LA Galaxy vs Cruz Azul Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Leagues Cup 2025

La Mazuina came out on top to defeat the Galaxy when these clubs last met.

LA Galaxy are all set to battle it out against Cruz Azul on the league phase’s matchday 2 fixture of the 2025 Leagues Cup. The interesting contest between these teams is scheduled to take place at the Dignity Health Sports Park.

LA Galaxy will be coming in with confidence on their side. Despite underperforming in the MLS 2025, the Galaxy started their Leagues Cup 2025 run on a dominating note. They are coming in after defeating Tijuana in their previous game of the competition.

Cruz Azul fell prey to Seattle Sounders in their previous Leagues Cup fixture. La Mazuina were dominated by the Sounders. The Liga MX side conceded seven goals and failed to score any. They will be looking to step up as the Galaxy are likely to come up with a tough fight.

Kick-off:

• Location: Carson, California, USA
• Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
• Date: Monday, August 4
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 a.m. IST/ 02:30 a.m. IST (Sunday, August 3; 10:30 p.m. ET/ 07:30 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

LA Galaxy: W-W-L-D-W

Cruz Azul: W-D-D-W-L

Players to Watch

Marco Reus (LA Galaxy)

Marco Reus yet again engraved his name on the score sheet for the Galaxy. The German midfielder continues to drop consistent performances for the Major League Soccer side. From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, the 36-year-old is going to play an important part once again.

Joseph Paintsil 🤝 Marco Reus pic.twitter.com/IsRwjgrG5t

— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) August 1, 2025

Carlos Rodríguez (Cruz Azul)

Even though Carlos Rodríguez failed to score any goals in the previous Leagues Cup game for Cruz Azul, he will play an important role in the attacking front. In his last Liga MX game, he scored a brace and will be looking to step up here so that he can help Cruz Azul in the final third.

Match Facts

• This will be the third-ever meeting between the LA Galaxy and Cruz Azul.
• LA Galaxy are yet to defeat Cruz Azul.
• The Galaxy are on a two-match unbeaten run.

LA Galaxy vs Cruz Azul: Betting Tips and Odds

• LA Galaxy to win
• Gabriel Pec to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Maya Yoshida and Ricard Puig are injured and will miss out on action for the LA Galaxy.

Cruz Azul will be without the services of Andres Montano, as he is injured. Gabriel Fernandez might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

LA Galaxy won: 0

Cruz Azul won: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

LA Galaxy predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Micovic (GK); Cuevas, Jørgensen, Garcés, Aude; Reus, Cerrillo, Fagundez; Gabriel Pec, Nascimento, Paintsil

Cruz Azul predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Mier (GK); Ditta, Lira, Orozco; Sanchez, Faravelli, Rivero, Campos; Paradela, Rodriguez; Sepulveda

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be keen on winning their next game in the competition. We predict the LA Galaxy will come out on top and defeat Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup 2025.

Prediction: LA Galaxy 2-1 Cruz Azul

Telecast Details

USA: FOX Sports, TSN, RDS and Apple TV

Worldwide: Apple TV

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