Philadelphia Union vs Cruz Azul Prediction and Betting Tips | August 4th 2024

Philadelphia Union will face Cruz Azul at Subaru Park on Sunday in another round of the 2024 Leagues Cup campaign. The home side are enjoying a good run of form at the moment and have begun their Leagues Cup campaign on a positive note, beating Charlotte 1-0 last time out with Israel international Tai Baribo netting the sole goal of the game in the first half.

The hosts now sit atop their group with three points from an obtainable three and have secured a place in the knockout stages of the competition with only a point needed this weekend to guarantee top spot.

Cruz Azul, meanwhile, were held to a goalless draw against Charlotte in their group opener on Thursday before going on to lose the penalty shootout 4-2 with Carlos Rodriguez and Luis Romo failing to convert their efforts.

The visitors now sit rock-bottom in Group East 4 with one point but will secure a spot in the knockout stages should they avoid defeat on Sunday.

Philadelphia Union vs Cruz Azul Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Sunday's game will mark the first-ever meeting between Philadelphia and Cruz Azul.
The hosts' last meeting against Mexican opposition came back in March when they faced Pachuca in the last 16 of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, losing the two-legged clash 6-0 on aggregate.
The visitors have won just one of their last five competitive meetings against MLS sides.
Philadelphia have picked up 13 points on home turf in Major League Soccer this season. Only San Jose Earthquakes (10) have managed fewer.
La Maquina have conceded just once from open play in their last seven games across all competitions.

Philadelphia Union vs Cruz Azul Prediction

Philadelphia Union are on a run of three consecutive victories after going winless in their 10 games prior. They are undefeated in their last four home games and will be looking to extend that streak come Sunday.

Cruz Azul's latest result ended a four-game unbeaten streak in competitive action and they will be looking to bounce back here. They have been largely solid on the road in recent weeks and could see their weekend clash head to penalties.

Prediction: Philadelphia Union 1-1 Cruz Azul

Philadelphia Union vs Cruz Azul Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: Draw

Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Under 2.5 goals (Five of the visitors' last seven matches have produced fewer than 2.5 goals)

Tip 3 - Philadelphia to score first: YES (The Union have scored the first goal in four of their last five matchups)