Leagues Cup: Cruz Azul vs. Seattle Sounders Picks, Odds, and Preview (Jul 31)
The competitive action in the Leagues Cup continues on Thursday, July 31, as one of the standout clashes is set for Lumen Field. The Seattle Sounders have been in red-hot form since the FIFA Club World Cup, and they will be aiming to make a dream start to the inter-confederation competition when they come up against Cruz Azul. Find our picks here.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM ET
- Where: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington D.C.
- How To Watch: Apple TV
Odds
Head-to-Head Record
This will be the third meeting between the Seattle Sounders and Cruz Azul in 2025. The Mexican side holds the advantage after winning 4-1 in the latest meeting between the teams on March 12, while the latest clash between the teams at Lumen Field on March 6 ended in a 0-0 draw.
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Cruz Azul have already enjoyed an excellent record against teams from the MLS in 2025, notably securing a dominant 5-0 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final in June. The Mexican side have only played three times in Liga MX this season, but they have avoided defeat in all matches.
They should come into the Leagues Cup with excellent momentum following a strong victory over Leon last weekend. Cruz Azul have already shown their attacking quality this term, scoring an eye-catching 2.33 goals per game. Meanwhile, they have kept clean sheets in 33% of their matches.
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However, the Seattle Sounders are unlikely to be fazed by this challenge after going six matches without defeat since exiting the FIFA Club World Cup in the group stage. The Sounders have been forced to settle for draws in three of their last five, which includes a 2-2 stalemate against Atlanta United last weekend.
Still, Seattle have won 58% of their matches at Lumen Field in 2025, and they have scored an impressive 2.25 goals per game. However, their poor defensive record in recent weeks is hard to ignore, and they have allowed 1.46 efforts per 90 so far in the MLS.
Cruz Azul vs. Seattle Sounders Picks
The Sounders may come into this opening Leagues Cup match after going six without defeat, but their poor defensive record is hard to ignore. Due to that, it could be worthwhile to side with Cruz Azul to inflict more misery on a side from the MLS this calendar year.
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