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Atlanta United - Cruz Azul
Leagues Cup - Mercedes-Benz Stadium
*These betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Essential Cruz Azul vs Atlanta United Predictions and Picks
After losing 1-2 to hosts Inter Miami, Cruz Azul will now have to prove everyone wrong with a victory over in-form Atlanta United. The game is scheduled to be held at DRV PNK Stadium on the 30th of July, and while it is indeed a difficult one to predict, we believe that we are on to something with these Cruz Azul vs Atlanta United betting tips.
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Over 2.5 Goals
- With 42 goals scored in 24 Major League Soccer games, Atlanta United have the best attacking record in the league.
- Five of Atlanta’s previous seven outings ended in over 2.5 goals.
- Atlanta United’s last MLS game versus Orlando City not only saw three goals, but also 27 shots at target!
BTTS
- Cruz Azul’s opening Leagues Cup game versus Inter Miami had goals galore.
- 70.0% of Atlanta United’s last 10 matches had goals galore.
- Five of Cruz Azul’s last seven games in all tournaments ended in BTTS, including the 3-3 friendly versus Atlanta on the 8th of February.
Cruz Azul vs Atlanta United Odds and Stats
With the help of our Cruz Azul vs Atlanta United head-to-head statistics, you should see the wisdom behind Football Whispers’ Cruz Azul vs Atlanta United predictions.
Last Five - Atlanta United
24/11/24
USA MLS Play-Offs USA
Orlando City SC
Atlanta United
1
0
L
10/11/24
USA MLS Play-Offs USA
Inter Miami CF
Atlanta United
2
3
W
02/11/24
USA MLS Play-Offs USA
Inter Miami CF
Atlanta United
1
2
W
26/10/24
USA MLS Play-Offs USA
Inter Miami CF
Atlanta United
2
1
L
22/10/24
USA MLS Play-Offs USA
CF Montreal
Atlanta United
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W
Cruz Azul odds: +240 – 24.0%
Draw odds: +210 – 29.0%
Atlanta United odds: +115 – 47.0%
With an implied probability of 54.95%, a BTTS bet priced at -122 might just be the safest one you could make this week. Atlanta United have the home-field advantage, and it makes coach Pineda’s boys the expected winners with a win probability of 47.0%. Meanwhile, Cruz Azul’s shot at much-needed three points is priced at 24.0%.
Cruz Azul vs Atlanta United Lineups & Team News
Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul’s manager has every right to be upset with his players’ conduct versus Inter Miami. The opening Leagues Cup game for Cruz Azul ended in the worst possible way – with a 1-2 defeat at the last possible moment. Lionel Messi’s phenomenal free-kick proved decisive as Cruz Azul were deprived of points, proving our Cruz Azul vs Atlanta United predictions have merit.
Predicted lineup – Gudino (GK), Huescas, Guerrero, Salcedo, Rivero, Duenas, Rodriguez, Antuna, Moises, Rotondi & Abonia
Atlanta United
Without goalscorer-in-chief Giakoumakis among the starters for coach Gonzalo Pineda last week, Atlanta United lacked attacking punch and deservedly lost the Orlando City head-to-head. The 1-2 defeat was, however, an undeserved one, as the home side at Mercedes-Benz Stadium controlled the game with 60.0% possession and almost twice as many shots.
Predicted lineup – Guzan (GK), Hernandez, Sanchez, Abram, Wiley, Sejdic, Sosa, Lennon, Chol, Almada & Berry
Player to Watch: Thiago Almada
Maestro Almada should be on everyone’s radar in Leagues Cup’s matchday three. It’s all or nothing for both sides, which means the backlines will be susceptible to errors. And that’s where Thiago Almada shines!
Our Cruz Azul vs Atlanta United predictions rely heavily on the Argentine’s display over Cruz Azul, but we have no fears ahead of the game. Thiago already proved countless times this season that he has the required potential to be a difference-maker for coach Pineda. Thiago Almada has eight goals and nine assists to his name in the 2023 Major League Soccer campaign.
Starting Lineups
Atlanta United
Cruz Azul
*Starting lineups are usually announced 1hr before the kick-off
