Leagues Cup: Orlando vs. Necaxa Picks — Cagey Encounter Expected for MD3? (Aug 6)

The race for a spot in the knockout stage in the 2025 Leagues Cup concludes on Wednesday, and two sides that still have ambitions of making it through to the next round collide on matchday three.

Necaxa have performed excellently to this point, winning one of their two matches. However, they come into this crucial final encounter having suffered a penalty shootout defeat against Inter Miami in the previous round.

Orlando ignited their hopes of a place in the next round of the competition following an excellent 3-1 win over Atlas. Ivan Angulo and Martin Ojeda both scored efforts in the dominant home win.

Orlando vs. Necaxa Overview

Odds

Orlando vs. Necaxa Head-to-Head Record

Orlando Team News

The home side will only have one injury concern for this important MD3 clash. Yutaro Tsukada will be absent due to a knee issue.

Possible Lineup

P. Gallese (GK); D. Brekalo, R. Schlegel, R. Jansson, D. Porhallsson, N. Rodriguez, C. Araujo, K. Smith, I. Angulo, R. Enrique, M. Ojeda

Necaxa Team News

Liga MX’s Necaxa will have no fresh injury concerns this week. However, Cristian Calderon will be unavailable after being sent off against Inter Miami.

Possible Lineup

E. Unsain (GK); E. Martinez, A. Pena, T. Jacob, D. De Buen, K. Rosero, R. Sanchez, A. Palavecino, J. Rodriguez, D. Cambindo, T. Baldaloni

Orlando vs. Necaxa Picks

There is little to separate Orlando and Necaxa based on their performances in the Leagues Cup to this point.

But, a chance could be taken on the Mexican side, as they have already shown their dynamic attacking qualities against high quality MLS opposition.