Leagues Cup Matchday 3 Betting Favorites

Last Updated on Agosto 4, 2025 2:56 pm by Erwin Noguera

After many surprises, we’ve reached the third and final matchday of the Leagues Cup group stage, where all eight spots are still in contention, as no one has secured qualification yet.

Tigres has had a perfect run so far, but that alone doesn’t guarantee advancement. To secure their spot, they must defeat a Los Angeles FC side that is in a must-win situation to stay alive.

In a clash of desperate teams, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami faces Keylor Navas’ Pumas, with both sides needing a win to advance.

Portland Timbers, who have won both of their matches without conceding a goal, will take on Club América, who must win and hope for favorable results elsewhere. Meanwhile, the tournament’s top-performing team, Seattle Sounders, will face a nearly eliminated Tijuana.

No Troca de Gambila, você pode explorar todas as previsões para o Taça das Ligas, as apostas finais para esta jornada e as probabilidades para cada partida.

Leagues Cup Matchday 3: Tigres vs. Los Angeles FC

Tigres has had a strong tournament so far, winning both of their matches—4–1 against Houston Dynamo and 2–1 versus San Diego FC. Their new signing, Argentine forward Ángel Correa, has already scored four goals, showcasing his European experience. Before the tournament, Tigres also secured two wins in Liga MX, meaning they’ve only recorded victories this semester. These teams have faced each other officially twice, both times in finals, with the side from Monterrey coming out as champions on both occasions.

Los Angeles FC has yet to win in regulation time. They drew 1–1 with Mazatlán but lost the penalty shootout 11–10, with star player Denis Bouanga missing the final kick. They repeated the 1–1 scoreline against Pachuca, but this time won the shootout 4–2. Salvadoran forward Nathan Ordaz was sent off and will miss this crucial match, where LAFC must win and hope for other favorable results.

Tigres vs. Los Angeles FC Betting Pick: Tigres

Leagues Cup Matchday 3: Inter Miami vs. Pumas

Inter Miami is in trouble, and not in the standings, but because of Lionel Messi. The Argentine star left the match against Necaxa with an injury and is doubtful for Wednesday. With five points, Inter Miami sits in third place and controls its destiny after a dramatic 2–1 win over Atlas, a 2–2 draw with Necaxa, and a 5–4 victory in the penalty shootout.

Pumas is another team facing issues, though theirs are related to player availability. They are currently fifth with five points, having won 4–3 on penalties against Orlando City and then defeated Atlanta 3–2. However, their major signing, Keylor Navas, will miss the crucial match after being sent off in their last game.

Inter Miami vs. Pumas Betting Pick: Draw

Leagues Cup Matchday 3: América vs. Portland Timbers

América is hanging by a thread. They lost on penalties to Real Salt Lake (3–1) and then won via shootout against Minnesota United (8–7). With just three points, they must win and hope that at least seven other teams lose, making their chances of advancing extremely slim. One of the key absences for the ‘Águilas’ is Igor Lichnovsky, who was sent off.

Portland Timbers, on the other hand, are close to securing a spot in the next round. They defeated Atlético San Luis 4–0 and Querétaro 1–0, meaning a draw would all but guarantee their qualification. Interestingly, no player on the team has scored more than one goal. Including MLS matches, they are currently on a three-game winning streak without conceding a single goal.

América vs. Portland Betting Pick: Draw

Leagues Cup Matchday 3: Seattle Sounders vs. Tijuana

The best team in the tournament so far is Seattle Sounders. They have six points and have scored nine goals, after demolishing Cruz Azul 7–0 in their first match, all seven goals coming in the second half. They followed that up with a 2–1 win over Santos, although they lost Georgi Minoungou to a red card.

Tijuana is in a tough spot. They have three points and sit in ninth place, meaning they must win and hope for several other results to go their way. In their opening match, they lost 5–2 to Santos but bounced back with a 2–1 win over the Colorado Rapids. One standout is 16-year-old Gilberto Mora, who has scored twice and is the player to watch for the Xolos.

Seattle Sounders vs. Tijuana Betting Pick: Tijuana