Cruz Azul

vs

Philadelphia Union

Tips, Stats and Odds

Cruz Azul boss Joel Huiqui has been in charge since 24th April 2026 and the side has played in a controlled, possession-based style with plenty of width and structured play to create chances. Philadelphia Union's Ryan Richter, who took the reins on 27th May 2026, has encouraged his side to play a more direct style based on pressing, transition play and verticality.

While Philadelphia Union have been in decent form across all competitions in the last month (W3, D1, L1), this is a tough game for them given that they have lost four of their last five away fixtures. They have, however, won three on the bounce so they will arrive full of belief.

Cruz Azul are a tougher opponent than Philadelphia Union have faced of late and the Mexican side has won four of their last five across all competitions (L1). The visitors will need to be at their best to beat a side that scored 11 times in five home games (2.20 per game on average).

The odds are quite even on this game with both teams set at 2.45 and the draw at 3.6, which is fair enough considering the respective form and home advantage. We're siding with the home side to win this but the visitors will surely keep it close enough to get a draw.

Philadelphia Union's Milan Iloski has been their most dangerous player of late, registering six goals in their last five matches across all competitions, so he's their most likely goal scorer. Meanwhile, Francis Westfield has been the creative hub for Philadelphia Union, delivering three assists in their last five.

Over 2.5 goals at 1.53 and both teams to score at 1.47 seem fair odds, but we're not quite backing those markets yet as Cruz Azul are the side with the most attacking talent. Still, this game should be open and end-to-end, so it has the potential to get away from both sides at some point.