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Charlotte host Cruz Azul at the Bank of America Stadium on Wednesday (July 31) in the Leagues Cup campaign.
The hosts began their Leagues Cup campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Philadelphia Union. Cruz, meanwhile, are rock-bottom with zero points and must win to retain any hopes of advancing to the knockouts.
The visitors are enjoying a good run of form in the Liga MX. They drew 1-1 with Toluca in their last match, falling behind late in the first half before Angel Sepulveda headed home a late equaliser. Cruz lost 2-1 to eventual champions Inter Miami in their opener last year.
Charlotte vs Cruz Azul Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Wednesday's game will mark the second meeting between the two teams.
- The two sides faced off for the first time in the last-32 of the Leagues Cup last season, with the Crown winning on penalties after a goalless 90 minutes.
- Charlotte are without a clean sheet in six games across competitions.
- Cruz (9) are the joint-highest-scoring side in the Liga MX this season.
Charlotte vs Cruz Azul Prediction
Charlotte are on a three-game winless streak and will look to end that this week. They have, however, won just one of their last five home games and could struggle.
Cruz, meanwhile, have won three of their last four competitive games after winning one of their previous five. However, they are in much better form than their midweek opponents and should come out on top.
Prediction: Charlotte 1-2 Cruz
Charlotte vs Cruz Azul Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Cruz
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: Yes (Both sides have scored in four of Charlotte's last five matchups.)
Tip 3 - Cruz to score first: Yes (Cruz have scored the first goal in five of their last six matches.)
