Cruz Azul vs. Vancouver Whitecaps: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

The final of the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup takes place at Estadio Olimpico Universitario in Mexico City on Sunday, when Cruz Azul take on the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Cruz Azul are just one win away from moving level with all-time CONCACAF Champions Cup winners America on seven titles, but they face a difficult task against a Vancouver outfit preparing for their first final in this competition.

The Mexican side have won six of their eight finals, last triumphing in 2014, and they will be hoping experience proves crucial in this situation.

Cruz Azul vs. Vancouver Whitecaps betting picks and predictions

Vancouver Whitecaps to lift the trophy (+200)

Cruz Azul are the -138 favorites to win this contest in 90 minutes and are -275 to lift the trophy, so the odds are firmly stacked in their favor, but this assignment won't be straightforward and it could turn out to be a disappointing night for them.

La Maquina head into this contest on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Club America, a result that ended a four-game winning streak and left them four points behind leaders Toluca in third.

That was a first defeat for Vicente Sanchez's side since February, testament to the fantastic form they were in, but that loss could have shaken the confidence slightly and Vancouver could take advantage.

The Whitecaps have built a five-point lead at the top of the MLS - a title they have never won - and they are on a 15-game unbeaten run heading into this assignment.

Jesper Sorensen's outfit have drawn four of their last five outings, but there is a feeling that the CONCACAF Champions Cup final has been in their sights for a few weeks now and they will be desperate to deliver the goods.

Vancouver dispatched Inter Miami 5-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals of this competition and they may just have enough to get over the line in Mexico City.

The play of backing them to lift the trophy looks like the safer play as it brings in the possibility of extra-time and penalties.

Brian White anytime goalscorer (+300)

If Vancouver are going to be successful then Brian White will have to put in a strong performance, just as he did in the semifinals with goals in both legs.

The 29-year-old USA international has five strikes in eight CONCACAF Champions Cup appearances, adding to the 10 goals he has notched in the MLS.

White will be right up for this challenge and he can continue what has been a fine scoring season so far.

Willer Ditta to be booked (+140)

These two teams haven't been afraid to stick their foot in over the course of the competition and they occupy the top two positions when it comes to yellow cards, with Vancouver receiving 17 compared to the 16 of Cruz Azul.

It wouldn't be a surprise to see the cards dished out in the final and one player that could find himself in trouble is Azul defender Willer Ditta, who has picked up one caution in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

That yellow is one of 12 the 28-year-old Colombia international has been shown in all competitions this season, and he may fall foul of the officials once again.

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Cruz Azul vs. Vancouver Whitecaps odds

Cruz Azul	-138
Draw	+250
Vancouver Whitecaps	+375

Cruz Azul vs. Vancouver Whitecaps player props

Anytime Goalscorer

Carlos Rotondi (Cruz Azul)	+175
Angel Sepulveda (Cruz Azul)	+200
Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)	+250
Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps)	+300
Ryan Gauld (Vancouver Whitecaps)	+375
Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps)	+450

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