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Club America will lock horns against St. Louis City at Dignity Health Sports Park in the Leagues Cup round of 16 on Tuesday. America have a good record in the competition, appearing in three of the four editions. St. Louis played for the first time in the competition last season and were eliminated from the group stage.
America qualified for the knockout stage directly after finishing as the Liga MX Clausura champions last season. They defeated Atlas in the round of 32 last week, recording a 2-1 win. Érick Sánchez scored in the 20th minute and Rivaldo Lozano equalized for Atlas in the second half. In-form attackers Javairô Dilrosun and Henry Martín combined in the 73rd minute to score the match-winner.
St. Louis have won two of their three games in the competition and defeated the Portland Timbers 3-1 in the round of 32 last week. All four goals of the match were scored in the second half, with Eduard Löwen assisting two of St. Loius' three goals.
Club America vs St. Louis City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams met for the first time in the Leagues Cup group stage last season. The Liga MX side registered a comfortable 4-0 win in that match.
- America have seen conclusive results in their six competitive games this season, with four wins and two losses.
- The MLS side have just two wins in their last seven games in all competitions while suffering four losses.
- Águilas have scored at least two goals in three of their last four competitive games.
- St. Louis City have suffered defeats in their two meetings against Mexican teams, scoring just once.
Club America vs St. Louis City Prediction
Águilas have won four of their six games in all competitions but are yet to keep a clean sheet in these games. They have won four of their seven meetings in the Leagues Cup against MLS teams, including a 4-0 win against St. Louis last season.
St. Louis City have just three wins in their last 17 games in all competitions, conceding at least two goals in 10 games in that period. They are winless in two meetings against Mexican teams and they suffered a loss to Juarez on penalties in the group stage earlier this month.
Considering the Liga MX team's experience in the Leagues Cup and decent record against MLS teams, we back Águilas to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Club America 2-1 St. Louis City
Club America vs St. Louis City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Club America to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Henry Martín to score or assist any time - Yes
