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Leagues Cup · Friday, 14 Aug 2026
Cruz Azul
Home
1-2
Full time
SeatGeek Stadium
Chicago Fire
Away
Our Prediction confidence
Recommended tip
Home Win @ 1.34
Predicted score
2 - 0
Goal expectancy (xG)
2.38 - 0.83
Win probability
Home
70%
Draw
14%
Away
15%
Predictions by market
Match Result (1X2)
1
70% 1.34
Double Chance
Home/Draw
84% 1.12
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
86% 1.09
Both Teams To Score
BTTS
77% 1.22
Over 1.5 Goals
No tip for this market.
Goals & trends
86%
Over 2.5
77%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
3.21
Avg goals
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Recent form: last 5 games
Cru Cruz Azul
W W L W W
4-0-1
W-D-L
10:7
Goals
2.4
PPG
W W W
3-0-0
W-D-L
7:2
Goals
3
PPG
Head-to-head
0
Cruz Azul wins
0
Draws
0
Chicago Fire wins
No previous meetings between these teams on record.
Why this prediction
80% Recent form 95%
66% Attack 77%
53% Defence 77%
50% Head-to-head 50%
70% Win probability 15%
Match Preview & Analysis

Cruz Azul face Chicago Fire in Leagues Cup. Cruz Azul have won 4, drawn 0 and lost 1 of their last 5 games, scoring 10 and conceding 7 (2.4 points per game). Chicago Fire have won 3, drawn 0 and lost 0 of their last 3 games, scoring 7 and conceding 2 (3 points per game).

There are no previous meetings between these sides in our records. Our model puts Over 2.5 Goals at 86% and Both Teams to Score at 77%.

With a 70% probability backing Cruz Azul, home advantage and superior chance creation make Cruz Azul to Win (1) the primary recommendation. Our algorithm forecasts a most likely final scoreline of 2-0, offering disciplined value for match winner and goals accumulator slips.

Frequently Asked Questions Google FAQ Schema
Our data-driven prediction model calculates a 70% win probability for Cruz Azul, a 14% chance of a draw, and a 15% probability for Chicago Fire. Our top recommended betting pick is Cruz Azul Win (1).
The most statistically probable scoreline prediction is 2 - 0, with an expected total goal expectancy (xG) of 3.21 goals across both sides.
Yes. Both Teams To Score (BTTS / GG) is favored with a 77% likelihood based on recent scoring form and defensive concession rates.
The match takes place on Friday, 14 Aug 2026 at 01:00 (East Africa Time) at SeatGeek Stadium as part of the Leagues Cup.
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