{"id":31233,"date":"2026-08-12T06:04:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T10:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/match-preview-new-york-city-fc-vs-necaxa-08-13-26-leagues-cup\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T06:04:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T10:04:55","slug":"match-preview-new-york-city-fc-vs-necaxa-08-13-26-leagues-cup","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/leagues-cup\/match-preview-new-york-city-fc-vs-necaxa-08-13-26-leagues-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"NYCFC vs Necaxa: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"

Predicted lineups: NYCFC<\/a> are set up in a 4-3-3 and Necaxa<\/a> in a 5-3-2, with both probable XIs in full below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

In the US, the match streams on Apple TV via MLS Season Pass.<\/p>\n\n

Kalshi has NYCFC as a 64% favorite to beat visiting Necaxa in their final Phase One game at Sports Illustrated Stadium. This is the last of three group-stage ties for the MLS side in the tournament’s opening round, where draws go straight to a penalty shootout and only the top four from each league advance. Kickoff at Sports Illustrated Stadium is set for 7:30 PM ET \/ 6:30 PM CT \/ 4:30 PM PT on Thursday, August 13.<\/p>\n\n\n