Leagues Cup: Cruz Azul vs. Seattle Sounders Picks — MLS Side to Maintain Unbeaten Sequence? (Jul 31)

A high-scoring encounter should be expected when Cruz Azul take on the Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup on Thursday.

The Sounders have avoided defeat in their last six matches since the end of the FIFA Club World Cup, but an average of five goals per game have been scored across their last three in the MLS.

Cruz Azul have also been one of the most exciting teams to watch in Liga MX this season, with their last two games seeing an average of over five goals scored in each fixture.

Cruz Azul vs. Seattle Sounders Overview

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Cruz Azul vs. Seattle Sounders Head-to-Head Record

This will be the third meeting between Cruz Azul and the Seattle Sounders this calendar year. Cruz Azul recorded a 4-1 victory in the latest encounter in March, while the most recent fixture between the sides at Lumen Field ended in a 0-0 draw.

Cruz Azul Team News

Nicolas Larcamon will be without the injured Andres Montano this week, as the midfielder has been ruled out for a couple of weeks due to a knee injury.

Possible Lineup

K. Mier (GK); W. Ditta, E. Lira, G. Piovi, J. Sanchez, L. Faravelli, L. Romero, C. Rotondi, J. Paradela, C. Rodriguez, A. Sepulveda

Seattle Sounders Team News

First-choice goalkeeper Stefan Frei remains absent due to injury for the Sounders. Meanwhile, Paul Arriola and Joao Paulo are no nearer making their returns.

Possible Lineup

A. Thomas (GK); R. Baker-Whitling, J. Ragen, Y. Gomez, A. Roldan, C. Roldan, O. Vargas, P. de la Vega, A. Rusnak, J. Ferreira, D. Musovski

Cruz Azul vs. Seattle Sounders Picks

The Sounders have been in excellent form since the conclusion of the Club World Cup, but their weak defensive record does raise concerns.

Cruz Azul have already enjoyed a dominant record against MLS teams this calendar year, and they could maintain that hot-streak with a success against the Sounders on Thursday.