Leagues Cup: Toluca vs. Columbus Crew Picks — Mexican Side to Dominate on MD1? (Jul 29)

The 2025 edition of the Leagues Cup gets underway on July 29, and there will be pressure on one of Mexico’s best teams to set the tone for the tournament.

Toluca have been no strangers to success over the last 12 months, and their hot-streak continued with an excellent recent win in the Campeon de Campeones final. However, they will need to respond following a recent setback on Tuesday.

The Columbus Crew saw their excellent recent form end in their latest MLS clash, as they were easily beaten at home by Orlando City. Both sides have a point to prove, but which team will come out on top?

Toluca vs. Columbus Crew Overview

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Toluca vs. Columbus Crew Head-to-Head Record

Columbus and Toluca will be colliding for just the third time since the start of 2010. Each of the last two meetings have come in friendlies, with Toluca recording a 3-2 victory in the latest clash back in March 2018.

Toluca Team News

Antonio Mohamed has no injury concerns ahead of this opening clash of the Leagues Cup on Tuesday. Alexis Vega could be recalled after sitting out the recent defeat against Tigres UANL.

Possible Lineup

H. Gonzalez (GK); S. Cordova, F. Pereira, E. Villar, M. Isais, Helinho, H. Herrera, F. Romero, N. Castro, Paulinho, A. Vega

Columbus Crew Team News

Nicholas Hagen and Rudy Camacho are both unavailable for the Crew on Tuesday. But, Diego Rossi will be fit enough to lead the line.

Possible Lineup

P. Schulte (GK); S. Moreira, S. Zawadzki, Y. Cheberko, M. Arfsten, I. Aliyu, D. Chambost, D. Nagbe, D. Gazdag, D. Rossi, J. Russell-Rowe

Toluca vs. Columbus Crew Picks

This is a fascinating opening night clash in the Leagues Cup, with both the Crew and Toluca aiming to get their form back on track.

However, Toluca’s dynamic ability in the final third could be difficult to bet against, especially considering that they are the outsiders on the moneyline.