Get all the details for the Leagues Cup match between Cruz Azul and Chicago Fire, including lineup predictions, key stats, kickoff time, and how to watch.
Cruz Azul sit third in the Liga MX Leagues Cup table with six points from two matches, while Chicago Fire are third in the MLS Leagues Cup table with six points. Both teams have won twice, meaning a victory for either side would guarantee a place in the quarterfinals.
Neither team has put a foot wrong so far. Los Celestes opened with a 1-0 victory over Philadelphia Union before beating New York City FC 2-1, while Chicago followed a 2-0 win over Necaxa with a dramatic late 3-1 comeback against Santos Laguna.
The Fire scored three times in the final 18 minutes of that match, with Philip Zinckernagel, Robin Lod and Robert Lewandowski finding the net. A high-scoring match could be in the works in what should be a competitive quarterfinal shootout.
How to Watch Cruz Azul vs. Chicago Fire & Start Time
Chicago Fire will host Cruz Azul at SeatGeek Stadium in Chicago, Illinois on Thursday, August 13. The match will kickoff at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT).
Fans in the United States can watch every Leagues Cup match on Apple TV.
Cruz Azul vs. Chicago Fire Betting Odds
Cruz Azul | Chicago Fire | |
To Win | +175 | +175 |
To Tie | +210 | |
Cruz Azul Predicted Lineup vs. Chicago Fire
Coach: Joel Huiqui
Formation: 3-4-3
Predicted Lineup: PMier; Orozco, Piovi, Ditta; Campos, Lira, Rodriguez, Marquez; Palevecino, Paradela, Fernandez
Cruz Azul will be without right wing back Amaury Morales who is out with a knee injury.
Chicago Fire Predicted Lineup vs. Cruz Azul
Coach: Gregg Berhalter
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Lineup: Brady; Radojevic, Elliot, Waterman, Barroso; Lod, Pineda, Saletros; Bamba, Zinckernagel, Lewandowski
The Chicago Fire will be without two players for the match against Cruz Azul. South African defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi is out injured for a few more weeks, and Andre Franco (ACL) is still returning from injury.
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