Cruz Azul vs NYCFC Predicted Lineups

    Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.

    Cruz Azul

    5-3-2
    A. Gudino
    O. Campos
    J. Orozco
    W. Ditta
    G. Piovi
    J. Marquez
    A. Montano
    A. Palavecino
    L. Romero
    C. Ebere
    N. Ibanez

    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
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      Cruz Azul vs NYCFC prediction

      The market sees this as nearly even, but home advantage and the shootout format give Cruz Azul the narrow edge. Prediction: Cruz Azul to win, 2-1.

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