Leagues Cup: Montreal vs. Puebla Picks — Cagey Encounter Expected on MD3? (Aug 5)

The final round of matches in the league phase of the 2025 Leagues Cup will see Montreal and Puebla both chasing wins that could secure their progression through to the next round.

Montreal currently sit 14^th in the standings, as they have failed to win in their two matches in the opening round. However, a victory in regulation time could put the pressure on the sides sitting above them.

Puebla have won one of their two matches in the opening round of the Leagues Cup, but they are still two points adrift of the top four spots. A victory, coupled with results in their favor, will secure their place in the next round.

Montreal vs. Puebla Overview

Odds

Montreal vs. Puebla Head-to-Head Record

Montreal Team News

Fernando Alvarez will be suspended for this must-win clash on Tuesday after being sent off in the defeat against Toluca on Saturday.

Possible Lineup

J. Sirois (GK); A. Guboglo, B. Craig, E. Morales, D. Bugaj, V. Loturi, S. Piette, J. Waterman, C. Clark, P. Owusu, H. Synchuk

Puebla Team News

Mexico’s Puebla have no injury concerns ahead of this MD3 clash in Montreal. Iker Moreno and Fernando Ochoa could both be recalled.

Possible Lineup

J. Rodriguez (GK); N. Diaz, I. Moreno, J. Fedorco, O. Gonzalez, A. Organista, L. Rey, M. Perez, F. Ochoa, A. Gamarra, E. Lozano

Montreal vs. Puebla Picks

It’s unlikely that either of these sides will get the fortunate results that they require to progress through to the knockout stage.

Therefore, there could be little riding on the eventual outcome. Due to this, we could see the teams playing out a low-scoring draw in Montreal on Tuesday evening.