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New York City host Queretaro at the Yankee Stadium on Sunday (July 28) in their opening 2024 Leagues Cup fixture. The two sides have been drawn alongside FC Cincinnati in the East 3 Group.
The Yankees are going through a rough patch right now, going winless in four competitive matches. They lost 2-1 to Austin followed by consecutive draws to Chicago Fire, Atlanta United and Orlando City, signaling a downturn in form.
That has seen them drop to fifth in the Eastern Conference with 38 points from 25 games as they look to ease some pressure off themselves in the cup.
Fortunately for them, Queretaro are in a worse position right now. The White Roosters are coming off four consecutive defeats in the Liga MX Apertura.
Without a single point, they have slumped to the bottom of the barrel. In fact, Mauro Gerk's side are the only one in the Liga MX without a point in the new season.
New York City vs Queretaro Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This is the first competitive clash between the two sides.
- New York have faced a Mexican side five times before, winning just once: a 2-0 win over Atlas in the Campeones Cup in September 2022.
- The White Roosters have faced an MLS side five times, winning once: a 2-0 win over DC United in the first leg of their 2016 CONCACAF Champions League. They, however, beat New England Revolution in the Leagues Cup on penalties last year.
- Mauro Gerk's side have begun their campaign with four losses, while New York City are winless in four games.
New York City vs Queretaro Prediction
Neither side are in good shape right now, coming into the fixture off some poor results. That could result in a damp squib, with both teams struggling to create goalscoring chances, so a low-scoring draw could ensue.
Prediction: New York City 1-1 Queretaro
New York City vs Queretaro Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
