Leagues Cup: Club America vs. Portland Picks — In-Form Timbers to Maintain 100% Record? (Aug 6)

The final round of matches in the Leagues Cup will feature a fascinating clash between Club America and Portland Timbers. The MLS side can secure progression with a win on MD3.

Portland have been in excellent form throughout the competition, having won each of their opening two matches. The Timbers are also the only team in the tournament that are yet to concede a goal in the Leagues Cup.

Club America will require favors from elsewhere if they are to progress through to the knockout round. The Mexican side sits tenth in the standings after failing to win either of their two matches in regulation time.

Club America vs. Portland Overview

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Club America vs. Portland Head-to-Head Record

This will be a first meeting between Club America and Portland since May 2021. On that occasion, the Mexican side recorded a 3-1 home success. Portland are winless in their last two against their Liga MX opponents.

Club America Team News

Club America have no injury concerns for this clash in Austin on Wednesday. However, Igor Lichnovsky is suspended after being sent off against Minnesota over the weekend.

Possible Lineup

L. Malagon (GK); C. Borja, I. Reyes, S. Caceres, K. Alvarez, J. dos Santos, A. Fidalgo, B. Hernandez, A. Zendejas, H. Martin, R. Zuniga

Portland Team News

Antony and Jonathan Rodriguez have both been ruled out for this clash due to respective hamstring and hip injuries.

Possible Lineup

J. Pantemis (GK); K. Miller, D. Zuparic, Z. McGraw, E. Miller, D. Ayala, C. Paredes, I. Smith, O. Mosso, A. Lassiter, K. Kelsy

Club America vs. Portland Picks

Club America are incredibly short in the betting for this MD3 clash in the Leagues Cup on Wednesday.

However, Portland could provide the value in the betting following their excellent run of form in the competition this summer. Their defensive strength could get them over the line to maintain their 100% record.