Seattle Sounders vs Cruz Azul Prediction

This Wednesday’s CONCAF Champions Cup clash sees Cruz Azul make the trip to face Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field. This is a big match for both sides as a result in the first leg could play a massive part going into the second.

Key Stats

• Seattle Sounders have scored 10 goals in their last five games whereas Cruz Azul have scored 9 goals in their last 5 games
• Cruz Azul haven’t conceded a goal in this competition yet
• Both Seattle Sounders’ Pedro de la Vega and Cruz Azul’s Ángel Sepúlveda are the top scorers in the competition with 3 goals each

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Both teams head into this game in almost identical form. Over Seattle’s last five games they have won twice, drawn twice and lost once. Cruz Azul on the other hand have achieved three wins, one draw and one loss. This Wednesday’s match has big implications for the pair of them as a good lead going into the second leg would be vitally important.

Seattle Sounders Preview

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Seattle Sounders Predicted Line-Up: Stefan Frei; Nouhou Tollo, Jon Bell, Yeimar Gómez Andrade, Álex Roldán; Cristian Roldán, Obed Vargas; Paul Rothrock, Albert Rusnák, Georgi Minoungou; Jordan Morris

After two 3-1 wins both home and away against Antigua Guatemala, they ensured their spot in the CONCAF Champions Cup Round of 16. Domestically in the MLS though it hasn’t gone as good. After the opening two matches into the season and they’ve picked up just the one points from one draw and loss. It is early stages but that leaves them sat in 12th places but with plenty of matches to come.

Winger Pedro de la Vega has been the one to go to for The Sounders in the CONCAF Champions Cup. The Argentine grabbed a brace in the first leg against Antigua Guatemala and found the back of the net once more in the second. He is in flying form in this competition and he could be the difference maker for Seattle Sounders again this Wednesday.

Cruz Azul Preview

Formation: 3-4-3

Cruz Azul Predicted Line-Up: Kevin Mier; Jesús Orozco Chiquete, Érik Lira, Gonzalo Piovi; Carlos Rotondi, Lorenzo Faravelli, Carlos Rodríguez, Ignacio Rivero; Ángel Sepúlveda, Georgios Giakoumakis, Mateusz Bogusz

Like their opponents, Cruz Azul also won their two CONCAF Champions Cup Round 1 matches to see themselves into the Round of 16. Keeping clean sheets in both of them a comfortable 5-0 home win versus Real Hope FA essentially had them through before the second leg, which they won 0-2 anyway. Back in Mexico and 10 games into the Liga MX and they have won five, lost twice and drawn three. Those results have left them in sixth place and with a tally of 18 points, sharing that number of points fifth and fourth but goal difference the reason as to why they aren’t higher up the standings.

Ángel Sepúlveda has been a revelation off the left wing, matching Seattle’s de la Vega’s three goals but he has partnered those goals with an assist on the side. The 34 year old is crowned with the most goal involvements in the CONCAF Champions Cup and his output from the two games he’s featured in could indicate that he’ll grab another this Wednesday.

Head To Head Stats: Seattle Sounders vs Cruz Azul

These teams have never faced each other before but it looks like it should be a great first meeting with both sides scoring goals for fun in the CONCAF Champions Cup at the moment.

Betting Tips For Seattle Sounders vs Cruz Azul

Seattle’s home form has been good across their recent matches which should prove useful for them. Cruz Azul have been better away in comparison. Goals have been consistent with both sides so combine that together and it should be a great match.

For that reason, our betting experts have gone with Over 2.5 Goals as our best value tip for this game.

Odds of 4/5 mean that a £10 bet has the potential to return up to £18 in this match.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Seattle Sounders vs Cruz Azul

Seattle Sounders 2-2 Cruz Azul

Both teams have been great finding the back of the net in the CONCAF Champions Cup, this first match between these sides should prove no different.