Leagues Cup: FC Cincinnati vs. Guadalajara Picks — Must-Win Clash for Both Teams on MD3 (Aug 7)

The pressure will be on both FC Cincinnati and Guadalajara on matchday three in the Leagues Cup on Thursday, as only a victory for either will keep their hopes of progression alive.

Guadalajara are yet to win in their two Leagues Cup outings this summer, but, they did record a penalty shootout success in their latest outing against Charlotte. That was a fine response after a regulation time defeat against the NY Red Bulls on MD1.

FC Cincinnati landed an excellent 3-2 win against Monterrey in their opening fixture, but they failed to build on that success in their previous outing after losing against Juarez on penalties.

FC Cincinnati vs. Guadalajara Overview

Odds

FC Cincinnati vs. Guadalajara Head-to-Head Record

FC Cincinnati boasts a 100% record against Guadalajara after two previous meetings between the clubs. The latest clash came in the 2023 Leagues Cup, with the MLS side registering an excellent 3-1 success.

FC Cincinnati Team News

The MLS team will have no fresh injury concerns ahead of this clash. A largely unchanged eleven could take to the field on Thursday evening.

Possible Lineup

R. Celentano (GK); T. Hadebe, G. Flores, M. Miazga, D. Yedlin, G. Valenzuela, B. Anunga, L. Engel, L. Orellano, Evander, K. Kamara

Guadalajara Team News

Guadalajara also have no injury concerns ahead of this clash. Therefore, changes from their shootout win against Charlotte are unlikely.

Possible Lineup

R. Rangel (GK); J. Castillo, G. Sepulveda, D. Aguirre, R. Ledezma, L. Romo, D. del Campo, B. Gonzalez, R. Alvarado, E. Alvarez, A. Pulido

FC Cincinnati vs. Guadalajara Picks

This should be an entertaining clash between two talented sides. However, FC Cincinnati look like a strong chance based on their attacking performances so far in the Leagues Cup this summer.

However, whether a victory will be enough to secure their progression remains to be seen.