The Defending champions Inter Miami are set to kick off their Leagues Cup defense against Puebla this weekend as 15 group stage games unfold. We’ve curated four bets for our accumulator (acca) to guide your weekend wagers.
Leagues Cup First Round Action The Leagues Cup begins its first round of action on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, featuring matchups between MLS clubs and Liga MX teams. Among the highlights are Inter Miami, the defending champions, starting their campaign against Puebla. Other notable matches include Atlanta United hosting DC United, Club Leon traveling to face Portland Timbers, and Los Angeles FC taking on Tijuana.
Notable Trends from Last Year’s Competition Last year’s Leagues Cup showcased significant trends worth noting. Over 2.5 goals were scored in 71% of the games, and both teams scored in 62% of the fixtures. Building on these insights, our Leagues Cup treble for this weekend is priced at 6/1, following last weekend’s MLS acca success at 7/1.
Leagues Cup Accumulator (Acca) Picks
- Atlanta United vs DC United: Over 2.5 Goals (Saturday, 0100 BST)
- Two points separate these struggling Eastern Conference teams, with Atlanta United holding onto the ninth and final playoff spot. Both teams enter the competition on the back of unbeaten runs, with Atlanta defeating MLS champions Columbus Crew and DC United triumphing over Nashville and Minnesota. Historically, their encounters in Atlanta are high-scoring affairs.
- Orlando City vs Montreal: Orlando to Win (Saturday, 0100 BST)
- Orlando City sits comfortably in seventh place, four points clear of their closest rival with a game in hand. Meanwhile, Montreal is barely clinging to their playoff hopes, largely thanks to a decent home form and a couple of early-season away wins. However, their overall performance on the road has been poor, conceding two or more goals in nine out of 13 matches, and four or more in five of those.
- Inter Miami vs Puebla: Over 2.5 Goals (Sunday, 0100 BST)
- Despite the absence of Lionel Messi, Inter Miami still boasts considerable talent with Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and Luis Suarez expected to play. Puebla, on the other hand, has been struggling, losing ten consecutive away games in Liga MX and conceding at least three goals in eight of those. Over 2.5 goals have been scored in each of their last ten games, making this a promising bet.
- Club Leon vs Portland Timbers: Over 2.5 Goals (Monday, 0330 BST)
- The Portland Timbers have been prolific in scoring this season, a trend likely to continue against a Club Leon side that has faced difficulties in Liga MX. Conversely, Portland’s defense remains a concern, having conceded nine goals in their last five matches. Club Leon has struggled domestically and in last year’s Leagues Cup, failing to progress past the group stage.
Conclusion This weekend’s Leagues Cup promises thrilling matches as MLS and Liga MX teams clash. With our carefully selected acca picks, you can look forward to an exciting betting experience.
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