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Toluca get their 2024 Leagues Cup campaign underway when they square off with Chicago Fire at the SeatGeek Stadium on Thursday (August 1). The MLS side suffered a 2-1 defeat to Sporting Kansas City in the group opener at the weekend.
Toluca were denied a third win on the trot in the new Mexican Liga MX campaign, as they played out a 1-1 draw with Cruz Azul a fortnight ago. Before that, Renato Paiva’s men had kicked off the league campaign with a goalless draw with Guadalajara on July 7 before back-to-back wins over Juarez and Mazatlan.
The Mexican side turn their attention to the Leagues Cup, where they will look to improve on their Round-of-16 finish from last season. Meanwhile, Chicago were denied a winning start to the Leagues Cup campaign by MLS rivals Kansas City on Sunday.
That was in keeping with their struggles in the league, where Frank Klopas’ side have won one of their last four matches, losing twice. With a group-stage exit staring in the face, Chicago will look to keep their cup quest alive.
Toluca vs Chicago Fire Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the first meeting between the two sides.
- Chicago won one of their last five matches across competitions, losing three, since the first week of July.
- Toluca are on a five-game unbeaten run, winning three, since a 1-0 defeat to Guadalajara on May 12.
- Chicago have lost all but one of their last six away matches across competitions, with a 1-0 victory at Cincinati on July 18 being the exception.
Toluca vs Chicago Fire Prediction
Toluca have enjoyed a solid start to the new Liga MX campaign and will look to kick off their Leagues Cup journey in similar fashion. Chicago, meanwhile, have struggled for consistency in recent weeks, so expect the Mexican side to register a narrow victory.
Prediction: Toluca 2-1 Chicago
Toluca vs Chicago Fire Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Toluca to win
Tip 2: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in 10 of Chicago's last 13 games.)
Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - No (There have been fewer than five bookings in six of Toluca’ last seven outings.)
